CEBL On CBC

 

     2022 CEBL (Canadian Elite Basketball League) games can be seen live on CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation).  The 2022 CEBL season features ten teams including the Edmonton Stingers, the Fraser Valley Bandits, the Guelph Nighthawks, the Hamilton Honey Badgers, the Montreal Alliance, the Newfoundland Growlers, the Niagara River Lions, the Ottawa BlackJacks, the Saskatchewan Rattlers, and the Scarborough Shooting Stars.

     Today's CEBL game on CBC featured the top two teams in the league.  The Niagara River Lions defeated the Hamilton Honey Badgers 83-79 in Hamilton, Ontario.  The Hamilton Honey Badgers are currently in 1st place in the 2022 CEBL standings with an overall record of 14-6.  The Niagara River Lions are currently in 2nd place in the 2022 CEBL standings with an overall record of 13-7.  CEBL games conclude with an Elam Ending.

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-  The CEBL played their inaugural season in 2019.  

-  The Saskatchewan Rattlers won the 2019 CEBL Championship.  

-  The Edmonton Stingers won the CEBL Championship in 2020, and 2021.  

-  The 2022 CEBL Championship is scheduled for August 14th.  

For more information about the CEBL click on  https://www.cebl.ca  

For more information about CBC click on  https://www.cbc.ca  

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CHL On CBC

 

     Live broadcasts of CHL (Canadian Hockey League) games can be seen on Saturday afternoons throughout the season on CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Company).  The CHL includes the OHL (Ontario Hockey League), the QMJHL (Quebec Major Junior Hockey League), and the WHL (Western Hockey League).  The next live broadcast on CBC is scheduled for Saturday at 3:00 p.m. when the Kingston Frontenacs host the Mississauga Steelheads.  Both teams compete against each other in the Eastern Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.  

     The Flint Firebirds, and the Saginaw Spirit both compete against each other in the Western Conference of the Ontario Hockey League.  The Flint Firebirds are currently in 4th place in the OHL Western Conference standings with 12 points, and an overall record of 6-3.  The Saginaw Spirit are currently in 7th place in the OHL Western Conference standings with 11 points and an overall record of 5-3-1 (1 overtime loss).

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-  The Kingston Frontenacs are currently in 5th place in the OHL Eastern Conference standings with 14 points, and an overall record of  6-3-2 (2 overtime losses).  

-  The Mississauga Steelheads are currently in 7th place in the OHL Eastern Conference standings with 13 points, and an overall record of 6-4-1 (1 overtime loss). 

-  CBC broadcasts Hockey Night In Canada live on Saturday nights throughout the NHL season. 

-  This Saturday night's broadcast of Hockey Night In Canada features the Toronto Maple Leafs at the Buffalo Sabres at 7:00 p.m. followed by the Vancouver Canucks at the Vegas Golden Nights at 10:00 p.m.

For more information about the Canadian Hockey League click on  https://chl.ca 

For more information about Canadian Broadcasting Company click on  https://www.cbc.ca 

For OHL stats, and standings click on  https://ontariohockeyleague.com 

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Why Don't We Have A Hockey Day?

     Last Saturday was officially "Hockey Day in Canada", and the Mitten State Sports Report celebrated by attending an ACHA (American Collegiate Hockey Association) college hockey game, despite the fact that I am not Canadian.  "Hockey Day in Canada" is a celebration of the game of hockey throughout Canada, and the event includes a television broadcast on the CBC (Canadian Broadcasting Corporation) Network of many different levels of hockey from all around the country.  The television coverage is highlighted by an NHL (National Hockey League) triple header featuring all seven Canadian franchises.
     While watching the television coverage on Saturday I began thinking, why don't we have a hockey day? Maybe the idea wouldn't be as well received in the warm weather climates, but the concept could flourish in the Midwest, and especially in the state of Michigan!  Detroit is known as "Hockeytown", and the game of hockey is as popular in the state of Michigan as it is anywhere throughout the country.  Different brands of hockey like the NHL, the AHL (American Hockey League), the OHL (Ontario Hockey League), and college hockey could all benefit from an official "Hockey Day".  There could be outdoor games, and the biggest rivalries in hockey could be scheduled for the event.  Clark Park in Detroit could be a perfect place to host "Hockey Day" games, especially with the recent upgrades which allow for night games under the lights.  Think about it, you could have the Detroit Red Wings play the Toronto Maple Leafs, the Michigan Wolverines play the Michigan State Spartans, the Plymouth Whalers play the Saginaw Spirit, and the Grand Rapids Griffins play the Toronto Marlies.  Mix in some Detroit Red Wings Alumni games, and sprinkle in some high school state final games, and you've got yourself a full slate of hockey games that would appeal to any hockey fan.  The NHL, and the game of hockey is constantly competing with other mainstream sports like baseball, basketball, and football, and a  Hockey Day in America", or even a "Hockey Day in Michigan" would only help their cause.  What do you think about a "Hockey Day in America"?  What about a "Hockey Day in Michigan"?  Leave a comment and let everyone know what you think!  You can always email the Mitten State Sports Report directly at mittenstatesportsreport@rocketmail.com

          

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