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Winnipeg Sea Bears Announce Leadership Transition

September 11, 2025 - The Winnipeg Sea Bears announced today that Jason Smith will be transitioning out of his role as President over the coming months. Smith helped establish the franchise and led the Sea Bears through its first three seasons. When Smith was first engaged to guide the due diligence process, finalize the franchise deal, and bring the Sea Bears to life, he committed to dedicating himself fully to the team for its crucial early years. With that three-year commitment coming to an end this fall, Smith will step back from day-to-da... Full Story

Diamond Sports Canada Inc. Finalizes Acquisition of the Ottawa BlackJacks

September 4, 2025 - The Ottawa BlackJacks of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL), Canada's largest professional sports league, announced today that the club has been acquired by Diamond Sports Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Global Sports Fund Management Group. The group is owned by Bandeli (Lee) Hagipantelis and Justin Pascoe, who also serves as Chief Executive Officer. Pascoe brings more than 20 years of executive experience in elite-level sports administration. He holds an MBA from Melbourne Business School and has completed addition... Full Story

Sea Bears Announce Protected Players List for 2025 Season

September 3, 2025 - WINNIPEG - The Winnipeg Sea Bears of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) have retained the first right to negotiate with eight members of their 2025 team for the 2026 season. In the CEBL, all players are on single-season contracts, which means every club must sign its full roster each spring. Free agency for the 2025 season begins Feb. 1. Each club is granted the right to negotiate with players on their protected list from now until Mar. 1 without interference from other CEBL teams. Any player left unsigned aft... Full Story

Sea Bears Name Mike Raimbault General Manager and Head Coach

August 28, 2025 - Winnipeg, MB - The Winnipeg Sea Bears announced today that Mike Raimbault has been named the team's new General Manager and Head Coach, taking over for Mike Taylor, whose contract will conclude shortly. Alongside his new role with the Sea Bears, Raimbault will continue leading the University of Winnipeg men's basketball team as Head Coach. A familiar face to Winnipeg basketball fans, Raimbault returns for his fourth season with the Sea Bears after guiding the University of Winnipeg Wesmen men's team to back-to-back Canada... Full Story

• Winnipeg Sea Bears Announce Leadership Transition - Winnipeg Sea Bears (September 11)
  
• Diamond Sports Canada Inc. Finalizes Acquisition of the Ottawa BlackJacks - Ottawa BlackJacks (September 4)
  
• Bandits Partner with Vancouver Park Board to Refurbish Outdoor Basketball Court at Grays Park - Vancouver Bandits (September 3)
  
• Sea Bears Announce Protected Players List for 2025 Season - Winnipeg Sea Bears (September 3)
  
• Thank You, Lee Genier - Saskatchewan Rattlers (September 2)
  
• Sea Bears Name Mike Raimbault General Manager and Head Coach - Winnipeg Sea Bears (August 28)
  
• River Lions Capture Second Straight Championship in Thrilling Win over Surge - Niagara River Lions (August 25)
  
• River Lions, Surge Set to Duel in 2025 CEBL Final - (August 24)
  
• Miller-Moore Leads Surge Past Host Sea Bears into CEBL Final - (August 22)
  
• Ahmad Shines Late as River Lions Knock off Shooting Stars to Reach CEBL Finals - Niagara River Lions (August 22)
  
• Game Preview: Sea Bears Welcome Surge to Winnipeg for Western Conference Final - (August 22)
  
• River Lions Meet Shooting Stars in Battle of Previous Two Champions - (August 22)
  
• Mitch Creek, Tyrese Samuel, Kyle Julius Highlight Winners at 2025 CEBL Awards - Vancouver Bandits (August 21)
  
• CEBL Stars Honoured in Winnipeg as 2025 Award Winners Revealed - (August 21)
  
• Emmanuel Akot Set to Rejoin Winnipeg Sea Bears Ahead of Championship Weekend - Winnipeg Sea Bears (August 20)
  
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• TAYLOR: For Winnipeg's Filewich, basketball was inevitable - Winnipeg Sun (September 11)
  
• Sea Bears release first negotiation rights list for 2026 season - Winnipeg Sun (September 4)
  
• Winnipeg Sea Bears release their CEBL negotiation list for next season - Winnipeg Sun (September 3)
  
• Chad Posthumus Memorial Court a step closer to reality - Winnipeg Free Press (September 3)
  
• Winnipeg Sea Bears own a debt of gratitude to Mike Taylor - Winnipeg Sun (August 31)
  
• Winnipeg Sea Bears hire Mike Raimbault as new head coach, GM - Winnipeg Sun (August 31)
  
• Sea Bears owner David Asper considers 2025 season a failure - Winnipeg Sun (August 29)
  
• Winnipeg Sea Bears make coaching change, name Mike Raimbault new G.M. & head coach - CJOB (August 29)
  
• Winnipeg Sea Bears hire Mike Raimbault as new head coach, GM - Winnipeg Sun (August 29)
  
• I can't wait to get to work' - Winnipeg Free Press (August 28)
  
• Niagara joins Edmonton as only CEBL back-to-back winners - Niagara Falls Review (August 26)
  
• CEBL commissioner Mike Morreale thanks the Sea Bears fans - Winnipeg Sun (August 25)
  
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