Edmonton Energy
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| Founded | 2007 |
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| League | IBL (2008–present) |
| Team history | Edmonton Chill (2007–08) Edmonton Energy (2009–present) |
| Based in | Edmonton, Alberta |
| Arena | Universiade Pavilion |
| Colours | Blue, green, black, and white |
| Owner(s) | SMG Pro Hoops |
| Head coach | Paul Sir |
| Championships | 0 |
| Division titles | 0 |
The Edmonton Energy is a professional basketball team in the International Basketball League, formerly known as the Edmonton Chill. The Chill name was revoked in August 2008 after allegations of misconduct were filed with the league regarding Troy Barns, the majority shareholder in the team.
On 27 January 2009, The Edmonton Chill were renamed the Edmonton Energy. Eleven local business owners, led by successful businessman, chartered accountant, and mayoral candidate David Dorward came together to keep the IBL in Edmonton. Paul Sir was head coach and general manager of the Edmonton Energy.
The Edmonton Energy formerly played their home games at the MacEwan Centre for Sport and Wellness at MacEwan University just north of Downtown Edmonton, but they now play at the "Butterdome" (or Universiade Pavilion), located at the University of Alberta in the Windsor Park/Garneau area. The Energy are the second Canadian team in the International Basketball League, as Vancouver, British Columbia also has a team called the BC Titans. But the only one currently playing.
The Edmonton Energy finished the regular season at the top of the IBL with a 17-3 record. The entire starting five of Will Funn (Portland State), J.R. Patrick (Santa Clara), Steve Sir (Northern Arizona), Skouson Harker (Oregon), and Lee Scruggs (Georgetown) were named 2009 IBL All-Stars. The team managed to split with the Los Angeles Lightning in LA, who eventually won the Playoffs. LA featured six former NBA players including Byron Russell and Lamond Murray.
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