In a match-up that many in the lower mainland were watching mainly due to the fact if the Mariners went on to win they might have to plan a road trip south to Seattle catching the action with the Mariners playing the Jays.

Dreams do come true and when and if you get a chance to catch a game you have to remember that a big part of the Jay’s organization is the Vancouver Canadians team who are a farm team to the Jay’s.

Now you’ll have the chance to take in some electric ball and could possibly be a part of history in the marking.

If you weren’t able to catch the action as the Tigers took their game plan to Seattle in a winner take all against the Mariners in a contest that was played in front of 47,025 fans who for the most part spent the night standing. 

The Tigers weren’t going down without a fight in a contest that saw the game played till the early hours of the morning in Detroit that had the fans cheering from a distance.

The Mariners pushed the game in a contest that was a must win considering that they haven’t played in for more than two decades.

The win saw them pull out the win over the Tigers in 15 rounds with Mariners Manager Dan Wilson called the squad to earn a 3-2 walk-off win advancing to Toronto against the Blue Jays.

In a contest that went the distance and then some it’ll be interesting to see how they will manage the pitching rotation which has to be tired being pushed to the limit.

Going the extra mile and beyond they somehow managed to get everyone to buy into the concept of winning with contributions from everyone ranging from players on the bench, pitchers or relievers.

The game itself saw the largest lead by either team leading by only one run which was the longest elimination game in postseason MLB history.

We can only imagine the conversation in the club house prior to the first pitch with both clubs knowing that it was a winner take all and advance.

Simply put – there is no such thing as losing having a long hard look at yourself with everyone playing for each other with no free rides.

The Tigers started Tarik Skubal who according to some in the baseball world who just might be the best MLB left-handed pitcher in the game but interesting that he started four games and the Tigers have lost them all.

A.J. Hinch, Tigers Manager pulled Skubal after the sixth inning that saw the Mariners score in the seventh on Leo Rivas’s RBI single that knotted the game until its dramatic conclusion. 

When he was asked he mentioned that it was an “Easy decision” after 99 pitches continuing to tell the media “After the fifth, I checked in on him, how he was doing physically and emotionally, and we both knew that he had one left. You know, he emptied his tank and obviously was emotional coming off the mound, and I think that signals exactly where we were in the game. He gave us everything he could.”

It’ll be interesting to know the status of Bryan Woo, Seattle’s Right-Hander, who was left off the ALDS roster apparently due to pectoral inflammation. He did throw in the bullpen Friday and could return knowing that he was the club’s best starter in the regular season who led their rotation with 4.3 wins, 2.94 ERA over 186.2 innings.  

Seattle used three starting pitchers in Friday’s win with Luis Castillo and Logan Gilbert both entering in relief which leaves Bryce Miller, who started Wednesday, to take the mound on only three days’ rest.

He (Miller) threw 55 pitches in Game 4 and allowed two runs and four hits in only 4 1/3 innings.

Should he return it’ll be a rematch of the 2022 AL Wild Card Series that saw the Mariners complete a two-game sweep overcoming an 8-1 deficit in Game 2 which is something the Jays want to forget.

Following their 3-2 win the team stayed in Seattle before heading to Toronto which could lead to a late Saturday arrival against the Blue Jays.

Mariners manager Dan Wilson mentioned “Our guys will be ready and we’ll get there tonight, get some rest, and we’ll be ready to go.”

For the first time since 2001 and fourth time overall the Mariners will play in the American League Championship Series, against the Toronto Blue Jays with the seven-game series and the first pitch Sunday night in Toronto at Rogers Centre.

Seattle is starting Bryce Miller while the Jays are starting Kevin Gausman and regardless of who you cheer for it’s going to be exceptional ball!!!

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Of course our dealings are mainly with the media relations/play by play person who is Tyler Zickle is in his fifth season with the C’s and eighth within the Toronto Blue Jays organization in addition to his 11th in Minor League Baseball.

Prior to joining the C’s he was the Director of Promotions & Entertainment and Radio Broadcaster for the Double-A New Hampshire Fisher Cats. 

Having spent three seasons in Manchester, he was instrumental for the entire in-game presentation and promotions departments while traveling throughout the Eastern League in addition to calling ‘Cats games. 

In 2018 he worked alongside current Jays skipper John Schneider having the luxury to spend time with pro players like Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bo Bichette, Cavan Biggio and Jordan Romano.

