The True Post (Web News) The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) 2025 season is kicking off with an exciting and competitive competition.
In particular, there will be an inter-provincial rivalry. This matchup between the Edmonton Stingers and the Calgary Surge is being described as the most important and exciting matchup of the year, in which both teams will show their traditional game. “The games are always very intense,” said Edmonton Stingers guard Nick Hornsby about the matchup. He said that the Calgary fans always support the Edmonton fans, and this matchup always has a special atmosphere. Hornsby added, “It’s always a fun and different atmosphere, and these games have always been fun.”
Last season, the Stingers defeated the Vancouver Raiders in a key matchup, and the Surge consolidated their position by defeating Edmonton 78-69 on August 4 in Calgary.
After the loss, head coach and general manager Jordan Baker said, “It’s been a long offseason, and we have a lot of work to do. We’re really excited for the next competition.” After the season, the Calgary Surge lost to Vancouver 89-87 in the semifinals, and lost to the Niagara River Lions 97-95 in the championship game on August 11. “My intention and expectation is always to win, and I’m always optimistic about the team’s future,” Baker said. The start of the season is significant because it will feature the Vancouver SeaBears hosting the championship game at the Canada Life Centre on August 22-25, and it’s expected that teams will be competing hard to make it to the playoffs. “It’s a challenge, and there are more big teams in our conference, which makes it even more exciting,” Baker said.
He added that the matchup against Calgary is particularly important, as the teams only play each other three times, and the outcome of this matchup could affect the direction and location of the playoffs. This matchup will not only be a traditional rivalry, but it will also affect other league competitions and playoff preparations. Fans are eagerly awaiting this matchup, and it could be a great start to the 2025 season.
