Vancouver Surge Explained

Vancouver Surge
Founded:September 13, 2019
Current:2024 Call of Duty League season
Current Icon:esports
League:Call of Duty League
City:Vancouver, Canada
History:Seattle Surge
(2019–2024)
Vancouver Surge
(2024–present)
Stage Titles:1 (2022 Major 3)
Parent Group:The Aquilini Group, Enthusiast Gaming

Vancouver Surge is a professional Call of Duty League (CDL) team located in Vancouver, Canada. Representing the Luminosity Gaming esports organization, the Surge are owned and operated by Enthusiast Gaming and Canucks Sports & Entertainment.[1]

History

Early years (2020–present)

Following the establishment of the Surge in 2019, Seattle entered the CDL to start the 2020 season. The team's first starting roster was Karma, Octane, Apathy, Enable, and Slacked who were all coached by Joey "Nubzy" DiGiacomo.

Throughout the first two Call of Duty titles the Surge competed in (Modern Warfare and Black Ops: Cold War), the team did not score well in 2020 league matches and finished in last place in the 2020 Call of Duty League Championship. The team underwent multiple roster changes and shifts in the 2020 and 2021 seasons, including the acquisition of players Pandur and Proto in 2020[2] and a drastic roster change in 2021. The team then consisted of Octane, Classic, Gunless, Prestinni, and Loony.[3] [4] Decemate also made an appearance on the squad, but only for a short time, being released from the Surge just 15 days after signing.[5] Despite these changes, Seattle tallied another disappointing season in 2021 league matches. This led to the release of its entire roster, including the Head Coaching position.[6]

In September 2021, the organization announced the acquisition of veteran Accuracy along with Sib, Pred, and Mack.[7] They also named Sam "Fenix" Spencer as the new head coach and Brandon "Novus" Hewitt as the new general manager.[8]

In the league's first official LAN tournament of the new COD year and title, , the Seattle Surge took 2nd place in the 2022 Kickoff Classic, losing 3–1 map count in the Grand Finals to the Toronto Ultra.[9] They won a match against the 2021 COD World Champions Atlanta FaZe,[10] and also defeated an experienced NYSL team. Seattle Surge went on to defeat the Atlanta Faze in the CDL 2022 Major 3 Grand Final to secure the franchise's first tournament win ever. [11]

The 2022 Season Pred got Rookie of the year. He was also part of the all star team (1st Team) which Sib was on the opposing all star team (2nd Team).[12]

Awards and records

Seasons overview

SeasonRegular seasonFinishPlayoffsNote
2020215163253align=left 11thalign=left 11-12th, Lost in Losers round 1, 0-3 (Legion)As Seattle Surge
20213611255685align=left 9thalign=left Did not qualify
20223015156562align=left 5thalign=left 3rd, Lost in Losers finals, 1-3 (FaZe)
20233918217580align=left 8thalign=left 4th, Lost in Losers round 3, 1-3 (FaZe)
20244016247090align=left 5thalign=left 7-8th, Lost in Losers round 1, 2-3 (Heretics)

Individual accomplishments

Rookie of the year

1st Team All-Star

2nd Team All-Star

Notes and References

  1. Web site: » About. February 13, 2022.
  2. Web site: Geddes. George. November 27, 2019. Pandur and Proto join Seattle Surge. February 13, 2022. Dot Esports. en-US.
  3. Web site: Call of Duty Lead on Twitter: The @SeattleSurge have announced.... February 13, 2022. Twitter. en.
  4. Web site: Wooten. Tanner. May 24, 2021. Seattle Surge adds Classic to roster ahead of Call of Duty League Stage 4. February 13, 2022. Dot Esports. en-US.
  5. Web site: Byers. Preston. May 18, 2021. Seattle Surge part ways with Decemate after 2 weeks. February 13, 2022. Dot Esports. en-US.
  6. Web site: Duwe. Scott. August 20, 2021. Seattle Surge drops its entire Call of Duty League roster. February 13, 2022. Dot Esports. en-US.
  7. Web site: Seattle Surge on Twitter: ALL MESSAGES: Received.... February 13, 2022. Twitter. en.
  8. Web site: Wooten. Tanner. September 20, 2021. Seattle Surge introduces new lineup ahead of 2022 Call of Duty League season. February 13, 2022. Dot Esports. en-US.
  9. Web site: Wooten. Tanner. January 24, 2022. Toronto Ultra take down Seattle Surge to win 2022 CDL Kickoff Classic. February 13, 2022. Dot Esports. en-US.
  10. Web site: Wooten. Tanner. January 22, 2022. Seattle Surge upset Atlanta FaZe 3–1 in 2022 CDL Kickoff Classic. February 13, 2022. Dot Esports. en-US.
  11. Web site: Hale . Jacob . Seattle Surge win CDL 2022 Major 3 . Dexerto . 19 June 2023 . 6 June 2022.
  12. Web site: All Star | Call of Duty League .
  13. Web site: Duwe . Scott . Pred named rookie of the year . Dot Esports . 19 June 2023 . 5 August 2022.

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