It all started in 2014 as a communications intern for the Advanced-A Lake Elsinore Storm in the California League. He made his professional baseball radio debut with the Storm in 2015 and went behind the mic in the middle innings of road games.

Over his time in Vancouver he has been a welcome addition to the team but prior to Tyler we have the privilege to work with good friend Rob Fai who is now the Director of Sales and Marketing.

As with all organizations any media request must go through the media department and we are fortunate to have a strong working relationship with the C’s.

This past weekend I had friends in from Finland as their son attends and plays with the Delta Hockey Academy and since the team had a day off I asked Tyler if he could arrange a pair of passes for the game.

DID NOT KNOW!!!!

I for one clearly DID NOT KNOW and as I like to mention it to you and listed under “WHO KNEW”??? 

Pesäpallo (Finnish pronunciation: [ˈpesæˌpɑlːo]; lit. ’nest ball’; Swedish: Boboll colloquially known in Finnish as pesis and also referred to as Finnish baseball) is a fast-moving bat-and-ball sport that is often referred to as the national sport of Finland.

The basic idea of pesäpallo is similar to that of baseball: the offense tries to score by hitting the ball successfully and running through the bases, while the defense tries to put the batter and runners out. 

One of the most important differences between pesäpallo and baseball is that the ball is pitched vertically, which makes hitting the ball, as well as controlling the power and direction of the hit, much easier.

They had never seen let alone been to a ball game and for them this was something new and  exciting which they enjoyed from the drive in to going through the gates.

You couldn’t have picked a better day for a game on a hot, muggy 31 degree day with a sell-out crowd on hand.

Thanks to Tyler for the press release but most of all “thanks’ for the passes.

The C’s managed to get another strong start with a pair of home runs along with a strong start from MLB #6 Blue Jays prospect Gage Stanifer who carried the C’s to a 4-3 win over the Tri-City Dust Devils – farm team for the LA.

The first home run was in the bottom of the fourth with a man on and no outs that saw Carter Cunningham hammer his 14^th of the season making it 2-0 for the C’s.

Tri-City tied it with a two-out homer in the top of the fifth that saw  the C’s take the lead in the bottom of the sixth. 

Edward Duran led off with a go-ahead solo which was his first as a Canadian followed when Jay Harry doubled that set up a single from Matt Scannell singled  making it 4-2.

Stanifer’s (21 year-old) went six innings for his third straight start allowing two hits – a single and a homer in the fifth – while issuing one walk and striking out eight.

Nate LaRue and Julio Ortiz each worked a scoreless inning of relief before Aaron Munson (S, 3) found himself in some hot water in the ninth. 

He struck out the first man he faced but hit the next batter before giving up consecutive singles that scored a run. 

The righty induced a pop up in the next at-bat then threw a wild pitch that allowed the tying and go-ahead runs to advance into scoring position. 

Munson would escape the jam thanks to a ground ball that kicked off his cleat and redirected to shortstop Arjun Nimmala, who gloved it quickly and fired to first to end the game with the C’s on top 4-3.

Seven of nine starters reached base and six had a hit. Cunningham, Duran and Harry each finished with two knocks apiece. 

With the win, the C’s take five of six from the Dust Devils to close out their season series with the Angels affiliate and are 10-2 in their last 12 games. 

Thanks to a loss by first place Eugene today, the Canadians are now in second place and seven games back of the top spot with 12 games remaining.

Vancouver will enjoy an off day and start their final road series of the season Tuesday (August 26th) in Hillsboro at 6:35 p.m.

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Friday’s Nooners game was attended by lots of youngsters from the Vancouver Boys and Girls Club in the area who weren’t short of being loud who came to cheer on the C’s.

While some might question or think why would any group have a ball game on their agenda but one might simply ask “why not” as they were apparently using this day as a wrap-up to a summer full of fun.

I did find it ironic that the group sitting directly in front of me at the top of the bleachers directly behind home plate were from Tsawwassen who operate near Winskill Park so naturally we spoke.

To no real surprise the stands were packed as expected on a Friday Nooners which takes in a wide variety of fans of all ages.

The game ended up on a two-hit shutout 4-0 win against the Tri-City Dust Devils (LAA) that was credited to both Silvano Hechavarria and Juanmi Vasquez.

The press release is from Tyler Zickle play by play for the C’s.

Enjoy the read and make plans to attend one of the upcoming games as the season is slowly coming to a close.

