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<pubDate>Wed, 19 Jun 2013 22:08:12 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>NBL Canada President: No room for second Canadian basketball league</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The fighting words have begun. For the onset, it was very evident that many Canadians including plenty of executives that weren't to fond Andre Levingston went about establishment the National Basketball League of Canada.

“What we’ve done with the National Basketball League has been very impressive and maybe there’s some people who think they can do it as well,” he said. “Me, quite frankly, I don’t think this country is in a position to support two professional basketball leagues.”

“They approached us about working together,” Levingston said Wednesday. “We listened to what their proposal was and we didn’t feel that we shared the same vision. We told them good luck but we have no interest.” ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2013 11:51:23 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Kevin Keathley tabbed to guide Ottawa franchise in NBL Canada</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Floyd County native Kevin Keathley is set to take his fast-paced style of basketball out of the country. Keathley, who guided the Pikeville-based East Kentucky Miners professional basketball franchise to back-to-back winning seasons in the CBA, recently accepted the position of head coach of the Ottawa SkyHawks. A new franchise, Ottawa is poised to play its first season in the National Basketball League of Canada. The SkyHawks will play their home games in Scotiabank Place, which opened in 1996 and also serves as the home arena for the NHL’s Ottawa Senators.

“It’s a tremendous honor for me to be named head coach of the Ottawa SkyHawks, Ottawa’s first professional basketball franchise,” Keathley said. “There’s a rich tradition of sports success in the Canadian capital. From hockey to basketball, Ottawa is one of the great sports cities in Canada. Come November, our goal as a franchise will be to deliver a first class basketball product.”

Keathley will have an opportunity to coach in a very promising professional basketball league. NBL Canada also features the Windsor Express, London Lightning, Mississauga Power, Brampton A’s, Montreal Jazz, Saint John Mill Rats, Moncton Miracles, Summerside Storm and Halifax Rainmen.

“NBL Canada is the top league in Canada and is one of the top three leagues in North America along with the NBA and NBA D-League,” Keathley confided. “One of the reasons you get into this business is because you want to coach and compete against the very best and NBL Canada provides me that opportunity.”

Read more: Floyd County Times (KY) - Keathley tabbed to guide Ottawa franchise in NBL Ca ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 04:57:14 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Is Canadian Basketball Hooped?</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ A very dope look at Canadian basketball and its challenges to grow Canada's forggeten sport.

From the difficulty of Canadian Basketball players finding jobs oversees (European Basketball Leagues)

To the arrival of the National Basketball League of Canada.

Can forget the Olympic team? ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 04 May 2013 12:16:40 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Susan Gordon Quietly Steps Down As NBL Canada Deputy Commissioner</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ According to the Linkedin profile page of Susan Gordon - Deputy Commissioner she is no longer a part of Canada's National Basketball League of Canada - NBL Canada.

Based on our knowledge there hasn't been an official press release by the league.

But in age of Social Media where Facebook, Twitter and and LinkedIn status updates matter more than official press releases this should pretty much confirm it.

According to LinkedIn, Susan has joined the CFL Players Association as VP of Marketing and will look to generate revenue through Marketing initiatives and licensing deals. Her post was official April 2013.

The move is rather shocking especially since Gordon was instrumental in helping the league land its first major sponsorship deal with Rogers Media during her tenure there and before she decided to jump ship and take on the Deputy Commissioner roll for the start-up Canadian Basketball League.

Gordon's leave, marks this second time in as many years that the league has been forced look for another commissioner John Kennedy also left after just one season. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 12:46:05 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>NBL Canada: Oshawa Power Relocate To Mississauga</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Basketball fans in Mississauga can begin to feel the energy now that City Council and Power Basketball have joined forces to bring the National Basketball League of Canada to the City of Mississauga for the upcoming 2013-14 NBL Canada season. 

“We’re very pleased to welcome the National Basketball League of Canada to Mississauga,” said Mississauga Mayor Hazel McCallion.  “It’s a natural fit to now have the exciting sport of professional basketball here in our city.  We’re looking forward to cheering on our own team at the Hershey Centre with this great addition to our dynamic sport community.”

The Power franchise’s relocation from Oshawa to Mississauga was approved by the NBL Canada Board of Directors with great enthusiasm for the potential that the city holds.  CEO and President, Andre Levingston anticipates that the NBL Canada will be warmly welcomed.

“Mississauga is a city that we’ve always been excited about,” said Levingston. “With its unique diversity and commitment to bringing the very best to all that live there, we feel this team will be welcomed with open arms.” ]]></description>
<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 18:58:02 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Lightning Strikes Twice: London wins repeated as NBL Canada Champions</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ “The second one is just as special as the first,” Frijia said. “It would have been special to win in front of our home fans. But a win is a win and a championship is a championship. I can’t believe how my guys came back.”

