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Post by nsvees on Oct 7, 2021 15:10:52 GMT -4
The Halifax Hurricanes announce they are withdrawing from the National Basketball League of Canada. The Moncton team left a couple of months ago, this the Hurricanes losing a close (geographically) rival. I have no idea what their finances were, but I doubt they drew many fans.
A Canadian Elite Basketball League has started with teams mostly in Ontario. If the goal is to hook up with that at some point, who knows.
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Post by Slammer on Oct 7, 2021 17:22:35 GMT -4
The Halifax Hurricanes announce they are withdrawing from the National Basketball League of Canada. The Moncton team left a couple of months ago, this the Hurricanes losing a close (geographically) rival. I have no idea what their finances were, but I doubt they drew many fans. A Canadian Elite Basketball League has started with teams mostly in Ontario. If the goal is to hook up with that at some point, who knows. The East Coast Basketball League was also just announced and with a team in Truro. Might be where the Magic and Hurricanes are headed. |
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Post by Reesor on Oct 7, 2021 20:26:40 GMT -4
Honestly this franchise lost me when they forfeited the championship a few years ago. Haven't been to a game since. Feel for the folks that were fans. Sounds like a new league is in the works, so hopefully they bounce back. But with Soccer and Lacrosse taking up the pro market in the city now, I don't think a pro basketball team will last too long if/when they start playing.
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Post by nsvees on Oct 8, 2021 13:12:36 GMT -4
The Halifax Hurricanes announce they are withdrawing from the National Basketball League of Canada. The Moncton team left a couple of months ago, this the Hurricanes losing a close (geographically) rival. I have no idea what their finances were, but I doubt they drew many fans. A Canadian Elite Basketball League has started with teams mostly in Ontario. If the goal is to hook up with that at some point, who knows. The East Coast Basketball League was also just announced and with a team in Truro. Might be where the Magic and Hurricanes are headed. I was unaware of this East Coast Basketball League. What the level of basketball will be, who knows and what they draw attendance wise, I'm skeptical. Basketball has grown greatly in recent years as a few kids have gone down to the U.S. to the NCAA Division 1 level. Nate Darling played games for the Charlotte Hornets last season. Lindell Wigginton has played in the NBA GLeague team (Minnesota Timberwolves' affiliate) along with playing in Israel. He signed with the T-Wolves' G League team earlier this summer. |
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