November 2nd 2018 Preseason Game in Saskatoon
September 24, 2018 - National Basketball League of Canada (NBL Canada)
London Lightning News Release
Saskatoon SK - National Basketball League of Canada is bringing the first western NBL game to the new The Merlis Belsher Place Friday, November 2nd, 2018, when the reigning Champion London Lightning take on the Halifax Hurricanes, a repeat of the 2017 championship finals
"It is great to introduce the NBL to western Canada in this way," said Mark Lever league Chairman and Halifax Hurricane owner "we want to thank Tanya Toporowski, General Manager of the Merlis Belsher Place."
The Hon. Ken Cheveldayoff was on hand for Monday's announcement and is looking forward to seeing professional basketball in the province.
"The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to welcome the National Basketball League of Canada to Saskatoon. John Graham has a history of providing top level professional sporting entertainment for Saskatchewan fans and we look forward to this exciting event November 2nd.
Saskatchewan has a growing community of basketball fans, and the popularity of the sport continues to rise.
Both NBL teams are looking forward to visiting and it's a privilege to play in this beautiful new facility," said London Lightning owner Vito Frijia, "we also take great pride in being associated with the Red Cross of Canada Saskatchewan and having them involved"
"John Graham and his team have been a great partner to Canadian Red Cross in Saskatchewan and we're thrilled work once again with him to bring another exciting event to the City of Saskatoon," said Luc Mullinder, Manager of Corporate Partnerships for the Canadian Red Cross. "Like the previous NHL Preseason games and Saskatchewan's first international friendly between Valencia FC and NY Cosmos at Mosaic Stadium, the funds raised at this game will go a long way to support the Red Cross's Imagine No Bullying program."
Tickets go on sale on Saturday, September 29th prices range from $10to $55 plus applicable fees.
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