The Bandits were able to cut the deficit to five points in the fourth quarter, but Small called a timeout to calm his team down and they responded, taking an 18-point lead into the Elam Ending. The entire Summer Series was played under Elam Ending rules, which attempts to eliminate the late fouling by trailing teams in an attempt to stop the clock and extend the contest. EDMONTON -- The Oilers season may be over, but another local team is one win away from a championship. Edmonton Stingers forward Brody Clarke lifts the championship trophy after defeating the Fraser Valley Bandits 90-73 to win the Canadian Elite Basketball League Summer Series final at Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, Ont., on Aug. 9, 2020. “The league got a lot better since last year and everybody came to play. You can take down the signs but the great City of Edmonton still boasts a current champion in the Edmonton Stingers of the Canadian Elite Basketball League . Moon scored 31 points on a stellar 11-of-14 (.786) shooting from the field while also registering five rebounds, two assists and three steals. this summer, per report, The Latest: Royal family releases Philip montage set to poem, Post-secondary students brace for ‘tough’ graduation under cloud of COVID-19, What to know about quinoa’s nutrition, calories, & benefits, Forget Raisins. “Kudos to Kyle (Julius) and his team, they're a gritty bunch. The Stingers defeated the Bandits 90-73 at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, Ont., on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. The Edmonton Stingers celebrate their 108-104 victory over the Fraser Valley Bandits during a CEBL game at Northlands Expo Centre in Edmonton, on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2019. It was Fraser Valley’s third come-from-behind win of the Summer Series. The slim deficit would be as close as Fraser Valley would get; however, as the Stingers absorbed each counterattack and made their run, usually led by Moon. “I told my mom I loved her before the game and I told her that me and the team we’re going to get this done for my stepdad. CEBL CHAMPIONSHIP FINAL: Edmonton Stingers vs Fraser Valley Bandits Pregame Show Another special edition of The Starting Rotation as we set up the Edmonton Stingers and Fraser Valley Bandits. “He’s become such a vocal leader and he can dominate a game in so many different ways,” Stingers coach Jermaine Small said of Moon. “In my coaching career, it was one of the best performances I’ve been a part of. Adika Peter-McNeilly drove to the rim, absorbed contact from Kyle Johnson and converted a tough lay-up before nailing a free throw that gave Edmonton a 13-point lead. It was fitting that Moon stood on the free-throw line with the ball and victory in his hands, reaching the Elam Ending target score of 90 for his champion Stingers. “We knew coming into this tournament we were the team that was most together,” Moon said. This season, Edmonton was to host Championship Weekend, however the COVID-19 pandemic forced a delay in the start of the year and, eventually, the seven-team league settled on a tournament format in St. Catharines. The Edmonton Stingers are bringing another championship to town after winning the Canadian Elite Basketball League Summer Series title on Sunday. Edmonton’s returning core rose to the occasion and fought off the Bandits’ last push. On June 15th the league are beloved Edmonton Stingers play in issued a massive update. Peter Ruttgaizer and Joe Raso break down Edmonton's 90-73 win over Fraser Valley in the CEBL Summer Series championship game. I know he’s proud of me, and I want to continue to make him proud.”