WINNIPEG – The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and TSN, Canada’s Sports Leader, announced Thursday the 2025 CEBL on TSN broadcast schedule. Featuring live coverage of 28 nationally televised games, including all playoff and Championship Weekend games in August. Winnipeg will host three nationally televised home games of the 2025 regular season and be featured in one away match-up. See below for a list of dates. And that's not all - every single CEBL game in 2025 will be streamed live on TSN+ , bringing you 127 games of pure basketball excitement. Sea Bears fans are encouraged bring signs and show their support for all home TSN games.

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Sea Bears have re-signed veteran guard Alex Campbell for the upcoming Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) season. Campbell, a key contributor in 2024, returns to bring his leadership, experience and clutch performances back to Winnipeg. A seasoned professional with eight years of experience, Campbell played a crucial role for the Sea Bears last season, averaging 6.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game in 23.9 minutes over 21 contests. His standout performance came on June 22 against the Saskatchewan Rattlers, when he scored a season-high 16 points. He also became the first Canadian CEBL player to reach the 1,000 career points milestone last season, achieving the feat in dramatic fashion with a target-score three-pointer to win the home opener against the Scarborough Shooting Stars. "Bringing Alex back was a top priority for us," said Head Coach and General Manager, Mike Taylor. "His veteran presence, ability to perform in high-pressure situations and commitment to our team culture make him an invaluable asset both on and off the court. He brings an incredible veteran presence and is tenacious on defence, making him a key component of our team’s identity." Campbell has built an impressive CEBL career, previously playing for the Vancouver Bandits, Fraser Valley Bandits and Saskatchewan Rattlers, where he was named Championship Weekend MVP in 2019. Over his CEBL career, he has shot 38 per cent from three, is second all-time in threes made, third in all-time points and ranks fifth in all-time target-score winners with eight. His ability to contribute across multiple facets of the game has made him a respected leader in the league. "I'm excited to be back and continue building on what we started last season," said Campbell. "I’m committed to bringing championship-caliber basketball to Winnipeg because this city truly deserves it. I’ll be playing for my brother, the late Chad Posthumus, every step of the way.” The Sea Bears tip off their 2025 CEBL campaign on May 16 at the Canada Life Centre, and fans can expect Campbell to once again be a steady force on both ends of the floor. Get in on the hottest ticket of the summer! Subscribe now and get access to our Insider pre-sale for single game tickets. ###

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Sea Bears have re-signed forward Emmanuel Akot for the 2025 season, bringing back a key contributor from last year’s squad as a protected player. The Winnipeg-born Akot made an immediate impact in the 2024 season, averaging 11.3 points, 3.4 rebounds and 2.1 assists over 12 games. He proved to be an efficient and versatile offensive threat, shooting 62.9 per cent from the field and 42.1 per cent from three-point range. He also delivered in clutch moments, securing two Target Score game-winners during the season. Following his time with the Sea Bears, Akot signed with KK Wloclawek in Poland’s top league. However, his season was cut short due to a foot injury, which required him to return to Winnipeg for surgery and rehabilitation. Since then, he has spent the offseason training with the Sea Bears’ athletic therapy staff, focusing on recovery and preparation for the upcoming season. "We’re thrilled to have Emmanuel back with the Sea Bears," said Head Coach and General Manager, Mike Taylor "He’s a talented and dynamic player who made a real impact last season. His commitment to rehab and training has been impressive, and we’re excited to see him take another step forward in 2025." Akot, a former standout at Western Kentucky, Boise State and Arizona, brings high-level experience and versatility to the roster. With professional experience in Canada, Poland and the Netherlands, he adds a valuable veteran presence as the Sea Bears prepare for another competitive season. "I’m excited to be back with the Sea Bears and to play in front of my hometown fans again," said Akot. "Last season was an incredible experience, and I’m grateful for the support I received from the organization throughout my rehab. I can’t wait to get back on the court and help this team compete for a championship." With Akot’s return, the Sea Bears look to build a strong and competitive roster heading into 2025. The team looks forward to welcoming him back to the floor and seeing him make an impact once again. Winnipeg is set to host Championship Weekend from August 21 to 24, bringing the league’s top teams to town for Canada’s biggest basketball celebration. Tournament packs will be available soon. ###