Hechavarria (W, 2-0) was fantastic from the first pitch. He retired the side in order in the first, stranded a one-out walk in the second, escaped the third after a lead-off double then went 1-2-3 in the fourth before the C’s got to Tri-City starter Chris Cortez in the bottom of the fourth inning.

Arjun Nimmala and Carter Cunningham singled to put runners at the corners with no outs and a double play in the next at-bat made it 1-0 Vancouver.

Staked to a one-run advantage, Hechavarria – MLB Pipeline’s #26 Blue Jays prospect – would retire the next seven hitters before a one-out single in the seventh, but he responded with his fourth K of the day against what would be his last batter. His final line: 6.2 IP / 0 R / 2 H / 1 BB / 4 K.

Vasquez (S, 1) turned in 2.1 perfect innings of relief to close it out and secure at least a series split with the Dust Devils this week.

While the lone run proved to be enough, Jay Harry added a two-out, two-RBI double in the sixth and Sean Keys clubbed his team-high 15^th homer of the year in the eighth to put the game away for good.

All nine starters reached base and six had a hit. Keys led the way with two knocks while Harry’s two RBI paced the offence.

As you can see in the photo below construction is still on-going and won’t officially be finished but will be ready for the opening day at the start of the 2026 season.

If you have (and I hope you have) attended games in the past this was the picnic area but is being renovated with the club house on the bottom and the top will be a restaurant (so we were told) for fans to take in the game.

Things are progressing rather well so if and when you attend a C’s game be aware of your surroundings and be courteous to your fellow fans!

It’s going to be quite the facility once completed.

The series continues tomorrow night at 7:05 p.m. Jackson Wentworth toes the slab for the C’s opposite #3 Angels prospect Ryan Johnson.

Catch the action on the C’s Broadcast Network: Bally Sports Live and Sportsnet 650.

All photos credit to Mark Steffens – fotoguy.org

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The Canadians are seven games back of the first place Emeralds in the second half standings, effectively eight games if you consider that Eugene holds the tiebreaker over Vancouver.

With 33 games left on the schedule, the C’s will look to catch fire while hoping that the Giants affiliate cools off.

After taking home Northwest League Pitcher of the Week honours after striking out nine across 5.1 innings, Javen Coleman continued his dominant pitching on Thursday night.

 Although he allowed a run, he punched out four batters across two innings to earn his first save of the season. FITTING IN NICELY: After smashing two home runs in his C’s debut on Wednesday night – including one in his first plate appearance – Alexis Hernandez added two more hits and a walk in his second game with Vancouver. 

After working nine offensive walks in last night’s game, the Canadians now have 520 walks on the season, the most in all of high-A. Among Northwest League leaders, the Canadians have four players amongst the top ten: Je’Von Ward (64, 1st), Sean Keys (60, 2nd), Eddie Micheletti (55, 6th), and Carter Cunningham (54, tied for 7th)

The Canadians wrapped up July with a 14-11 record that included several excellent individual efforts that saw Fernando Perez pitch his best baseball to date managing a 1.45 ERA, 1.02 WHIP, and 21 strikeouts against 4 walks in 18.2 July innings. 

Carter Cunningham had his best month with a .856 OPS including five home runs and 14 free passes. 

Cutter Coffey led the C’s in July with 29 hits, 15 runs scored, and 18 RBI producing an .868 OPS in 24 games. 

Edinson Batista (RH) gets the ball for the Canadians as he makes his 6th start and 24th overall appearances noting that the last time he allowed three earned runs across 3.2 innings at home against Eugene. 

The following game saw top Blue Jays prospect Arjun Nimmala along with excellent work from the pitching helped the C’s pull out a 4-1 win at Gesa Stadium noting that the C’s led from the opening pitch. 

Vancouver led wire-to-wire. A lead-off walk in the top of the first and a Cutter Coffey single in the next at-bat put runners at the corners with no outs before a double play plated the game’s first run. 

The C’s return home for a a six-game series with the Hillsboro Hops that saw the C’s drop the game in a match that was like playing on a sponge that saw them give the Hops a 10-7 win despite a late rally that saw them bring the tying run to the plate in the bottom of the ninth.

A three-hit game from top Jays prospect Arjun Nimmala as well as strong pitching helped the Cs manage a 4-1 win over Tri-City at Gesa Stadium. 

