Connecticut Crushers

The Connecticut Crushers were a women's American football team based in Hartford, and were a member of the Independent Women's Football League since 2009. Home games were played at Dillon Stadium.

Connecticut Crushers
Founded2001
LeagueIndependent Women's Football League
Team historyConnecticut Crush (NWFA) (2001-2008)
Connecticut Crushers (IWFL) (2009-2018)
Based inHartford, Connecticut
StadiumDillon Stadium
ColorsBlue, orange, white
PresidentMelanie DePamphilis and Luz Oliver
Head coachDuane Brooks
Championships0
Division titles0

Prior to 2009, the team was known as the Connecticut Crush and played in the National Women's Football Association. The name change was done so as not to conflict with fellow IWFL team the Iowa Crush.

Season-by-season

Season records
SeasonWLTFinishPlayoff results
Connecticut Crush (NWFA)
20012604th Northern--
20025503rd North--
20037302nd Northern NorthLost Northern Conference Quarterfinal (D.C.)
20045303rd Northern North--
20056306th NorthernLost Northern Conference Quarterfinal (Massachusetts)
20064403rd Northern Northeast--
20076302nd Northern NorthLost Northern Conference Quarterfinal (Cleveland)
20083502nd Northern Northeast--
Connecticut Crushers (IWFL)
20091705th Eastern North Atlantic--
Connecticut Crushers (IWFL2)
20101706th Eastern Northeast--
Totals40460 (including playoffs)

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Season schedules

2009

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 11 Manchester Freedom Home Lost 15-27
April 25 Philadelphia Firebirds Away Lost 12-31
May 2 Boston Militia Away Lost 0-47
May 9 New York Sharks Away Lost 7-40
May 30 Pittsburgh Passion Away Lost 0-76
June 6 Baltimore Nighthawks Home Lost 8-30
June 13 New York Nemesis Home Lost 6-28
June 20 Central PA Vipers Home Won 2-0

** = Won by forfeit

2010

Date Opponent Home/Away Result
April 10 Boston Militia Away Lost 10-59
April 17 New York Nemesis Away Lost 0-25
April 24 New York Sharks Away Lost 14-65
May 1 New England Intensity Away Lost 18-19
May 8 Montreal Blitz Home Lost 0-22
May 15 Jersey Justice Home Lost 6-22
May 22 Manchester Freedom Home Won 46-0
June 5 Montreal Blitz Home Lost 0-26

References

  1. Rozendaal, Neal (20 January 2016). The Women's Football Encyclopedia. p. 171. ISBN 978-0-9970637-0-7.
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