THE CALGARY SURGE ANNOUNCE 2025 TRAINING CAMP ROSTER

MAY 2 - Fresh off back-to-back appearances at the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) Championship Weekend in their first two seasons, the Calgary Surge will begin training camp on Friday May 2nd at their Official Practice Facility, MNP Community & Sport Centre. The Surge head into their highly anticipated ‘TRILOGY’ season under the guidance of their Basketball Operations Leadership Team comprised of Vice-Chairman & President, Jason Ribeiro, General Manager Shane James, NBA-experienced Head Coach, Kaleb Canales, and Senior Vice President, Dylan Howe.

The 2025 training camp roster features 14 players, including three with NBA experience, including Khyri Thomas, Greg Brown III, and Karim Mané. Khyri and Greg are the highest former NBA draft picks to ever play in the CEBL. 

Included among the returnees is Sean “Rugzy” Miller-Moore, who enters his third season with the Surge. The high-flying guard/forward is a two-time CEBL All-Canadian and has become a cornerstone of Calgary’s identity both on and off the court.

“This group is hungry, proven, and aligned with our culture,” said GM Shane James. “We’re thrilled to bring back a fan favourite like Rugzy and add high-level talent to continue building toward our championship goals.”

Included in the Surge’s training camp will be their 2nd Annual "Be Well" School Day Game presented by Robertson College, an intersquad exhibition held on May 7 at WinSport Event Centre that will welcome a few thousand junior high students from the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) to experience an immersive basketball game focused on wellbeing.

The Surge’s Home Opener is set for May 25. Tickets for the 2025 season are available now at calgarysurge.ca.

About the Calgary Surge

The Calgary Surge tipped off their inaugural season at WinSport Event Centre in May 2023, after originating the Guelph Nighthawks, one of the founding members of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL). From day one, the Surge have been committed to being the Home Team for Calgary and a space where everyone is welcome. 

The Calgary Surge are active members of the community and have participated in a few hundred events (and counting) around the city that connect the team with diverse communities through sport, entertainment, and arts and culture. Over two seasons, the Surge have made back-to-back CEBL Championship Weekend appearances, were crowned Western Conference Champions in 2023, hold the league’s single game attendance record, and have sent over 4000 deserving kids and families to their games for free. Fans can expect even more excitement for 2025! For more information, visit www.calgarysurge.ca. 

About the Canadian Elite Basketball League

A league created by Canadians for Canadians with a mission to develop Canadian players, coaches, sports executives, and referees, the CEBL boasts the highest percentage of Canadian players of any pro league in the country with 75% of its rosters being Canadian and a record 12 players with NBA experience in 2024. Players also bring experience from the NBA G League, top international pro leagues, the Canadian National team program, NCAA programs, as well as U SPORTS and CCAA. More than 20 players have signed NBA contracts following a CEBL season, and numerous CEBL players attend NBA G League training camps every year. The CEBL season runs from May through August with games broadcast live on CEBL+, TSN, TSN+, RDS, Game+, Next Level Sports & Entertainment and Courtside1891. More information about the CEBL is available at CEBL.ca and @cebleague on Instagram, Twitter, TikTok, LinkedIn, Facebook & YouTube. 

Media Contact:
Jennifer Elias
VP, Brand & Community
Calgary Surge
403-991-2584 | [email protected]