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Anaheim Piranhas

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Arena football team

Anaheim Piranhas
Established 1994 Folded 1997 Played inArrowhead Pond inAnaheim, California


League/conference affiliations
Arena Football League (1994–1997) American Conference (1994–1997) Western Division (1994–1997)
Current uniform

Team colors	Black, red, light green, and white
Personnel
Owner(s)	Robert Zinngrabe
Head coach	Mike Hohensee
Team history
Las Vegas Sting (1994–1995) Anaheim Piranhas (1996–1997)
Championships
League championships (0)
Conference championships (0)
Division championships (0)
Playoff appearances (2)
1994,1996
Home arena(s)
MGM Grand Garden Arena (1994) Thomas & Mack Center (1995) Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim (1996–1997)

TheAnaheim Piranhas were a professionalarena football team that played in theArena Football League from1994 to1997. They played their home games atArrowhead Pond inAnaheim, California. The team was originally known as theLas Vegas Sting, prior to moving to Anaheim in1996. The team was owned by future Arena Football League commissionerC. David Baker.

History

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Las Vegas Sting (1994–1995)

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TheLas Vegas Sting was a team which competed in theArena Football League during the 1994 and 1995 seasons. Their home games in 1994 were played in theMGM Grand Garden Arena, and they were moved to theThomas & Mack Center on the campus of theUniversity of Nevada, Las Vegas for the 1995 season. The team was relocated toAnaheim, California prior to the start of the1996 season, at which time it was renamed the Anaheim Piranhas.

Anaheim Piranhas (1996–1997)

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The Piranhas played their home games atArrowhead Pond, also the home of theMighty Ducks of Anaheim of theNational Hockey League. The team was not an overwhelmingly successful draw in the high-overheadSouthern California market and folded after the conclusion of the1997 season.^[1] The arena (now known as theHonda Center) would once again be the home of an AFL franchise with the launching of theLos Angeles Kiss in 2014.

Notable players

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Arena Football Hall of Famers

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No.	Name	Year inducted	Position(s)	Years w/ Sting/Piranhas
Las Vegas Sting / Anaheim Piranhas Hall of Famers
??	Sam Hernandez	2011	OL/DL	1994–1997
--	Mike Hohensee	2012	Head Coach	1997

All-Arena players

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The following Sting/Piranhas players were named toAll-Arena Teams:

FB/LBKevin Carroll (1)
OL/DLSam Hernandez (2)
DSCarlton Johnson (2),Rodney Mazion (2)
KIan Howfield (1)
OL/DLDan Sileo (1)

Season-by-season

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Main article:List of Anaheim Piranhas seasons

References

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^Dave McKibben (November 20, 1997)."After Two Seasons, Piranhas Are Folding".Los Angeles Times. RetrievedJanuary 6, 2014.

External links

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Anaheim Piranhas

Formerly theLas Vegas Sting
Founded in 1994
Folded in 1997
Based inLas Vegas,Nevada (1994–1995) andAnaheim,California (1996–1997)

Franchise

Arenas

Head coaches

Playoff appearances (2)

Hall of Fame members

Seasons (4)
1990s	1994 1995 1996 1997

v t e Defunct Arena Football League franchises
Alabama Vipers (2010) Anaheim Piranhas (1994–1997) Arizona Rattlers (1992–2016) Austin Wranglers (2004–2007) Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings (2010) Carolina Cobras (2000–2004) Charlotte Rage (1992–1996) Chicago Bruisers (1987–1989) Chicago Politicians (1986) Chicago Rush (2001–2013) Cincinnati Rockers (1992–1993) Cleveland Thunderbolts (1991–1994) Colorado Crush (2003–2008) Columbus Destroyers (1999–2008) Connecticut Coyotes (1995–1996) Dallas Desperados (2002–2008) Dallas Texans (1990–1993) Dallas Vigilantes (2010–2011) Denver Dynamite (1987, 1989–1991) Detroit Fury (2001–2004) Florida Bobcats (1992–2001) Fort Worth Cavalry (1994) Georgia Force (2002–2008, 2011–2012) Grand Rapids Rampage (1998–2008) Houston ThunderBears (1996–2001) Indiana Firebirds (1990–2004) Iowa Barnstormers (2010–2014) Jacksonville Sharks (2010–2016) Kansas City Brigade/Command (2006–2012) Las Vegas Outlaws (2015) Los Angeles Avengers (2000–2008) Los Angeles Cobras (1988) Los Angeles Kiss (2014–2016) Massachusetts Marauders (1988–1994) Miami Vise (1987) Milwaukee Mustangs (1994–2001) Milwaukee Iron/Mustangs (2010–2012) Minnesota Fighting Pike (1996) Nashville Kats (1997–2001, 2005–2007) New England Steamrollers (1988) New Orleans Night (1991–1992) New Orleans VooDoo (2004–2005, 2007–2008, 2011–2015) New York Dragons (1995–2008) New York Knights (1988) Oklahoma Wranglers (1995–2001) Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (2010) Orlando Predators (1991–2016) Pittsburgh Power (2011–2014) Portland Thunder/Steel (2014–2016) Rockford Metros (1986) San Antonio Force (1992) San Antonio Talons (2010–2014) San Jose SaberCats (1995–2008, 2011–2015) Spokane Shock (2010–2015) St. Louis Stampede (1995–1996) Tampa Bay Storm (1987–2017) Toronto Phantoms (1997–2002) Utah Blaze (2006–2008, 2010–2013) Washington Commandos (1987–1989)
Related articles Arena Football League af2 (2000–2009) ArenaBowl AFL Arenas Arena football Arena Football video games

