In 2009 the Snohomish County Explosion changed the coaching staff as Chris Weakley former Explosion player moved into the Head Coach Position and later returned as a player. This team finished 9-11 in the regular season and second place in the IBL Western Conference Finals defeating the number on seeded Edmonton Energy in the biggest upset ever in the IBL Playoffs. The team announced at the end of the season that it would not continue with the IBL league as the leagues stability was a concern with the Explosion ownership.