The 2007 Spokane Shock season continued the team's Cinderella story from 2006, which saw the Shock go 17-2 (including playoffs) and become the first expansion team in af2 history. Of course, the ultimate goal in 2007 was to make it back to the ArenaCup Championship Game.
Off-season
The 2006-2007 off season saw several members of the 2006 team get signed by AFL teams. Between seasons Head Coach Fred Siegfried accepted the offensive coordinator position for the AFL's Kansas City Brigade.
Regular season
Week 1: vs. Stockton Lightning
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington
In front of another sold out crowd, 10,653 fans watched the defending 2006 ArenaCup Champions take to the field on Saturday, March 31, 2007 for their season opener. The season started off just as it did in the 2006 season; a home game against the Stockton Lightning. The game started with a Shock touchdown on a fumble return as the Lightning fumbled the opening kickoff. Three receivers (Antwone Savage, Chico Mackey, and Raul Vijil) had multiple catches combining for 162 yards and 18 receptions. Shock Quarterback Andrico Hines was honored as the Offensive Player of the Game after passing for three touchdowns and 168 yards with only one interception. On the defensive side of things, the Shock made a statement by producing three key turnovers (3 fumbles and 2 interceptions (both by Rob Keefe). The defense also made a goal-line stand in the 3rd quarter. The Shock stuffed the Lighting and prevented a touchdown after Stockton made four straight goal-line attempts from the 1 yard-line. The Shock won the game 51-35.
Week 2: vs. Quad City Steamwheelers
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington
Looking to go 2-0, the Shock took to the field against the Quad City Steamwheelers on April 6, 2007 in front of yet another sold out crowd of 10,560 fans. The game started off slow for both teams due to sloppy play and numerous penalties on both teams. Only 13 total points were scored during the first quarter. The game was earmarked the game of the week in the af2 because in the coaches' poll, the Shock were ranked 2nd, and the Steamwheelers were ranked 3rd. The rankings didn't lie, as both teams were neck and neck in scoring for three quarters when the Steamwheelers pulled away in the 4th by scoring 27 points, as opposed to the Shock's 18. Statistically, the Shock played the better game, and would have won, but Quad City capitalized on the Shock's four interceptions, two of them being end zone interceptions. Because of that, Coach Adam Shackleford benched starting quarterback Andrico Hines in the 4th quarter and put in backup quarterback Matt Gutierrez. For only the second time in franchise history, the Shock lost a home game, with the Steamwheelers beating them 60-45.
Week 3: at Fort Wayne Fusion
at Allen County War Memorial Coliseum, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Rebounding from a dismal performance the last week, quarterback Andrico Hines threw for 5 touchdowns and 0 interceptions. The final minute of the game saw four touchdowns scored in total. With one second left on the clock, the Spokane Shock had an opportunity to tie the game, but Hines threw and incomplete pass off the net. The result was a loss, and the first time in franchise history that the team lost two straight games.
Week 4: vs. Lubbock Renegades
at Spokane Veterans Memorial Arena, Spokane, Washington
Looking to rebound from an unprecedented two straight losses, the Spokane Shock put on a show. QB Andrico Hines threw six touchdowns (17-31, 192 yards) without throwing an interception for the second consecutive week. The Renegades defense focused on WR Antwone Savage who was limited to only six receptions (his lowest total of the season) but still managed to haul in four touchdowns and 75 yards. As a result, Hines had to turn to receiver Andre Rector, who continued to improve from Week 3, The Shock's other receiver, Raul Vijil, had two touchdown receptions but left the game in the third quarter after spraining his ankle. The Spokane defense also put on a show. The Shock had several huge stops, which limited the Renegades to just 26 points. The secondary made outstanding contributions. In addition to the 5 pass breakups from Nygel Rogers and Alex Teems, the defense forced two turnovers (both interceptions by Rob Keefe, one being returned 13 yards for a touchdown) and made 26 tackles. This contrasted the previous week, in which the Shock allowed the Fusion to score 63 points, and they had 32 missed tackles.