The Cape Breton Breakers were a franchise in the National Basketball League that began play in 1993, the league's first season. The team played their home games at Centre 200 , in Sydney , which was also home of the Cape Breton Oilers .
5-673: The team won their first ever game, 98-94 over their provincial rival, the Halifax Windjammers , on May 1 at the Halifax Metro Centre . They went on to win the league's regular season championship with a record of 30-16. They defeated the Edmonton Skyhawks , three games to none in the semi-finals before losing to the Saskatoon Slam , three games to one in the championship series. All games in
10-465: The 1994 season, when the Windjammers were in first place. The team played their home games at the Halifax Metro Centre . The most famous player to ever suit up for the 'Jammers was Keith Smart , who scored the game winning basket in the 1987 NCAA championship game. Milt Newton won the 1991 WBL Slam Dunk contest as a member of the Windjammers while Willie Bland led the league in rebounding in
15-462: The finals were played in Saskatoon, due to travel costs. During that first season, Lee Campbell won the league's MVP and scoring championship. The following season there were rumours that the team would be relocated to Saint John, New Brunswick , which did not materialize before the league folded on July 9. The Breakers had a record of 11-10 at the time, their record was good for third place in
20-541: The same year (at 12.3 per game). Nova Scotian Kevin Veinot had also played on the Halifax Windjammers basketball team. He played post position and was very strong. He was one of the best players to ever play for the Halifax Windjammers. He was number 33. The 'Jammers were coached by Ian MacMillan in 1991. Mickey Fox then took over, being their coach for the 1991 and 1992 seasons. This article about
25-595: The six team league. This article about a basketball team in Canada is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Halifax Windjammers The Halifax Windjammers were a franchise in the World Basketball League that began play in 1991. The team continued operation after the WBL folded in 1992, when they joined the newly formed National Basketball League . The NBL folded midway through
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