| 2018 Atlanta Blaze | |
|---|---|
| League | Major League Lacrosse |
| 2018 record | 7-7 |
| Home record | 2-5 |
| Road record | 5-2 |
| Goals for | 187 (10 2-point goals) |
| Goals against | 184 (7 2-point goal) |
| General Manager | Spencer Ford |
| Coach | Liam Banks |
| Stadium | Fifth Third Bank Stadium |
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The 2018 Atlanta Blaze season was the third season for the Atlanta Blaze of Major League Lacrosse. The Blaze created a lot of noise in the preceding offseason period. On September 12, 2017, the Blaze signed former Lizard Tommy Palasek.[1] Later in the month, the Blaze also signed Matt Gibson from the Lizards and acquired Eddy Glazener from the Denver Outlaws for Christian Burgdorf.[2][3]
On December 18, 2017, Blaze head coach Dave Huntley died unexpectedly at the age of 60.[4] Former MLL player Liam Banks was named his replacement on January 15, 2018, becoming the third head coach in the young team's history.
For the second straight year, the Blaze improved their record, finishing .500 for the first time in franchise history at 7-7. The team entered the final week of the season just needing a win to clinch a playoff spot. However, the Blaze lost a close one to the Denver Outlaws, 15-14.