Island Storm

Island Storm
2018–19 NBL Canada season
Leagues NBL Canada
Founded 2011
History Summerside Storm
(2011–2013)
Island Storm
(2013–present)
Arena Eastlink Centre
Capacity 4,000 (basketball configuration)
Location Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island
Team colours Blue, orange
         
Head coach Tim Kendrick
Website www.islandstorm.ca
Uniforms

The Island Storm is a Canadian professional basketball team based in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. The team is a charter member of the National Basketball League of Canada which began play for its inaugural 2011–12 season. The Storm plays its home games at the Eastlink Centre. Former Vermont Frost Heaves head coach Joe Salerno served as the team's head coach for the first six seasons until he parted ways with the team in May 2017.[1]

History

The Storm were established in 2011 and made their debut in the inaugural 2011–12 NBL Canada season. They were originally owned by Prince Edward Island software company owners and millionaires Darren MacKay and Duncan Shaw, who played major roles in founding the team. Initially, it was unclear whether it would be based in the island's cities of Charlottetown or Summerside.[2][3] However, it was later confirmed that the team would play their home games in Summerside, specifically at the Credit Union Place. NBL Canada president and co-founder Andre Levingston praised the co-owners at the announcement, "We want the right individuals who are going to bring you the very best, because you deserve the very best. That is why we have these two gentlemen here."[4] Comparing Prince Edward Island's low population to the relatively sparsely populated Green Bay, Wisconsin, MacKay said, "We're going to be the Green Bay Packers of basketball."[3]

A name-the-team contest that was sponsored by several newspapers was held to determine the Summerside basketball team's nickname. After receiving more than 400 entries, it was announced that they would be called the "Storm." According to McKay, it was chosen because "it's short, to the point and it has so much opportunity to play on the name and market the team."[5] He also said it worked well through alliteration. The nickname was suggested by 14 people.[5] A contest to determine the Storm's mascot name, sponsored by Basketball PEI and Greco Pizza Restaurant, was held in September 2011.[6]

Home arenas

Originally opened in 1990, the Eastlink Centre is a sports-entertainment arena in Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada. The arena has a capacity of 4,000 when set up for basketball. The Storm share the arena with the Charlottetown Islanders of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey League.[7]

Players

Current roster

Note: Flags indicate national team eligibility at FIBA sanctioned events. Players may hold other non-FIBA nationality not displayed.

Island Storm roster
PlayersCoaches
Pos.No.Nat.NameHt.Wt.Age
F — Canada Arseneault, Kyle 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg)
F — United States Byrd, Russell 6 ft 7 in (2.01 m) 205 lb (93 kg) 26 – (1992-03-04)4 March 1992
F — United States Carter, Sampson 6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) 220 lb (100 kg) 28 – (1990-09-11)11 September 1990
G — Canada Gordon, Daniel 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) 180 lb (82 kg)
G — United States Robinson, Robbie 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) 215 lb (98 kg)
F — United States Shuler, Dominic 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) 200 lb (91 kg)
Head coach
  • Canada Tim Kendrick
Assistant coach(es)
  • Canada Jeff Morrison
  • Canada Lonnie States
Team manager
  • Canada Frankie Beaton
Legend
  • (C) Team captain
  • Injured
Updated: August 5, 2018

Season-by-season record

SeasonCoachRegular seasonPost season
WonLostWin %FinishWonLostWin %Result
2011–12Joe Salerno1224.3336thDid not qualify
2012–13Joe Salerno2614.6502nd45.482Lost Final
2013–14Joe Salerno2218.5502nd107.588Lost Final
2014–15Joe Salerno1913.5932nd46.400Lost Semifinal
2015–16Joe Salerno1426.3704th03.000Lost Quarterfinal
2016–17Joe Salerno1624.4003rd56.455Lost Semifinals
2017–18Tim Kendrick1921.4754th13.250Lost Div. Semifinals
Totals128140.478—2430.4446 Playoff appearances

References

  1. ↑ Salerno named coach in newly formed Canadian basketball league - Burlington Free Press
  2. ↑ "Decision expected soon on pro basketball team for P.E.I." Journal Pioneer. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  3. 1 2 Taber, Jane. "PEI's unlikely hotbed of pro basketball". The Globe and Mail. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  4. ↑ Simmonds, Jason. "Basketball dream comes true". Journal Pioneer. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  5. 1 2 Simmonds, Jason. "Pro basketball team will be known as Summerside Storm". Journal Pioneer. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "Summerside Storm Partner with Basketball PEI and Greco Pizza Stores Across the Island To Name Mascot" (PDF). BasketballPEI. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  7. ↑ "General Info". CivicCentre.pe.ca. Retrieved February 18, 2014.
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