Rainmen Pay Tribute To Nova Scotia Minor Basketball

Published on January 5, 2008 under American Basketball Association (ABA)
Halifax Rainmen News Release


Halifax, NS. On Sunday, the ABA Halifax Rainmen hosted their first home game of 2008 against the Montreal Royal. The Rainmen organization also paid tribute to Nova Scotia Minor Basketball with minor league players from all over the province on-hand. Nova Scotia's Minister of Health Promotion and Protection, Barry Barnet, was the honorary 13th player for the afternoon contest.

At halftime, award-winning percussionists Squid performed. This Halifax-based group has developed an exciting show filled with an edgy combination of precision drumming, Celtic music and Rock 'n' Roll.

The Canadian anthem was performed by recording artist Bruce Guthro. He stopped by the metro centre before leaving on a solo tour of Germany and Denmark. Guthro and Squid appeared courtesy of Casino Nova Scotia.

On Sunday, the Rainmen debuted their first player trading cards, with a free sample card for kids who attended the game. The cards are proudly sponsored by Pinky's Ice-Cream, the official treat of the Halifax Rainmen. Sunday provided an exciting day for all kids who love the game as much as the Rainmen. For more information, please contact Nancy Sheppard at nancy@rainmenbasketball.ca or call 902 444 4708 or visit www.rainmenbasketball.com or www.abalive.com.

Note: OurSports Central no longer actively covers the American Basketball Association (ABA) as a professional league due in part to its inability to publish and play a schedule and the transitory nature of many of its teams. For information on professional minor leagues, please see OSC's basketball section.

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