. Fraser Valley was led by their motivational leader, Junior Cadougan, who contributed a team-high 13 points. We dropped the first game to them (Fraser Valley), so we knew it was going to be a tough task, but everybody handled their business from start to finish and we came out and got this championship.". The Edmonton Stingers, led by final MVP Xavier Moon, rolled through the competition to win the Summer Series championship. Supplied / CEBL, avarion Nix of the Frasers Valley Bandits is surrounded by Edmonton Stingers forwards Adika Peter-McNeilly (right) and Brody Clarke (left) in the final of the Canadian Elite Basketball League Summer Series. “Every shot we put up, every rebound, every steal we got, we all played together. Edmonton was able to get the nine points they required in short order and Moon went to the foul line needing to sink both his shots to end the game and cue the championship celebrations. Xavier Moon scored 31 points as the Edmonton Stingers downed the Fraser Valley Bandits 90-73 in the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship game on Sunday in St. Catharines, Ont. “We knew in the first five minutes of the second half, we had a chance to put them away and we hit the kill switch and kept running it down their throat,” Small said. Celebrations ensued immediately as Small’s group stormed the court and surrounded Moon, who took a moment to savour the game-clinching moment before being mobbed by his teammates. Moon was fouled with the Stingers up 88-73 and calmly knocked down the two free throws to give his team the win. A 14-1 run by the Stingers in the fourth quarter and timely baskets down the stretch by Peter-McNeilly, Travis Daniels, Brody Clarke and Moon helped solidify a much-deserved victory for the Stingers, who proved that its returning foundation was up to the task of giving Edmonton its first CEBL Championship. The CEBL tips off its third season June 5 with a championship rematch featuring the Edmonton Stingers and Fraser Valley Bandits in B.C. The top four teams advance to the CEBL championship playoffs. The Edmonton Stingers achieved Canadian basketball glory on Sunday, defeating the Fraser Valley Bandits, 90-73, and exercising the demons that lingered with the team after suffering a heartbreaking two-point semifinal defeat to the CEBL’s inaugural season champions, the Saskatchewan Rattlers. The six-foot-two, 190-pound Moon from Goodwater, Ala., joined the Stingers last season and returned to the team for the Summer Series this year. That's a special group to me.". Moon’s 31 points were the most scored in a CEBL Championship Game and were also the most scored by a CEBL player this season, besting Fraser Valley forward Cameron Forte’s previous high of 30. Dalhousie Tigers guard Alex Carson of Lower Sackville was selected seventh overall by the Edmonton Stingers in the CEBL U Sports draft on Wednesday. "It's unfortunate that it didn't end the way we wanted,” Bandits head coach and general manager Kyle Julius said. They defeated the expansion Ottawa BlackJacks 88-75 on Saturday in the semifinal with Moon hitting a three-pointer to clinch the victory. “I just told the group that I'm extremely proud of them. "It was a tough journey,” Moon said. The Edmonton Stingers hosted a watch party for basketball fans to watch the game between the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors, which the Raptors won 114-110 to win the NBA Championship. He makes so many timely plays.”. Moon’s stepfather, Elbert Clyde Wilson, was shot and killed outside of his home in Alabama on April 20, 2016. The Stingers Championship win came within the League bubble in St. Catharines, Ontario and the celebration was muted by Covid-19. “I’m so happy we could do this together as a team. See How the Founder of Girls Auto Clinic Challenges the Status Quo. The Bandits arrived with a chip on their shoulder after being labelled by skeptics as too small to compete. The Edmonton Stingers beat the Ottawa Blackjacks 88-75 … Fraser Valley finished the round robin with a 4-2 record and held their own for most of the game, but were outclassed by the Stingers, who emerged as the dominant team in 2020. We just put it away and having the MVP doesn't hurt.". The Stingers entered the game as favourites after finishing the CEBL Summer Series round robin atop the league standings with a 5-1 record, and a returning cast of players from last season. The Stingers defeated the Fraser Valley Bandits 90-73 in the championship game at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, Ont., with guard and tournament MVP Xavier Moon aptly hitting the game-winning basket. What's Your Best Retro Recipe With a Modern Twist? But Really, What's the Right Temperature for Cooked Chicken? “We used our size, and we’re fortunate to have three guys who can score in the post. A late triple by Moon in the second quarter helped Edmonton take a four-point lead into halftime. This is the