WINNIPEG – The Winnipeg Sea Bears have released the team’s 2025 schedule. During the regular season, the Winnipeg Sea Bears will play all Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) teams at least once both at home and away. The first 24-game season in league history will see the Sea Bears play 12 home and 12 away games in total, up from a total of 20 games in 2024, and beginning with the team's home and season opener Friday, May 16 at 7:30 p.m. against the Edmonton Stingers at Canada Life Centre. As the host club for the CEBL's 2025 Championship Weekend (CW25) - which will run from August 21-24 next summer - the Sea Bears are guaranteed to play in the Western Conference Final on Friday, August 22, and fans in Winnipeg will also witness the 2025 CEBL Championship Final and crowning of the league's champion on August 24. Both games will also take place at Canada Life Centre. “We’re thrilled to bring Canada’s premier basketball event to Winnipeg, especially after last year’s incredible show of support from our fans,” said Jason Smith, President of the Winnipeg Sea Bears.“Their passion and dedication truly embody the spirit of our city’s sports community, and they are the driving force behind the Sea Bears having this amazing opportunity.” CW25 will feature the Eastern and Western Conference Finals, the CEBL Championship Game, the Commissioner’s Luncheon, a free outdoor street festival and the CEBL Player Awards. Expect more CW25 events and entertainment details in the near future. The Sea Bears will start the season with two home games — the second one against their 2024 playoff rival, the Calgary Surge, on Saturday, May 23. The team’s first away game will be another matchup with Calgary on May 25. They will circle back to end their season in Edmonton on August 10, the latest they’ve played during the regular season. The Sea Bears will bring back the 2:00 p.m. Father’s Day game at home on June 15 and will play as part of a Canada Day Tripleheader at 2 p.m. on July 1 in Ottawa. Season tickets and flex packs for the 2025 season are available now. Single game tickets will go on sale in the spring. All games, including playoffs, will be live streamed on the Winnipeg Sea Bears app as well on CEBL+ and on CEBL Mobile, the official app of the CEBL. A schedule of nationally televised games will be released at a later date.

The Winnipeg Sea Bears are deeply saddened to announce the passing of our team captain and leader, Chad Posthumus on November 20, 2024.   Stricken by a brain aneurysm on November 9th and then by complications arising from corrective surgery, Chad fought hard but was unable to recover.  Chad was and will always remain the face of our team.   After a long, successful career playing abroad and for Team Canada, Chad was so excited to finally play professional basketball in his hometown, and he gave so much of his time and energy to both the team and our community. For that, we are eternally grateful.   Chad’s family and his partner, Meagan, need time to absorb this huge loss. To support them and grieve together as a community, we’ve set up an online Book of Condolences that you can access her e.  With Chad, we’ve won, lost and experienced joy TOGETHER, and now we must come TOGETHER again in grief, and mourn his loss. We know that this news and the emotions associated with such a huge loss is very difficult to process. We’ve gathered some resource materials that are available on our website, should you feel you need support.   The Posthumus family has asked that in lieu of flowers please consider a donation to Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation . More ways to honour Chad’s memory will be announced in due course.  We thank all of you for your support. Memorial service details will follow.   Add to the Book of Condolences  RESOURCES   Suggestions for communicating loss with younger children The death of a public figure can significantly affect children, as well as adults. This could be their first experience of death, and they might not really understand it, or maybe they have been bereaved and this brings up those difficult feelings again. After the death of an athlete, the news and social media will be talking about it, so it’s important to know how to talk to a child or young person you’re supporting. Use clear, age-appropriate language Although it’s tempting to use terms like ‘gone to sleep’, ‘passed away’ or ‘lost’, this can be confusing to children who often take things literally. If they’ve gone to sleep, why can’t we wake them up? If they’re lost, why can’t we find them? Although using words like ‘dead’, ‘died’ and ‘death’ might feel blunt and harsh, these words make it easier for children to understand the finality of death. How to explain what death is This might be a child or young person’s first experience of death and, if they are younger, they might not fully understand what death actually means. This can be confusing and frightening for them. When someone dies, their body has stopped working and they can’t be brought back to life. They are no longer able to do the things they could when they were alive, such as move or talk. When someone dies, their heart stops beating, they stop breathing, their brain stops thinking. Be honest Without clear information, children might ‘fill the gaps’ themselves to try and understand what is happening. If you’re