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Bellingham Blitz


(Bellingham, WA USA)

Bellingham will be getting a new professional football team according to KGMI Local News

The Bellingham Blitz has evolved from the Whatcom County Raiders minor league organization.

Tom and Claudia Abbott own the new team.

City councilman Terry Bornemann says he's excited about getting this level of football in Bellingham.

"As a parent of a couple high school students, and a football player, I know they're really excited about this kind of possibility, and to be able to see this kind of level of football in Bellingham, especially now the timing, with Western's football going away," said Bornemann.

Western Washington University axed its football program last month due to budget cuts.

The Blitz is in the Next Level Football League.

The NLFL has teams in Washington and Oregon.

Bellingham will play its home games at Civic Stadium and Comcast SportsNet with plans to televise some of the contests.

"We've got a beautiful facility out there, and with the loss of Western Football, it's a shame, but beyond that it's great that you guys are coming in to fill some of the void, and people love football here in Bellingham," said City Councilman Gene Knutson, welcoming the team during Monday night's council meeting.

The inaugural season is scheduled to kick off this spring.

Story by KGMI's News Director, Tracy Ellis.

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Bellingham Blitz Professional Football

by Huge Blitz Fan
(Whatcom County)

Hoo-Rah For the Blitz! Bellinghams first professional football team! Fan Appreciation day is May 30th. Free professional football game at civic field 2:00-5:00 C'mon Bellingham! Let's fill up the cheap seats! Show your support!


Fan appreciation Day!? On MY birthday!?! How'd that happen? (smiles)Hoo-Rah!

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Bellingham Blitz

by J. Johnson
(Nooksack)

Good luck Blitz players as the first pro football team in Bellingham. As a huge fan of the Whatcom County Raiders, I never missed a game and was thrilled to see them win "back to back" championships! Now we have the opportunity to see some "local talent" playing professional ball! I can't wait! Go Blitz!

I'm getting excited, too! Thanks for the big Hoo-Rah!

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