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NBL Canada St. John's Edge

NBL Canada Tentatively Approves Sale of the St. John's Edge to Deacon Sports

September 10, 2021 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
St. John's Edge News Release


The National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada) board of directors is pleased to announce that it has agreed to a deal in principle that will see Deacon Sports and Entertainment purchase the rights of the St. John's Edge Basketball Club from Atlantic Sport Enterprises Ltd. This transaction ensures that loyal fans of the St. John's Edge will continue to enjoy the high-level professional basketball that they've grown accustomed to for the last three seasons.

"We are ecstatic to officially share the exciting news that Edge Basketball will return to the region." said Dean MacDonald, Chair of Deacon Sports and Entertainment. "The support and passion that Edge fans have expressed to me over the last couple of months about their team have truly been amazing, their dedication is one of the main reasons why we are so committed for the future of this franchise."

"We're appreciative to the St. John's community for their support of the Edge from day one", said Rob Sabbagh of Atlantic Sport Enterprises Ltd. "We know that the team is in good hands with Deacon Sports and the established tradition of quality basketball will continue for years to come."

Planning for NBL Canada's tenth season continues to take place and further announcements on the season structure will be made at a later date.

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