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Recap of the 2012 NBL Canada Owners' Meeting

Date: Jun 28, 2012
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Recap of the 2012 NBL Canada Owners' Meeting

(TORONTO, ON) Owners of the National Basketball League of Canada have deliberated over the course of two days in Toronto to discuss several topics for the upcoming 2012-2013 season. After review, the Board of Directors voted to have items implemented in the upcoming season.

Here are the following items that were voted upon:
  • Number of Regular Season games increased to 40 games
  • Regular Season will start November 1, 2012
  • Three minimum Canadian Players on Team Rosters
  • Two Divisions (Central & Atlantic)
  • Expanded Playoff Format with five qualifying teams; 1st Round (Best of 3),Semifinals & Finals (Best of 5)
“The two days of meetings were extremely productive and we’re excited about the
new changes that are being implemented for the upcoming season, “said NBL
Canada COO Ian McCarthy. “These changes will give added value to our fans and
partners as the league continue to grow. “
 
The League now turns its attention to the 2012 NBL Canada Pre-Draft Combine and
Draft to be held August 25th – 27th.
 
For more details please visit our website, www.nblcanada.ca.
 
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Media Contact:
Anthony Bennett
National Basketball League of Canada
Phone: 416.322.5188
E-mail: anthony@nblcanada.ca
 
About the National Basketball League of Canada
 
Founded in 2011, the National Basketball League of Canada is the nation’s only
professional basketball league. There are seven teams - Halifax Rainmen, London
Lightning, Moncton Miracles, Oshawa Power, Quebec Kebs, Saint John Mill Rats and
Summerside Storm – playing in the inaugural 2011-12 season and the league is poised
for continued expansion across Canada. NBL Canada is headquartered in Toronto, Ont.
NBL Canada is committed to developing the next generation of Canadian athletes and
raising the excitement for and awareness of basketball throughout the country.
 
For more information on the league, visit www.nblcanada.ca.
 
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