The Attack's inaugural season was in 2011–12.[1] The first team roster was announced on September 21, 2011 [2] and their first game in the league was played on October 15, 2011[3][4] against Gatineau Fusion. The first game in their home arena in Cocagne was played on February 5, 2012, against Le Royal de Bourassa.[5] In their first season they made the Eastern Playoffs, but with two losses in two games did not continue to the 2011-12 NRL Championship, which is played by the eight best teams in the league.
For the 2012–13 season, the Attack had 16 returning players and additionally the newcomers Nicole Richard (defense) and Marissa Babin (goaltender).[6] This season also saw the first appearance of Jenny Snowdon, younger sister of defense player Jessica Snowdon. On her National Ringette League debut weekend with Attack on December 15 and 16 against Rive Sud Revolution and Winnipeg Prairie Fire, at age 15, she managed to score three hat tricks in her first three games, which was a phenomenal start to a successful career with the Attack.[7] Jenny Snowdon ended up playing five game in that season and finished with eleven goals and three assists. Despite a solid performance in their second season the 2013 NRL championship on home ice in Fredericton, New Brunswick, proved a difficult test for the Atlantic Attack. The team ended up with seven losses in seven games and therefore ended on the last place.[8] Nevertheless, forward Martine Caissie managed to propel herself into the NRL top 20 scorer list with 41 goals and 25 assists.[9]
The Atlantic Attack logo used from 2011 until the 2021-22 seasonAtlantic Attack during a playoff game on March 12th, 2016
In the 2013–14 season, the team saw a huge change in the roster with eleven rookies also being the youngest team in the league with seven players under the age of 18. With completely changed defensive and offensive lines the Attack had their worst season start with nine losses. The first win of the season could be achieved on November 23 against Le Royal de Bourassa. This season saw the first time three of the four Snowdon sibling in the NRL (Jessica, Kelly and Jenny Snowdon).[10] Miguelle Proulx ended in her first season as scoring leader for the team with 42 goals and 10 assists.[11] The troubling season ended with 6 points and the last place in the NRL regular season and therefore no spot in the Eastern Conference playoffs.[12]
The 2014–15 season saw most of the players from the previous year and the experienced players Martine Caissie, Joelle Proulx and Jocelyne Landry returning after a one-year hiatus. The team's season started early in Ottawa on September 27 and 28 against Ottawa Ice.[13][14] 2014 ended for the team claiming the 7th place out of eleven teams in the Eastern Conference and their first ever win against Montreal Mission in their 4th season.[15] The rest of the season saw them drop to the 9th place in the Eastern conference and a three-game elimination series against Gloucester Devils for a spot in the 2015 NRL Championship in Wood Buffalo, Alberta. The Attack lost two games against Gloucester Devils and therefore did not qualify for the 2015 NRL Championship. Nevertheless, the team had a very successful season after a disappointing 2013–14 season with Jenny Snowdon finishing in the top 20 league scoring with 38 goals and 33 assists.
Jocelyne Landry and Josee Doiron charging down the ice in a game against Richmond Hill Lightning on October 28th 2018
On October 3, 2015, the Attack opened the 2015–16 season with three wins against Rive Sud Revolution in Fredericton.[16] The team had their best season start in team history with 15 victories and only three losses by mid December, claiming the first place in the Eastern conference and Martine Caissie leading the NRL scoring board with 42 goals and 18 assists.[17] Finishing their best season so far with a 4th overall and 3rd place in the Eastern Conference regular season, the team brings the Eastern Conference Playoffs to Atlantic Canada for the first time. With two wins against Le Royal de Bourassa the Attack secure a spot in the NRL championship 2016 in London, Ontario. The team ended the championship with the 7th place.
Season six sees almost the same roster as the previous season. After their best season behind them, expectations were high for the 2016–17 season. With a third-place finish in the Eastern Conference the Attack were directly qualified for the NRL championship in Leduc, Alberta. After losing the opening game, the team won the six following games, securing the first place in the round-robin, earning the direct bye to the finals[18] against six time NRL champion Cambridge Turbos, who were also crowned NRL champion the previous three seasons. With a 6–5 defeat the Attack won the silver medal and their first podium finish since the joined the National Ringette League in 2011. Goalie Karine Doiron and forward Martine Caissie were named first-team all-stars.[19]
On April 13 the Atlantic Attack win the silver medal at the 2019 Canadian Ringette Championship in Charlottetown, P.E.I.
The 2017–18 season again saw most of the players returning from the very successful previous season and for the first time all four Snowdon sisters playing for Attack (Jessica, Kelly, Jenny and Britney Snowdon).[20] The regular season saw them in 3rd place in the Eastern Conference and 4th place overall. The team claimed the 3rd place in the Eastern Conference Playoffs and claimed a spot for the NRL championship in Winnipeg, Manitoba. With six wins and one loss, claiming the 1st place in the round robin, the Attack received a direct bye to the gold medal game.[21] In a 5–3 win against three time NRL champion Edmonton WAM! the attack win their first NRL championship in their 7th season.
With 17 returning players for the 2018–19, season the team could secure the 4th place in the regular season. After eliminating Richmond Hill Lightning in the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Attack got the opportunity to defend their title from the previous season.[22] The 2019 Canadian Ringette Championships took place in Summerside and Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The Attack was defeated 3–5 by Calgary RATH in the final.[23]
The 2019–20 season saw several key players leaving the team. Karine Doiron (No. 30) and Martine Caissie (No. 77) joined Gatineau Fusion, while Josee Doiron (No. 16), Joelle Proulx (No. 22), Ashley Hollis (No. 6) and Jessica Snowdon (No. 7) retired. General manager Hélène L. Beaulieu also stepped down. After a challenging season putting the Attack on the 9th overall place in the regular season, the NRL Championship was cancelled due to the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020-21 NRL season was cancelled.
Year by year listing of all season played by Atlantic Attack
GP = Games played, W = Wins, L = Losses, OTL = Overtime losses, SOL = Shootout losses, Pts = Points, Pct = Percentage, GF = Goals for, GA = Goals against
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