Defunct Arena Football League franchises

Alabama Vipers (2010)
Anaheim Piranhas (1994–1997)
Arizona Rattlers (1992–2016)
Austin Wranglers (2004–2007)
Bossier–Shreveport Battle Wings (2010)
Carolina Cobras (2000–2004)
Charlotte Rage (1992–1996)
Chicago Bruisers (1987–1989)
Chicago Politicians (1986)
Chicago Rush (2001–2013)
Cincinnati Rockers (1992–1993)
Cleveland Thunderbolts (1991–1994)
Colorado Crush (2003–2008)
Columbus Destroyers (1999–2008)
Connecticut Coyotes (1995–1996)
Dallas Desperados (2002–2008)
Dallas Texans (1990–1993)
Dallas Vigilantes (2010–2011)
Denver Dynamite (1987, 1989–1991)
Detroit Fury (2001–2004)
Florida Bobcats (1992–2001)
Fort Worth Cavalry (1994)
Georgia Force (2002–2008, 2011–2012)
Grand Rapids Rampage (1998–2008)
Houston ThunderBears (1996–2001)
Indiana Firebirds (1990–2004)
Iowa Barnstormers (2010–2014)
Jacksonville Sharks (2010–2016)
Kansas City Brigade/Command (2006–2012)
Las Vegas Outlaws (2015)
Los Angeles Avengers (2000–2008)
Los Angeles Cobras (1988)
Los Angeles Kiss (2014–2016)
Massachusetts Marauders (1988–1994)
Miami Vise (1987)
Milwaukee Mustangs (1994–2001)
Milwaukee Iron/Mustangs (2010–2012)
Minnesota Fighting Pike (1996)
Nashville Kats (1997–2001, 2005–2007)
New England Steamrollers (1988)
New Orleans Night (1991–1992)
New Orleans VooDoo (2004–2005, 2007–2008, 2011–2015)
New York Dragons (1995–2008)
New York Knights (1988)
Oklahoma Wranglers (1995–2001)
Oklahoma City Yard Dawgz (2010)
Orlando Predators (1991–2016)
Pittsburgh Power (2011–2014)
Portland Thunder/Steel (2014–2016)
Rockford Metros (1986)
San Antonio Force (1992)
San Antonio Talons (2010–2014)
San Jose SaberCats (1995–2008, 2011–2015)
Spokane Shock (2010–2015)
St. Louis Stampede (1995–1996)
Tampa Bay Storm (1987–2017)
Toronto Phantoms (1997–2002)
Utah Blaze (2006–2008, 2010–2013)
Washington Commandos (1987–1989)

Related articles: Arena Football League; af2 (2000–2009); ArenaBowl; AFL Arenas; Arena football; Arena Football video games

v t e Sports in Orange County, California
Baseball	MLB Los Angeles Angels
Ice hockey	NHL Anaheim Ducks
Soccer	USLC Orange County SC NISA Capo FC Irvine Zeta FC USL2 AMSG FC Capo FC USLW AMSG FC Capo FC UPSL La Máquina FC Orange County FC 2 Santa Ana Winds FC
Tennis	WTT Orange County Breakers
Roller derby	RDCL Orange County Roller Derby
College athletics	NCAA Division I Cal State Fullerton UC Irvine
Defunct/Relocated	NFL Los Angeles Rams ABA Anaheim Amigos NBA Los Angeles Clippers¹ NBA D-League Anaheim Arsenal NASL California Surf APSL Los Angeles Salsa AFL Anaheim Piranhas NLL Anaheim Storm RHI Anaheim Bullfrogs WFL Southern California Sun CISL Anaheim Splash
Venues	Anaheim Convention Center Angel Stadium Anteater Ballpark Anteater Recreation Center Anteater Stadium Breakers Stadium at the Newport Beach Tennis Club Bren Events Center Championship Stadium Costa Mesa Speedway Crawford Hall Fairgrounds Grandstand Arena Goodwin Field Heritage Park Aquatic Center Honda Center LeBard Stadium Los Alamitos Race Course Santa Ana Stadium Titan Gym Titan Stadium
¹Only played occasional games in Orange County

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