Edmonton Energy Professional Basketball 2011 Master Thread

Bray88 · 04-05-2011, 03:26 PM

Get ready for the Edmonton Energy as they hit the hardwood for the 2011 season. It's an exciting year as we look forward to a super competitive and entertaining year. The Edmonton Energy get ready to move into the 2012 season playing out of the brand new "GO CENTRE".

Edmonton Energy has an incredible group of returning players that have recently played basketball in Europe. The City of Edmonton is extremely proud to showcase a pro level basketball team that feature extraordinary athletes from around the world. Rick Stanley, 2011 General Manager Edmonton Energy, looks to build from the previous seasons in the International Basketball League. Building basketball in the City of Edmonton and around the province of Alberta, is a key focus for the GM and the rest of the Energy program. "This is an incredible city and province that champions sport and entertainment second to no one across Canada", says Stanley.

With 10 games in Edmonton, 5 games across the rest of Alberta and 8 games in the United States get ready to see Canada's professional basketball team battle for the IBL championship. Local stars and international players will come to entertain and showcase talent that excites crowds in North America.

Thank you for Sponsoring and Supporting the Edmonton Energy

2011 Schedule:
http://www.edmontonnrg.com/schedule.php

Edmonton Energy 2011 Ticket Prices: http://www.edmontonnrg.com/gettickets.asp

Contact Info:
http://www.edmontonnrg.com/contact.php

Replacement · 04-05-2011, 05:27 PM

Question:

Will they go broke this year?

If theres playoffs will they compete in the playoffs or decide they can't afford to?

I think these are the main questions a potential fanbase may want to know given past circumstance.

Bray88 · 04-05-2011, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Replacement

Question:

Will they go broke this year?

If theres playoffs will they compete in the playoffs or decide they can't afford to?

I think these are the main questions a potential fanbase may want to know given past circumstance.

To answer your question, YES the team will compete in the playoffs as they have scheduled their 1 and only road trip of the short season at the end of June to be in Portland , where the IBL playoffs are subsequently held. So doing it this way allows the team to make the 1 road trip allowed during the short IBL season and schedule that road trip in conjunction with the IBL playoffs. I hope this helps, and hope to see the basketball fans on C2E supporting the Energy, starting May 20 at the UofA Main Gym against the Bellingham Slam, GAME TIME at 7:30

For more info visit:
http://www.edmontonnrg.com/home.php

LanceB · 17-05-2011, 08:43 AM

Strange thing is that there are actually LOTS of basketball fans in this city... PLENTY of kids who play it, but very few who will go... I don't have all the answers, but it's a very high level of basketball... in a baseball comparison, probably closest to an AA type...

Esk Fan · 17-05-2011, 11:56 AM

I love basketball and have known David Dorward my whole life. He's a good man. Still, I think it's going to be an even bigger struggle for the Energy to draw fans after last year's playoff cancellation fiasco. Step 1 towards repairing that damage would be a very public reassurance that the team will complete the 2011 season. I appreciate BRAY88's passion ^^ but much more needs to be done.

04-05-2011, 03:26 PM	#1
Bray88 Partially Addicted to C2E Join Date: Apr 2008	Edmonton Energy Professional Basketball 2011 Master Thread Get ready for the Edmonton Energy as they hit the hardwood for the 2011 season. It's an exciting year as we look forward to a super competitive and entertaining year. The Edmonton Energy get ready to move into the 2012 season playing out of the brand new "GO CENTRE". Edmonton Energy has an incredible group of returning players that have recently played basketball in Europe. The City of Edmonton is extremely proud to showcase a pro level basketball team that feature extraordinary athletes from around the world. Rick Stanley, 2011 General Manager Edmonton Energy, looks to build from the previous seasons in the International Basketball League. Building basketball in the City of Edmonton and around the province of Alberta, is a key focus for the GM and the rest of the Energy program. "This is an incredible city and province that champions sport and entertainment second to no one across Canada", says Stanley. With 10 games in Edmonton, 5 games across the rest of Alberta and 8 games in the United States get ready to see Canada's professional basketball team battle for the IBL championship. Local stars and international players will come to entertain and showcase talent that excites crowds in North America. Thank you for Sponsoring and Supporting the Edmonton Energy 2011 Schedule: http://www.edmontonnrg.com/schedule.php Edmonton Energy 2011 Ticket Prices: http://www.edmontonnrg.com/gettickets.asp Contact Info: http://www.edmontonnrg.com/contact.php Last edited by Bray88; 05-05-2011 at 02:27 PM..

04-05-2011, 05:27 PM	#2
Replacement Addicted to C2E Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Edmonton	Question: Will they go broke this year? If theres playoffs will they compete in the playoffs or decide they can't afford to? I think these are the main questions a potential fanbase may want to know given past circumstance.

17-05-2011, 08:43 AM	#4
LanceB First One is Always Free Join Date: Jul 2009	Strange thing is that there are actually LOTS of basketball fans in this city... PLENTY of kids who play it, but very few who will go... I don't have all the answers, but it's a very high level of basketball... in a baseball comparison, probably closest to an AA type...

17-05-2011, 11:56 AM	#5
Esk Fan Partially Addicted to C2E Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: The Capital Region	I love basketball and have known David Dorward my whole life. He's a good man. Still, I think it's going to be an even bigger struggle for the Energy to draw fans after last year's playoff cancellation fiasco. Step 1 towards repairing that damage would be a very public reassurance that the team will complete the 2011 season. I appreciate BRAY88's passion ^^ but much more needs to be done.