Toronto Tomahawks Explained

The Toronto Tomahawks were a team in the original National Lacrosse League. The Tomahawks played their home games at Maple Leaf Gardens during the league's first season in 1974^[1] and compiled a 17–23 record. This placed them fifth out of six teams in the NLL and out of the playoffs. Following the completion of the season, the Tomahawks were sold^{[2] [3]} and received league approval to move the team to Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum in Long Island, New York.^{[4] [5]} However, ultimately it was decided to relocate the team to Boston to become the Boston Bolts for the start of the 1975 NLL season,^{[6] [7] [8]} with the Rochester Griffins becoming the Long Island Tomahawks.^{[6] [9] [8]}

Notes and References

1. News: Ailing Quebecois ready for opener tonight. Bob. Morrissey. Montreal Gazette. May 15, 1974. 44.
2. News: Tomahawks leave town for the U.S.. 1974-09-12. Toronto Star.
3. News: Hawks quit Toronto, move to Long Island. 1974-09-12. The Globe and Mail.
4. News: NLL seeking deal for U.S. TV show. 1974-10-19. The Globe and Mail.
5. News: New lacrosse job for Jim Bishop. 1974-12-05. Toronto Star.
6. News: Tomahawks poised for debut at home. Dave. Carter. Montreal Gazette. April 30, 1975. 28.
7. News: Sports roundup. 1975-01-09. The Globe and Mail.
8. News: Reorganization of professional lacrosse benefits Ontario league. 1975-04-30. White. Peter. The Globe and Mail.
9. News: A New Game for L.I. Coliseum: New Game In Coliseum Is Lacrosse. 1975-01-16. Eskenazi. Gerald. New York Times.