Detroit Turbos
Former NLL professional box lacrosse team
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The Detroit Turbos were a member of the Major Indoor Lacrosse League from 1989 to 1994. They were based in Detroit, Michigan. Led by Paul and Gary Gait in their first year in the NLL, the Turbos won the 1991 MILL Championship.[1]
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| Sport | Box lacrosse |
|---|---|
| League | Major Indoor Lacrosse League |
| Division | National |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
| Arena | Joe Louis Arena |
| Colors | Purple, Silver, Black |
| Championships | 1 (1991) |
| Division titles | 2 (1991, 1992) |
Awards and honors
| Year | Player | Award |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | Gary Gait | Rookie of the Year |
| Championship Game MVP |
All time record
| Season | Division | W-L | Finish | Home | Road | GF | GA | Coach | Playoffs | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1989 | N/A | 6–2 | 2nd | 3–1 | 3–1 | 104 | 87 | Medo Martinello | Lost in semifinals | [2][3] |
| 1990 | N/A | 1–7 | 6th | 1–3 | 0–4 | 89 | 111 | Medo Martinello | Missed playoffs | [4][5] |
| 1991 | National | 8–2 | 1st | 4–1 | 4–1 | 184 | 136 | Medo Martinello | Won Championship | [6][1] |
| 1992 | National | 6–2 | 1st | 2–2 | 4–0 | 140 | 107 | Medo Martinello | Lost in division finals | [7][8] |
| 1993 | National | 3–5 | 2nd | 2–2 | 1–3 | 109 | 122 | Shane Sanderson | Lost in division semifinals | [9][10] |
| 1994 | National | 5–3 | 2nd | 3–1 | 2–2 | 94 | 95 | Shane Sanderson | Lost in division finals | [11][12] |
| Total | 6 seasons | 29–21 | 15–10 | 14–11 | 720 | 658 | 1 championship | |||