Trailing 10-4 after eight and a half that saw three straight walks the bases only to have Alexis Hernandez drive in a run with a sacrifice fly followed by a single. 

Looking back we had a chat with Rob Fai in 2015 who was the Play by Play broadcaster and we were asked to reflect back on the interview. Enjoy!

The Hops went up by seven only to have Vancouver spoil the shutout when Cutter Coffey hammered his ninth homer of the year beginning the home half of the fifth only to have the Hops get that run back in the top of the sixth.

The teams traded two-run frames between the bottom of the seventh and the top of the eighth with Carter Cunningham doubled home one of the two C’s scores. 

All nine starters reached base and six had a hit. Sean Keys and Harry both walked four times for eight of the 13 free passes issued to the Canadians in the game that saw Edward Duran being the lone C’s hitter with multiple hits. 

Tonight’s game is set for a 7:05 first pitch with the C’s dropping two in a row are looking at getting back in the win column tonight.

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Held from July 4 to 13, this year’s tournament featured elite play across all divisions, reaffirming its place as one of the premier events in women’s softball.

“The 2025 Canada Cup raised the bar once again,” said Greg Timm, Tournament Chair. “The passion, talent, and sportsmanship we witnessed over the past ten days proves that the future of women’s softball is brighter than ever. It’s been an unforgettable showcase of what’s possible when the world comes together through sport.”

The International Division featured top teams from around the globe, including: Team Canada, TC Colorado, Team Czechia, Team New Zealand, Team BC, Team Israel, Team Greece, Team Ukraine, Saskatchewan 222’s, SoCal Sting, Team Kingdom of the Netherlands, and New Zealand Women’s Major Sox.

After claiming the silver medal, several Canadian athletes were recognized for their exceptional play. CC Wong (Coquitlam) and Larissa Franklin (Maple Ridge) were named to the All-Star Team following standout round robin performances. 

Wong posted a .444 batting average, 1 home run, 3 RBIs, and a remarkable 1.504 OBP, providing both consistency and clutch play, while Franklin delivered an MVP-caliber performance with a .583 average, 3 home runs, 5 RBIs, and a staggering 1.949 OBP.

Joining Wong and Franklin on the All-Star Team were:

• Veronika Peckova (Czechia)
• Avery Parker (TC Colorado)
• Ari Rodi (TC Colorado)
• Suka Van Gure (Netherlands)
• Kurene-Iwikau (New Zealand)
• Taitumn Reynen (Team BC)
• Abby McGlynn (Saskatchewan 222’s)
• Olivia Scholes (Israel)

“From the elite international athletes to the rising stars in our youth divisions, this tournament is about more than competition, it’s about community, growth, and opportunity,” Timm added. “We’re incredibly grateful to the athletes, coaches, volunteers, and fans who continue to make the Canada Cup one of the top softball events in the world.”

Softball City is now in preparation for the 2026 Canada Cup which will return to Softball City from July 3^rd to 12^th, 2026.

About The Canada Cup International Softball Championship:

The Canada Cup International Softball Championship is operated by the Canadian Amateur Sport Society, a registered not-for-profit society dedicated to advocating and encouraging the development of the sport of softball by staging a first class, family oriented elite international fastpitch event. 

The event is devoted to providing young, high caliber, female athletes the opportunity to expand their potential and ability by fielding elite level fastpitch teams, provide a source of inspiration and mentorship to the youth of the sport, and provide an entertaining, fun-filled sporting experience for the Canada Cup spectator.

Photo Credit Paul Yates for image above

Thanks to Adam Forsythe for the press release with the Laura Ballance Media Group  

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Anyone who has had a chance to take in games played at Scotia Bank Field at Nat Bailey Stadium this year have their sights set on the C’s managing to pull off the 2025 Championship which currently seems within reach.

The hot and humid weather clearly does not deter fans from taking in any game such as I did this past Friday that saw them hammer Spokane with their eighth straight win with a 15-0 win in a mid-day game in front of just over 5,000 boisterous fans. 

The winning continues that saw them make history Sunday afternoon as they pulled off a 3-2 win over the Spokane Indians [COL] in front yet another sellout crowd. 

The win is their 10^th consecutive victory and 18^th in the last 20 games for the hottest team in North America. 

It’s interesting to know that they matched a winning streak record for a third time in the last four years and with yesterday’s win the C’s now own the longest winning streak since the franchise began at the turn of the century. 

