Storm Sign 6'10" Canadian Center
September 15, 2014 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
Island Storm News Release
(Charlottetown, PE) The Island STORM added to their front line today with the signing of Shamus Ferguson, a 6'10" center from Toronto, Ontario.
Ferguson played his high school basketball at Francis Libermann Catholic High School in Toronto before moving on to Arkansas Pine Bluff University and finishing his university career with the Ottawa Gee Gees of the OUA Conference."
The past two seasons Ferguson has been a member of the Mississauga Power of the NBL Canada. He started 24 of 78 games over two seasons, last season shooting over 63% from the floor. His best game came on January 19th, 2014 against the Halifax Rainmen when he scored 10 points on 80% shooting from the floor while grabbing 6 rebounds to go along with 3 blocks.
"Shamus is a great pick up for us," says STORM Head Coach Joe Salerno. "He has been a solid contributor coming off the bench for the Power the last two seasons and I believe he still has a lot of untapped potential. He is extremely athletic and is a very good shot blocker. Shamus is the type guy who could be the defensive player of the year in this league. I just think he needs the right opportunity and he's a great addition to our camp."
Starting today all STORM Fans have an opportunity to purchase season tickets for the upcoming season which starts Thursday November 6th in Charlottetown at Eastlink Centre against the Saint John Mill Rats. Single game tickets to STORM Basketball go on sale Monday October 6th.
STORM Fans purchasing VIP floor seat season tickets or luxury boxes for the coming season will enjoy the Exclusive VIP Pre-Game Reception before each and every STORM home game at Red Shores Racetrack and Casino. This STORM VIP Pre-Game Reception features food from the outstanding kitchen of Red Shores with assorted sandwiches, build your own bruschetta station, bacon wrapped scallops, chicken wings, honey garlic meatballs, potato wedges, cheese boards, fruit trays with yogurt dips, assorted cookies and squares. There will be a visit from STORM Head Joe Salerno and a STORM player talking about the upcoming game, Private VIP entrance to the floor for easy access to your seats, game day program, hand delivered halftime stats sheet, and a VIP Parking Pass for the first 70 STORM Fans purchasing 2 or more season tickets.
All STORM season ticket holders will receive an "Everybody Loves a STORM Day" Ice Scraper and an invitation to our exclusive STORM season ticket holder pre-season reception and mid-season reception to meet all the STORM Players and Coaching Staff.
For details on STORM tickets and purchases visit the Eastlink Centre Box Office, open Monday to Friday from 11am to 5pm or phone the box office at 902-629-6625.
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