Detroit Destroyers
Coach: Joe Frees
Seasons in League:
2001-PresentCareer Records: 15-10-1, (0-1 in Playoffs)
Summary:
An expansion team for 2001, was the surprise story of the regular season, winning an outright division title in his inaugural season and earning a first round bye.
Year-by-Year
2001:The newcomers started off on fire, going 6-1 to begin the season, losing only the Grand Rapids. Joe ran neck and neck with Nick for the regular season title all year long, falling short by a half game. His 10-3 record, was good enough, however for a divison title, and a first round playoff bye. The season came to an end, however with a 92-73 loss to Alaska in the Divisional Finals.
2002:
Despite a very explosive team led by Rich Gannon, a disastrous mid-season slump was Joe's demise in 2002. A close loss to Grand Rapids and a tie to a bad San Francisco team led to a 0-5-1 streak which took a 3-2 playoff contender to a 3-7-1 team on the outside looking in. He recovered to beat Wisconsin and upset Grand Rapids in the final week to snatch away the King of the Mountain Trophy.
Regular Season Records
2001: 10-3 (Won Division Title)
2002: 5-7-1
Playoff Records
2001: 0-1 (Lost to Alaska in Semi-Finals)
2002: DNQ