Connecticut Coyotes
Encyclopedia
The Connecticut Coyotes were a franchise in the Arena Football League.
and 1996
AFL seasons. They played their home games at the Hartford Civic Center
.
However, a horrendous record of only 3 wins in 26 games over 2 seasons lead to a disbandment of the team following the 1996 season.
The city of Hartford would receive another team in 1999 when the New York CityHawks became the New England Sea Wolves. However, this team's tenure in the city would also be short-lived, as the team moved to Toronto
following the 2000 season.
|1995 || 1 || 11 || 0 || 3rd NC Eastern || --
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|1996 || 2 || 12 || 0 || 3rd NC Eastern || --
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!Totals || 3 || 23 || 0
|colspan="2"| (including playoffs)
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History
They competed in the 19951995 in sports
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and 1996
1996 in sports
1996 in sports describes the year's events in world sport.-Alpine skiing:* Alpine Skiing World Cup** Men's overall season champion: Lasse Kjus, Norway** Women's overall season champion: Katja Seizinger, Germany-American football:...
AFL seasons. They played their home games at the Hartford Civic Center
Hartford Civic Center
The XL Center, formerly known as the Hartford Civic Center, is a multi-purpose arena and convention center located in downtown Hartford, Connecticut, USA. It is owned by the City of Hartford and operated by Anschutz Entertainment Group under contract with the Connecticut Development Authority...
.
However, a horrendous record of only 3 wins in 26 games over 2 seasons lead to a disbandment of the team following the 1996 season.
The city of Hartford would receive another team in 1999 when the New York CityHawks became the New England Sea Wolves. However, this team's tenure in the city would also be short-lived, as the team moved to Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
following the 2000 season.
Season-by-season
|-|1995 || 1 || 11 || 0 || 3rd NC Eastern || --
|-
|1996 || 2 || 12 || 0 || 3rd NC Eastern || --
|-
!Totals || 3 || 23 || 0
|colspan="2"| (including playoffs)
|}
Notable players
- Les BarleyLes BarleyLes Barley is a former Arena Football League fullback and linebacker. In a career lasting ten years, he played for the Charlotte Rage, the Connecticut Coyotes, the Tampa Bay Storm, the Grand Rapids Rampage and the Milwaukee Mustangs. He was also a star linebacker at Winston-Salem State...
, Fullback/Linebacker 1995-1996 - Aaron Garcia, Quarterback 1996
- Mike Hold, Quarterback 1995
- Troy JohnsonTroy JohnsonTroy Johnson is an American gospel and soul singer. He got his first break with a track on the Blame it on Rio soundtrack in 1984, and signed to Motown Records, where he released his first album. He scored a hit in 1986 with "It's You", which peaked at #65 on Billboard's Hot R&B Singles chart....
, Wide receiver/Defensive back 1995 - Tyrone Thurman, Wide receiver/Defensive back 1995
- Larry Ray WillisLarry Ray WillisLarry Ray Willis is a former Arena Football League offensive specialist who played for the Connecticut Coyotes in 1996, the New Jersey Gladiators from 1997-1998, and the Milwaukee Mustangs in 1999.-External links:*...
, Wide receiver/Defensive back 1996 - Harry McKeon, Celebrity Guest player 2003