Sunday’s game saw them trailing 1-0 after Spokane hit a solo homer in the third, but never say never as they managed a push back in the fourth tying the game. 

Aaron Parker led off with a double then advanced to third after two walks, which set up a game-tying sacrifice fly from Je’Von Ward.

Vancouver took the lead for good in the fifth. Sean Keys worked a one-out free pass then raced home on a Cutter Coffey RBI double to make it 2-1.

MLB Pipeline’s #9 Blue Jays prospect Khal Stephen (W, 3-0) made his fifth High-A start and turned in five strong innings in which he gave up one run on three hits, walked one and K’ed two over 71 pitches. 

He was followed by Pat Gallagher (H, 4), who gutted out two scoreless frames despite not having his trademark command and control.

He scattered a hit and three walks with three strikeouts while stranding the tying and go-ahead runs on base in both of his innings.

Parker hammered a solo homer in the bottom of the eighth, which proved to be the winning run. Leading 3-1 to start the top of the ninth, the C’s survived a lead-off homer in the inning as JJ Sanchez (S, 1) put a bow on his six-out save with three consecutive outs after the long ball.

 Despite collecting just three hits in the game, all three factored into the final result. It was the seventh time in 27 games this year where Vancouver came out on top despite getting outhit by their opponent.

With the win, the Canadians are now 35-28 and maintain sole possession of first place in the Northwest League first half standings. 

As of press time second place Everett the farm team for Seattle was leading 4-0 in the fourth inning against Tri-City [LAA]. 

Vancouver’s magic number which is a combination of C’s wins and Everett losses is currently three, though third place Hillsboro is also still in contention; they’re two games back of first. 

Should Everett lose tonight, they would be tied with the Hops for second place and find themselves two games behind the C’s with three to play. If the Frogs win, they will remain one game back of first. 

The Canadians own the tiebreaker over Hillsboro, but Everett has the tiebreaker over Vancouver.

After an off day tomorrow, the Canadians travel to Eugene to take on the Emeralds [SF] in a six-game series starting Tuesday night at 6:35 p.m. 

The first three games of the series are the final three games of the first half. 

Catch all the action on Sportsnet 650 and stay up to date with the playoff race via CanadiansBaseball.com and @vancanadians on social.

Thanks to Tyler Zickle for the press release!!

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That’s why it may sound strange that a lot of basketball players use every free moment to log into their online accounts and compete in all sorts of games against random strangers on the internet. 

While many of them play sports simulations, others are prolific in genres that have nothing to do with basketball or any other sport.

Dig a little deeper, and you will realise that the same traits that allowed top ballers to become successful are drawing them towards online gaming. 

It’s very interesting to look into the connection between professional sports and online gaming from this perspective, taking into account the typical lifestyle of a successful athlete.

Basketball Players Love to Compete

For a real basketball lifer, the competition never really stops, it just moves to another format. They stay in the same mindset no matter where they are and what they are doing. 

In practice, they will try to outperform their own teammates and prove they deserve more playing time. 

In games, they will try to lead their team to victory and showcase their skills to the spectators. In the privacy of their rooms, they will find someone, anyone to beat in any game just to keep the competitive juices flowing. 

This is simply a continuation of a daylong obsession with reaching high standards in every domain, so it’s not a surprise that many players will sacrifice a wild night in the club to manage digital avatars.

Repetition Is Normal for Ballplayers

Online games take a lot of practice to fully master, but that’s not an issue for someone used to working out multiple times per day. 

Training for basketball can be grueling and include a lot of repetitive action, so those who manage to get through it have no qualms about trying to beat a difficult level in an online game several times. 

More importantly, sports training teaches how to draw lessons from every defeat and come back stronger – a skill that’s hugely valuable in gaming. 

Putting in the hours is a nice start, resulting in quick advancement when combined with a readiness to correct mistakes. 

Many athletes will tell you that you have to love the grind, not just go through the motions, and that encapsulates the approach that is necessary for prevailing in high-level contests, physical or digital.

Winning Tastes Sweet, No Matter The Stakes

Every basketball player wants to feel like a winner all the time, and many seek that feeling off the court as well. 

There are tons of stories about legendary players like Michael Jordan, Dennis Rodman, or Charles Barkley who loved to go to casinos on their free days and let off steam by playing high-stakes games. 

Today, players don’t have to venture out to Vegas to chase a big win, they can do that from the hotel by playing an online casino site when they visit Toronto or anywhere else on the planet. 

