Head coach Jimmy Rodgers was fired following the playoff disappointment.

Traditionally, championship teams must suffer playoff disappointment before they learn what it takes to win a title.

Asked about the Bears' past playoff disappointments, he said, "Thanks for bringing that up."

And almost always a playoff disappointment.

Quinn was gone from the team shortly after the playoff disappointment.

On the back of two consecutive playoff disappointments, Duncan improved statistically in the 2001-02 season.

For the Bruins, it meant another playoff disappointment.

The Rowdies saw more playoff disappointment as they fell to the Foxes again, this time in the semifinals.

After recent playoff disappointments and a chaotic regular season, the Blues have found good health, equilibrium and momentum at the right time.

After another playoff disappointment behind them the T-Wolves started the 2008-2009 season looking to take the next step and win the Kent Cup.