Tag: Ottawa BlackJacks

Adding Expansion Teams to the CFL, CPL and CEBL 

Adding Expansion Teams to the CFL, CPL and CEBL 

Whilst Canadians love to see their teams shine against American opposition in leagues like the NHL, MLB, and MLS, we also have beloved domestic leagues that give fans all across Canada to see their cities face off for the chance to be domestic champions. Football, soccer, and basketball are all popular sports in Canada, and … Continue reading Adding Expansion Teams to the CFL, CPL and CEBL 

Jermaine Cole Providing Big Boost for CEBL

Jermaine Cole Providing Big Boost for CEBL

There has been an unparalleled level of excitement surrounding the Canadian Elite Basketball League this season, as Jermaine Cole fever takes over the nation. Cole, better known for his stage name, J Cole, signed with the Scarborough Shooting Stars, one of the league's three new expansion teams before the season, and ever since, a wave … Continue reading Jermaine Cole Providing Big Boost for CEBL

BlackJacks Fire Dubé-Brais, Name James Derouin Interim Head Coach

BlackJacks Fire Dubé-Brais, Name James Derouin Interim Head Coach

The Ottawa BlackJacks have heightened expectations, this season, as they host the Canadian Elite Basketball League's Championship Weekend in August, and after an 0-3 start to the season, they have made the decision to fire head coach, Charles Dubé-Brais. In his place, the team has announced that University of Ottawa Gee-Gees basketball coach, James Derouin … Continue reading BlackJacks Fire Dubé-Brais, Name James Derouin Interim Head Coach

BlackJacks Slow Start Continues With Loss to Shooting Stars

BlackJacks Slow Start Continues With Loss to Shooting Stars

After back-to-back losses to start the season, the Ottawa BlackJacks returned home on Thursday night to take on the Scarborough Shooting Stars, one of the CEBL's three new expansion teams for the 2022 season. In front of a record crowd of 3,538, the BlackJacks couldn't overcome the Shooting Stars, who ran away with a 98-81 … Continue reading BlackJacks Slow Start Continues With Loss to Shooting Stars

BlackJacks Stunned By Bandits In Home Opener

BlackJacks Stunned By Bandits In Home Opener

For the first time in franchise history, the Ottawa BlackJacks played their home opener in front of fans at the Arena at TD Place. The contest was tightly contested right into the Elam ending, and it would come down to the final possession, as the Fraser Valley Bandits stunned the BlackJacks 90-87. "It's a fantastic … Continue reading BlackJacks Stunned By Bandits In Home Opener

BlackJacks Sign Non-American Import, Deng Adel

BlackJacks Sign Non-American Import, Deng Adel

The Ottawa BlackJacks have made quick use of the Canadian Elite Basketball League's new non-American import rule, signing six-foot-seven forward, Deng Adel. Adel was born in Khartoum, South Sudan before moving to Australia to escape civil war in 2004. He has plenty of previous experience in the professional basketball landscape, including 19 games with the … Continue reading BlackJacks Sign Non-American Import, Deng Adel

CEBL Announces 100-Game Regular Season Schedule

CEBL Announces 100-Game Regular Season Schedule

The Canadian Elite Basketball League has published their schedule for the 2022 season, the fourth season of the league's young history. It will feature 100 games across the league with each team playing 20 games, 10 home and 10 away. The schedule will also feature three new expansion franchises, the Newfoundland Growlers, the Montreal Alliance, … Continue reading CEBL Announces 100-Game Regular Season Schedule

CEBL Adds Non-American Import Roster Spot

CEBL Adds Non-American Import Roster Spot

On Monday afternoon, the Canadian Elite Basketball League announced that starting in the 2022 season, teams will have to have one player on their 10-man roster be an import player, or in other words, a non-American import player. Any player who has Canadian or American citizenship, even if they also have citizenship in another country, … Continue reading CEBL Adds Non-American Import Roster Spot

BlackJacks Ask Province Of Ontario For Same Exemption Given To Maple Leafs

BlackJacks Ask Province Of Ontario For Same Exemption Given To Maple Leafs

The Ottawa BlackJacks of the CEBL confirmed on Twitter Friday morning that they have requested that they be able to allow vaccinated health care workers to attend their games when they tip-off next week, similar to what they allowed the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs to do in game seven against the Montreal Canadiens a few … Continue reading BlackJacks Ask Province Of Ontario For Same Exemption Given To Maple Leafs