able, it’s better to be open, honest and direct when talking about death. There will also be lots of information available to them elsewhere – on TV, online, overhearing conversations and playground talk. This can mean that children imagine all sorts of things about a death, which are often worse that the reality. Let them know their feelings are normal Whatever the child or young person is feeling, whether it’s anger, sadness, guilt, worry, confusion and more – these are all valid, normal reactions after learning about the death of someone. They may not be upset because they didn’t really have a connection to the athlete, and that’s fine. However, if they are upset, it would be unhelpful to say something like, ‘you didn’t know them so you can’t be sad’, and, instead, reassure them that it’s okay to feel what they’re feeling because their connection is real to them. Share your own experiences of grief. In some cases, you may also be experiencing a deep sense of loss about the athlete that has passed, or you may be able to draw from other times in your life you’ve felt grief. Don’t be afraid to share how you are feeling, while being mindful not to overpower the conversation. While our focus is on helping youth to process their own thoughts and emotions, your empathy and lessons you’ve learned can let youth know that these feelings are normal. When talking with youth about how they are feeling about an athletes death, here are some questions you can ask: • How are you feeling about this? • What are some ways that they inspired you? • Have you had someone you cared about pass away? What were some things that made you feel better then? • How can you apply lessons you’ve learned from their life to yours? • How can you support your friends who are also sad about this? • What can I do to support you? Also recognize that youth may not be ready to talk about their emotions right away. In that case, assure them that you are there for them when they are ready, and ask what you can do to support them in the meantime. For older youth The world can feel particularly heavy when a beloved athlete passes away. While they may not have known you personally, the connection we feel to these figures can be intense and meaningful. Here are some ways for teens to cope with the grief that can come from such a loss. 1. Acknowledge Your Feelings It’s perfectly normal to feel sad, angry, or even confused when a famous person dies. Acknowledge these feelings instead of pushing them aside. Allow yourself to grieve in your own way. Journaling can be a helpful tool for processing your emotions; write about what this person meant to you and how their work influenced your life. 2. Talk About It Share your feelings with friends, family, or even online communities who understand your grief. Talking about your emotions can help you feel less isolated. You might find that others share your love for the celebrity and can relate to your feelings of loss. 3. Celebrate Their Legacy Find ways to honour the memory of the person who has passed. This could be through practicing, working to learn a new skill, or engaging with their work in other ways. Creating a tribute, such as a scrapbook or a dedicated social media post, can also serve as a meaningful outlet for your feelings. 4. Seek Comfort in Community Sometimes, talking to others who also are impacted can provide a sense of belonging. These communities often share stories, memories, and tributes that can help you feel connected during a time of mourning. You might also find comfort in attending memorials or tribute events if they’re available. 5. Engage in Activities That Bring You Joy While it’s important to grieve, don’t forget to engage in activities that bring you happiness. Whether it’s spending time with friends, engaging in a hobby, or enjoying nature, these moments can help balance the sadness and remind you that joy still exists. 6. Limit Exposure to Negativity In the wake of an athlete’s death, social media can be a mixed bag. While some conversations can be uplifting, others may be filled with negativity or controversy. If you find that certain discussions or posts are upsetting you, consider taking a break from social media or curating your feed to focus on positive and supportive content. 7. Practice Self-Care During times of grief, it’s essential to take care of yourself. Prioritize sleep, eat nutritious meals, and engage in physical activity. Consider mindfulness practices like meditation or deep-breathing exercises to help centre your emotions. 8. Reach Out for Support If you find that your feelings of grief are overwhelming and interfering with your daily life, don’t hesitate to reach out for professional support. School counsellors, therapists, or support groups can provide guidance and tools to help you navigate your emotions. Conclusion Coping with the death of a famous person can be a unique and profound experience, especially for teens who may be exploring their identities and passions. Remember, it’s okay to grieve and to seek support. Allow yourself the space to honour your feelings and celebrate the legacy of those who have inspired you. In time, you’ll find ways to carry their memory forward, keeping their spirit alive in your heart. 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