most-together team I’ve ever played on in my life.”, Like us on Facebook to see similar stories, Risky pandemic behaviour off the clock could mean workplace discipline: lawyers, Iran names suspect in Natanz attack, says he fled country, Power companies urge Biden to implement policies to cut emissions 80% by 2030, Hunter Just Dropped the Cutest Crocs Lookalikes That Your Kid Needs for Spring, Sportscaster Joe Buck will guest-host 'Jeopardy!' Edmonton Stingers head coach Jermaine Small lifts the Canadian Elite Basketball League championship trophy after a 90-73 win against the Fraser Valley Bandits in the CEBL Summer Series final at the Meridian Centre in St. Catharines, Ont., on Sunday, Aug. 9, 2020. Oops, there was an error sending your message. “I just stood there and I was thinking to myself, this is for my stepdad,” Moon said. Edmonton Stingers Look to Extend Winning Streak Against Saskatchewan Derek VanDiest • Aug 08, 2019 The Stingers want to go into the final-four tournament in Saskatoon two weeks as the top seed and will likely need to win two of their final three games to stay in first place. I couldn't be more proud of the group. He led the way offensively in the final for the Stingers with 31 points, while Travis Daniels and Brody Clarke each had 14. We did a great job of buying into what coach Small was preaching. The Bandits entered the game fresh off a thrilling comeback on Saturday that saw Fraser Valley turn around a 14-point fourth quarter deficit and inch out a one-point victory, 76-75, over the Hamilton Honey Badgers. In the second half, the Stingers went on a 14-8 run to take a 10-point lead and were able to maintain the advantage through the rest of the third to go into the final quarter up 65-56. Guys love playing with him and he’s so clutch. “That feeling from last year was still so fresh in our minds, and that’s honestly what fuelled us the most,” Moon said. Following an immensely successful CEBL Summer Series that saw the league’s product on and off the court elevate to new heights, fans have much to look forward to as the league begins immediate preparations for its 2021 season. No stranger to trailing at the break, Fraser Valley entered the second half desperate to pull off one last comeback. We started with our group chats and meetings back in March. Edmonton was up 81-63 when the Elam Ending was brought into effect, turning the game clock off with 3:13 left to play and setting the target score at 90. The reigning CEBL champion Edmonton Stingers announced Monday that they have re-signed star guard Xavier Moon. The work that we put in, the approach. The two teams shared the lead through the second, but a pair of free throws from Peter-McNeilly and a layup by Daniels gave Edmonton a 39-35 halftime lead. Moon asserted himself early, mixing in an array of floaters, and step-backs to keep the Bandits off balance. It was with cautious optimism the Canadian Elite Basketball League delivered its 2021 schedule. The Edmonton Stingers are bringing another championship to town after winning the Canadian Elite Basketball League Summer Series title on Sunday. It’s not the schedule they anticipated, and it’s a far cry from the Ultimate Sports Fan Pass that would have seen the Stingers, Edmonton Prospects, FC Edmonton and Edmonton’s Canadian Football League team come together to open the door for each other in time for Edmonton to host the CEBL championship weekend Aug. 14-16. Edmonton Stingers Announce 2021 Season Schedule Feb 25, 2021 Stingers Return To Edmonton Expo Centre To Defend Canadian Elite Basketball League Championship EDMONTON, AB – The Canadian Elite Basketball League led Canadian sports in returning to play after the novel coronavirus disrupted the world of sports in March of 2020. Here's how to find and use it, What you see is what you get with Drouin | HI/O Bonus, The Queen shares private photo with Prince Philip on eve of his funeral, Here’s Why Some People Won’t Experience Any COVID-19 Vaccine Side Effects. The Basketball Show: Edmonton Stingers Championship Special - Part 2. The Bandits closed the third down nine points but ran out of steam in the final frame. A 14-1 run by the Stingers in the fourth quarter and timely baskets down the stretch by Peter-McNeilly, Travis Daniels, Brody Clarke and Moon helped solidify