Richardson had one more thing to say before he left for the dressing room.

“Both the first two were equally special,” he said. “No. 3 is going to be even better. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sat, 13 Apr 2013 10:52:17 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>Omari Johnson &amp; Summerside Storm force NBL Canada Finals Game 4</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The Summerside Storm is right back in the National Basketball League of Canada championship series.

The Storm, facing a must-win situation, defeated the London Lightning 111-99 to force a Game 4 in the best-of-five set at Eastlink Arena on Friday at 7 p.m. The Lightning leads the series 2-1, and will be looking to win back-to-back titles while the Storm will be aiming to send the series back to London, Ont., for a deciding game next week. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:42:53 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>London Lightning Grab 2-0 NBL Canada Finals Lead, One Game Away From Repeat</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Micheal Ray Richardson said to doubters before this series, not to disrespect the heart of a champion.

Maybe they should have listened.

The heart of a champion has come within one game of a second National Basketball League of Canada championship.

On the first weekend of the NBL championship final, the London Lightning played like champions.

It wasn’t easy. It was heart-stopping. It was in doubt until the end. The up-and-coming Summerside Storm pounded away at the Lightning, coming back from yet another big deficit Sunday with the defending champion responding.

The Lightning defeated the Storm 99-96 Sunday in front of 3,406 fans to take a 2-0 lead in the best-of-five championship.

Summerside’s Brandon Robinson missed a three-pointer to tie at the buzzer.

The Lightning have been here before. Last year they headed to Halifax with a 2-0 lead against the Rainmen but had to come home to win a fifth game thriller.

The Lightning only have three players, Rod Buford, Tim Ellis and DeAnthony Bowden, who were on that team but whatever that team had seems to be catching.

“The heart of a champion starts at the top,” Richardson said. “I have the heart of a champion. Losing to me is personal. The heart of a champion goes through all the players because it does start at the top.”

It was the second consecutive thriller in this series. The Lightning won the opener 100-95 on Saturday. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Mon, 08 Apr 2013 14:08:16 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>London Lightning Survive Late Storm Rally Take Game 1 2013 NBL Canada Finals</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ Champions do not give up their crowns without a fight.

The London Lightning began defence of their National Basketball League of Canada fiefdom fighting for it for all they were worth.

The Summerside Storm came to the Gardens for the first battle in what looks to be a war. Despite some heartstopping moments the Lightning managed to win their best-of-five final opener 105-100. ]]></description>
<pubDate>Sun, 07 Apr 2013 05:30:47 -0400</pubDate>
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<title>2013 NBL Canada All-Stars Announced, Six Canadians Selected</title>
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<description><![CDATA[ The National Basketball League of Canada is pleased to name the All Stars that will participate in the 2013 NBL Canada All Star Weekend, presented by LiUNA, on April 13-14 in Saint John, N.B.

<b>Atlantic Conference All Stars:</b>
The starters for the Atlantic Division All Star Team, as selected by the coaches, are:
 
Jerice Crouch 6'0 PG Saint John Mill Rats
<b>Joey Haywood 6'1 G Halifax Rainmen (Canadian)</b>
Brandon Robinson 6'6 G-F Summerside Storm
Isaac Butts 6'11 C Moncton Miracles
Devin Sweetney 6'6 G-F Moncton Miracles
 
*Kenny Jones of the Saint John Mill Rats was nominated but is unable to participate due to an overseas commitment.

*Antonio Ballard of the Summerside Storm was nominated but is currently on the injured reserve list.
 
The reserves for the Atlantic Division All Star Team, as selected by the fans, are:
 
Al Stewart 5'11 PG Summerside Storm
Kamar Burke 6'5 G-F Moncton Miracles (Canadian)
Chris Cayole 6'7 F Summerside Storm (Canadian)
Omari Johnson 6'9 F Summerside Storm
Steve Deluca 6'7 F Saint John Mill Rats

<b>Central Division Conference All Stars:</b>
The starters for the Central Division All Star Team, as selected by the coaches, are:
 
Darren Duncan 5'11 PG Windsor Express
Nick Okorie 6'1 G Oshawa Power
Tim Ellis 6'5 F London Lightning
Marvin Philips 6'8 F London Lightning
Elvin Mims 6'6 F London Lightning
 
The reserves for the Central Division All Star Team, as selected by the fans, are:
 
Antwi Atuahene 6'3 PG London Lightning (Canadian)
Papa Oppong 6'4 G Oshawa Power (Canadian)
J.R. Harrison 6'7 F Montreal Jazz
Greg Surmacz 6'8 F Windsor Express (Canadian)
Chris Common 6'8 F Windsor Express ]]></description>
<pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:48:37 -0400</pubDate>
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