The 2007 Spokane Shock season was the second season for the franchise in the af2. Under head coach Adam Shackleford, the Shock finished with a 12–4 regular season record and won the American Conference West Division title. They were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs by the Louisville Fire.
Off-season Following the Shock’s 2006 ArenaCup championship, several players signed with Arena Football League teams. Head coach Chris Siegfried left to become offensive coordinator of the Kansas City Brigade, and Adam Shackleford was hired as the new head coach.
Regular season The Shock finished the regular season with a 12–4 record and captured the American Conference West Division championship.
Week 1: vs. Stockton Lightning
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington
The Shock opened the season with a 51–35 victory over the Stockton Lightning in front of 10,653 fans.
Week 2: vs. Quad City Steamwheelers
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington
The Shock suffered their first home loss of the season, falling 60–45 to the Quad City Steamwheelers.
Week 3: at Fort Wayne Fusion
at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Spokane lost 63–56 on the road to the Fort Wayne Fusion.
Week 4: vs. Lubbock Renegades
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington
The Shock rebounded with a 63–26 win over the Lubbock Renegades.
Week 5: at Stockton Lightning
at Stockton Arena, Stockton, California
Spokane earned its first road victory of the season, defeating Stockton 58–55.
Week 7: vs. Bakersfield Blitz
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington
The Shock lost at home to the Bakersfield Blitz, 44–28.
Week 8: at Boise Burn
at Qwest Arena, Boise, Idaho
Spokane defeated the Boise Burn 62–44 on the road.
Week 9: vs. Central Valley Coyotes
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington
The Shock won a close contest against the Central Valley Coyotes, 66–63.
Week 10: vs. Everett Hawks
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington
Spokane defeated the Everett Hawks 52–47.
Week 11: at Bakersfield Blitz
at Rabobank Arena, Bakersfield, California
The Shock defeated Bakersfield 40–21 on the road.
Week 12: at Tri-Cities Fever
at Toyota Center, Kennewick, Washington
Spokane fell to the Tri-Cities Fever 39–34.
Week 13: vs. Boise Burn
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington
The Shock defeated Boise 60–28 at home.
Week 14: at Central Valley Coyotes
at Selland Arena, Fresno, California
Spokane won a high-scoring game at Central Valley, 76–57.
Week 16: vs. Tri-Cities Fever
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington
The Shock defeated the Tri-Cities Fever 56–36 to clinch a playoff berth.
Week 17: at Amarillo Dusters
at Amarillo Civic Center, Amarillo, Texas
Spokane defeated Amarillo 55–19 and clinched the West Division title.
Week 18: at Everett Hawks
at Everett Events Center, Everett, Washington
The Shock closed the regular season with a 65–38 victory over Everett.
Postseason First Round: vs. Louisville Fire
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington
The Shock were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs, losing 62–35 to the Louisville Fire in front of 8,272 fans.
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