Most of them don’t really care about the money, and just want a chance to get that elusive feeling of being on top of the world, even if only for a moment. 

It’s the same motivation that drives them to get up every morning and head to the gym to work on nuances of their game in pursuit of championships.

Solving Tactical Challenges

Every game has the strategic and the tactical level, and in basketball the latter is completely in the hands of the players. Coaches can draw up anything on the board, but it’s the players who have to find a way to execute the play against elite defensive resistance. 

The best players are crafty and resourceful, exploiting any gap they find and constantly countering any defensive efforts with spontaneous moves. 

It’s not hard to see how this skill translates to online gaming, where players are often required to improvise and find their way out of unexpected predicaments. 

The opposite is also true – gaming can help players play basketball more freely and creatively. Situational intelligence and out-of-the-box thinking can be improved with constant practice, and many basketball players hone these skills while battling online rivals in virtual environments.

Overcoming The Odds

To reach the highest levels of basketball competition, every player had to pass several cuts and consistently outplay countless others. 

Only a handful of players ever reach the top, so every kid that embarks on this journey is trying to overcome very intimidating odds. 

As a result, they learn to stay optimistic and work hard to get better, never giving up on their dream. 

This becomes a habit, so many players start enjoying bold bets that come with huge returns. 

However, they have to toe the line carefully as their contracts typically limit their ability to bet on sports so they could lose their careers if they run afoul of these conditions.

It’s much safer for them to stick to games like NBA 2K or League of Legends, where they can try to accomplish difficult feats without any risk they might compromise their standing with a real-world team or league.

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It should be noted that the media (myself and Jagraj with Sportswave) were the only two in the press box to enjoy the action in addition to listening to each school  cheering section.

If we were to speculate on the crowd size I don’t think we would be too far off if we took a guess at 3,500 given that the lower bowl was complete.

It seems that more and more teams and leagues are venturing beyond (in this case) the court to attract and grow the game to the families hoping to attract more fans to home games, which for the Bandits is working.

Not only should we thank the Bandits but also the School District for working to arrange this but mostly the teachers who were in control of their students sitting in their specific area.

We inquired about if this will be an annual event and from all indication we can only assume that this will be bigger next year but to do that they’ll have to out due this years event!

Thanks to the Vancouver Bandits for the press release:

In addition to the school day game the Bandits have signed Curtis Hollis (6-foot-6 guard) for the 2025 season noting that he calls Arlington, Texas home in the off-season.

He returns after appearing in six games during the 2024 campaign, where he averaged 14.3 points, 3.7 rebounds, 2.0 assists in 22.0 minutes played.

He made his debut June 7/2024, which was his lone appearance setting a game-high 21 points, 6 rebounds and five steals against the Calgary Surge. 

He then signed with the Montréal Alliance suiting up for five additional games closing out the season.

Hollis mentioned “I am super excited and thankful to be back in Vancouver to get the chance to play high level basketball with great people and compete to win a championship; I wouldn’t want to be anywhere else.” 

He continued to say “I take it very seriously that Kyle and the organization believes in me as a big contributor and I am more than ready to get started. I can’t wait to see all the great fans back in Langley.”

Most recently, Hollis played overseas during the 2024-25 season with Helsinki Seagulls in Finland’s Korisliiga, posting averages of 16.3 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 27.6 minutes in 38 games played.

His global career also includes stops in South Africa, the Dominican Republic, the Central African Republic, Germany and NBA G League training camp invites with the Detroit Pistons’ affiliate, Motor City Cruise (2022), and Golden State Warriors’ affiliate, Santa Cruz Warriors (2021).

He played post-secondary at Hutchinson Community College in Kansas where helping the Blue Dragons to a Round of 16 appearance at the 2018 NJCAA DI men’s basketball championship. 

In his lone collegiate season, he averaged 6.9 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.4 assists across 34 games played. 

The Bandits tip-off the 2025 CEBL campaign on Thursday, May 15 when the club hits the road to take on the Saskatchewan Rattlers. 

Fans will have their first chance to watch the club at home on Thursday, May 22 at 7 p.m. PT when Vancouver hosts the Niagara River Lions in a rematch of the 2024 CEBL Final. 

Vancouver plays 12 regular season home games between Thursday May 22 and Sunday, August 3 wrapping up their regular season in Ottawa Sunday, August 10 with the tip-off set for 12 pm, BC time. 

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