Thought I'd start a thread on our new Franchise. I didn't go to the game, but everything I've seen online has made it look like a great time. And they won, so that's good. 

Edited May 28, 20232 yr by Bigblue204

8 hours ago, Bigblue204 said:

Thought I'd start a thread on our new Franchise. I didn't go to the game, but everything I've seen online has made it look like a great time. And they won, so that's good. 

How did they come up with "Sea Bears"?  Are they trying not to offend Polar bears???

WDF are the seasbears?

They drew 7,303. Sell out. Crazy. Everyone I spoke with that went had a great time. 

10 hours ago, JCon said:

They drew 7,303. Sell out. Crazy. Everyone I spoke with that went had a great time. 

Yeah thats what ivheard as well.

12 hours ago, JCon said:

They drew 7,303. Sell out. Crazy. Everyone I spoke with that went had a great time. 

Its a novelty. It remains to be seen if this is sustainable- the previous basketball teams here have not lasted.

1 minute ago, Tracker said:

Its a novelty. It remains to be seen if this is sustainable- the previous basketball teams here have not lasted.

The popularity of basketball across Canada has never been higher so if there's a time for it to succeed here, it's now. 

Well it's safe to say one of the students at the school I work at attended the game (wearing a Sea Bears shirt)

58 minutes ago, bigg jay said:

The popularity of basketball across Canada has never been higher so if there's a time for it to succeed here, it's now. 

Basketball has been and still is growing massively in popularity with the younger folks while Football/Baseball are aging out and losing fans.      

I guess the only doubt would be if the kids would care about a local team or if they would only follow the big league?

18 hours ago, Fatty Liver said:

How did they come up with "Sea Bears"?  Are they trying not to offend Polar bears???

David Asper (team owner) was on CJOB last week. His story was that Sea Bears is a direct translation of the original Latin species of Polar Bear.

1 minute ago, GCJenks said:

David Asper (team owner) was on CJOB last week. His story was that Sea Bears is a direct translation of the original Latin species of Polar Bear.

https://www.worldwildlife.org/species/polar-bear

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The polar bear's Latin name, Ursus maritimus, means "sea bear." It's an apt name for this majestic species, which spends much of its life in, around, or on the ocean–predominantly on the sea ice.

 

I will also add that they seem to be doing fairly well with the merch sales too. Was int he city for a couple hours yesterday and saw a few kids wearing gear.

5 hours ago, GCJenks said:

David Asper (team owner) was on CJOB last week. His story was that Sea Bears is a direct translation of the original Latin species of Polar Bear.

 

"We call the white bear "Nanuq", what is Latin?"

Anyone else going to tonight's playoff game? 

no but I will happily watch on TSN5 at 8

My daughter loves basketball so I took her to a game a few weeks ago. Highly recommended and quite entertaining.  Definitely worth the price.

Its not a novelty btw, Winnipeg draws for basketball.  I've been convinced that an NBA team would work here for years( won't happen but ppl here would sell it out) not sure if ppl noticed but Winnipeg is a pretty big sports town. Comparing this to 30 years ago is odd

Seabears btw own the top 6 or 7 attendance also. This is year 1  

Gonna add, I'm a huge fan of polar bears and their merchandise is pretty sweet looking. Great logo great simple colors. Looks great.  Dare I say nicer than Jets gear 

I'm waiting till my daughter is older but Churchill needs to happen 

 

Edited August 5, 20232 yr by Goalie

That was a lot of fun. Disappointed in the outcome but we'll go back again next year. 

And Kardinal was great. Really engaging. 

Its a good night out. Pretty good basketball, excellent atmosphere.

I wish NBA teams still did what they did up until the late 80s/early 90s, play a few home games at a neutral site. Not sure we'd support an NBA team for 41 games but 2-3 games would sell out for sure.

2 hours ago, Goalie said:

Its not a novelty btw, Winnipeg draws for basketball. 

Attendace is really good compare to most NBA G League teams but they also play 25 at home at same time as NBA/NHL.

Watched the playoff game on TV. Looked like an NBA atmosphere! We went to the season finale and had a blast. I actively dislike basketball but plan to check out a few more games next year.

 

 

 

Chad didn't make it 😥 (and apparently Gordo and I posted at the same time)

 

Edited November 21, 20241 yr by iHeart