a much-deserved victory for the Stingers, who proved that its returning foundation was up to the task of giving Edmonton its first CEBL Championship. Junior Cadougan had 13 points for Fraser Valley, while Marcus Capers had 12 and Mark Klassen 11. I said that the biggest thing would be our composure and our poise. Reigning CEBL Player of the Year Xavier Moon rose to the challenge and would not be denied a championship. The Stingers, who boast the most productive offence in the league at 89.5 points a game and are riding a six-game win streak, defeated the Ottawa BlackJacks, 88-75, Saturday afternoon to advance to their first CEBL Championship. https://torontoobserver.ca/2020/11/26/xavier-moon-plans-to-return-as-an- Microsoft and partners may be compensated if you purchase something through recommended links in this article. The Edmonton Stingers and Fraser Valley Bandits will relive their Summer Series opening game on Sunday with the stakes raised to the ultimate degree. Dubbed the Summer Series, Hoyt and the Stingers went on to hoist the championship trophy with a dominant display of seven straight wins. Supplied / CEBL, Release Tension & Ease Neck Pain In Minutes, 42 WD-40 tricks that everyone needs to know now, Dentists Say This Little-Known Trick Will Easily Fix Bad Breath Forever. Last summer, the fledgling Canadian Elite Basketball League was first out of the gates among all Canadian pro sports in announcing plans to hold a bubble tournament in St. Catharines, Ont. Photo by Ian Kucerak/Postmedia Photo by Ian Kucerak Ian Kucerak / Postmedia Article content. Fans seated closer to the court should expect to pay more than those at the back of the venue. "A big part of it was that last year we focused on the goal too much, this year we focused on the process,” Stingers head coach and general manager Jermaine Small said. With a championship on the line, Jahenns Manigat opened the half with a three-pointer, which brought the Bandits to within a single point. Last season, the Stingers finished second in the CEBL standings, but were upset in the league semifinal by the eventual inaugural champions Saskatchewan Rattlers. CEBL CHAMPIONSHIP WEEKEND Host Saskatchewan, Edmonton, Niagara and Hamilton have already locked up spots in the CEBL championship weekend Aug. 22-25 in Saskatoon as the Guelph Nighthawks (5-13) and Fraser Valley Bandits (4-14) have been eliminated from the playoff picture. XAVIER MOON ENDS IT - the Edmonton Stingers are your 2020 @CEBLeague champs Final score: @FV_Bandits 73 - 90 @ED_Stingers #OurGame pic.twitter.com/CQZcfwqiH5 — CBC Sports … Against the Bandits, things were tight through the first quarter as Fraser Valley took a 15-14 lead in the first 10 minutes. The two-time Player of the Year was second in the league in scoring and first in assists averaging 19.5 points and 4.5 assists per game in 2020. It’s such a surreal feeling, especially with the circumstances we’re all under, but I wouldn’t want to win a championship with any other group of guys.”, XAVIER MOON ENDS IT - the Edmonton Stingers are your 2020 @CEBLeague champs , Final score: @FV_Bandits 73 - 90 @ED_Stingers #OurGame pic.twitter.com/CQZcfwqiH5. Edmonton Stingers guard Deondre Parks leaps into the air to shoot the ball during the game at SaskTel Centre in Saskatoon, Sk on Thursday, June 6, 2019. We went to them, and they dominated the paint.”. Moon was also lethal from three-point distance on the night, connecting on three-of-five of his attempts. Although an impressive feat, it left skeptics wondering if the Bandits had enough in the tank for one last miracle. We did everything the right way, throughout the tournament and preparation. Moon led Edmonton to a title last year while capturing Finals MVP in the process. Host Brian Swane is joined by Kiera Lyons and Avry Lewis-McDougall as they break down what to look for in the Championship Game. The Bandits entered the fourth down by nine points, but Edmonton outscored Fraser Valley 25-17 in the fourth to pull ahead for good. Edmonton Stingers ticket prices vary based on the venue, seat selection and opponents. Edmonton Stingers forward Jordan Baker (8) is fouled by Fraser Valley Bandits' Clint Robinson (44) at Northlands Expo Centre in Edmonton on Aug. 1, 2019. 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