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Winnipeg Free Press
17-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Emotional victory for Sea Bears
It might be the only time this season that the action on the court was the second-most important thing happening in the building. The Winnipeg Sea Bears earned a 92-89 triumph over the visiting Edmonton Stingers, but the hearts of the 10,649 inside Canada Life Centre were away from the court. Before the pro hoops club tipped off its third season in the Canadian Elite Basketball League, the Sea Bears honoured their late captain, Chad Posthumus, who died last November due to complications that arose while recovering from brain surgery that repaired an aneurysm. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Chad Posthumus's parents Charles (middle) and Diana Posthumus (left) and their daughter Christina (right), holding her daughter Zaria, applaud Friday during the pre-game ceremony honouring Chad. Posthumus, who was 33, received a video tribute and had his No. 33 retired. 'It's an emotional thing, because Chad was a very good friend,' said head coach Mike Taylor. 'He was a friend to so many people. He had such a great personality, larger than life personality, and there's just going to be those moments where you're overcome with some emotion, and you think about the experiences and you miss them, and you wanted to be a part of it.' Earlier in the day, Donald Street between Portage and Graham Avenues was renamed 'Chad Posthumus Way,' an additional tribute courtesy of the city. Posthumus' parents, Diana and Charles, were presented with a replica of the street sign before the contest, while upwards of 300 seats were occupied by family and close friends. Sea Bears players will also wear a commemorative '33 Forever' patch on their jerseys this season. 'Nobody loved the Sea Bears more. Nobody loved Winnipeg more. And nobody was more all in for championship weekend than Chad,' Taylor added. 'Our last phone call was about the season, the championship weekend — we were planning to go to Nunavut together. It was a shock, and it's something that we have to continue to deal with. But I think we can honour him… for the city, for the Sea Bears. That's the goal, that's the model.' On the court, two clutch buckets from guard Tevian Jones helped the Sea Bears escape a late scare. Winnipeg began Target Score Time with an 83-67 lead that evaporated to a one-point advantage as the Stingers went on a 22-7 run. 'That was a little too close for comfort, for sure,' said Jones, who led the charge for the hosts with 25 points while playing a team-high 34:40. 'We made a few defensive mistakes down the stretch that let them get back into the game, but ultimately he was able to get the win at the end.' Jones started slow, going 0-for-7 from the field before getting one to drop. He finished 7-for-14, with three triples, six rebounds and two assists the rest of the contest. The hosts jumped out to a 21-13 lead through one quarter and built on it in the two ensuing frames, owning a 47-36 advantage at halftime and 71-53 lead after the third. Power forward Jaylin Williams, who recorded the first eight points of the season for Winnipeg, supplied a 20-point, 10-rebound double-double, while hometown product Emmanuel Akot provided 17 points. Stingers guard Sean East Li scored a game-high 26 points, while Devonté Bandoo finished with 21 points. Forward Nick Hornsby recorded a double-double on the strength of 13 points and 10 rebounds. The Sea Bears had their way in the paint at times, finishing with 38 points around the basket while outpacing the Stingers 54-51 in rebounds. 'We knew they were coming in a little a little short-handed, undersized,' said Kyle Filewich, who made his pro debut for his hometown team. 'We knew the glass and attacking the basket would be a good source of offence for us, and I'm glad it was able to work out that way. We did a good job attacking, getting offensive rebounds when they were there, and then sharing the ball out of that.' Guard Alex Campbell exited the contest in the third quarter with an apparent lower-body injury and did not return. BROOK JONES/FREE PRESS Guard Tevian Jones (left) was clutch for the Sea Bears in their home-opener Friday. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. 'I'm really pleased with the way the team played today,' Taylor said. 'We have such a short time to prepare and so many new faces. What I'm really pleased about is the way we controlled the tempo of the game. We put ourselves in a great position, and again, the Target Score Time is a new experience for guys. 'We had a plan to keep it simple and really attack and keep the pace…but I'm really pleased with the way our team, for the first game, responded together. And I think that's a great sign.' The Sea Bears will look to add a second win when they face the Calgary Surge back at home on Friday, May 23 (7:30 p.m.). The Stingers, who opened their season with a loss to the Calgary Surge, fell to 0-2. Joshua Frey-SamReporter Josh Frey-Sam reports on sports and business at the Free Press. Josh got his start at the paper in 2022, just weeks after graduating from the Creative Communications program at Red River College. He reports primarily on amateur teams and athletes in sports. Read more about Josh. Every piece of reporting Josh produces is reviewed by an editing team before it is posted online or published in print — part of the Free Press's tradition, since 1872, of producing reliable independent journalism. Read more about Free Press's history and mandate, and learn how our newsroom operates. Our newsroom depends on a growing audience of readers to power our journalism. If you are not a paid reader, please consider becoming a subscriber. 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CTV News
17-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
‘Larger than life': Chad Posthumus honoured
A section of a downtown Winnipeg street has been given an honorary name for Chad Posthumus', the late captain of the Winnipeg Sea Bears.
CBC
16-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
Stretch of downtown Winnipeg street renamed after 'hometown hero' Chad Posthumus
A street in downtown Winnipeg has been given an honorary name in memory of Chad Posthumus, the Sea Bears basketball team's late captain, who is being remembered as a beacon of light on and off the court. Donald Street, from Portage to Graham avenues, was officially given the commemorative name Chad Posthumus Way at a ceremony on Friday. Mayor Scott Gillingham presented the sign with the honorary name to Posthumus's family, including his parents and siblings, before crews hung it on a light pole outside the Canada Life Centre. "Chad was in many ways a larger-than-life individual," Jessie Posthumus, Chad's brother, told reporters. "To see his name going up in such a prominent place of honour … just keeping his legacy going is so important to me." The Canada Life Centre is the arena where the Sea Bears play home games and where Posthumus "thrilled crowds, made a lot of fans and had an impact on a lot of people," Gillingham said. "The decision just seemed to be very fitting," the mayor said. "We wanted to find a location that really represented Chad. "He was the face of the Sea Bears, a hometown hero, an anchor for the team." Posthumus was the first player to sign with the Sea Bears after Winnipeg got a Canadian Elite Basketball League team in 2023. He underwent surgery in November after suffering a brain aneurysm during a training session. Complications left him in critical condition in the intensive care unit. He died less than two weeks later. Posthumus was 33 years old, the same number he wore on his jersey as team captain. "Chad was a true leader, on and off the court," Winnipeg Sea Bears President Jason Smith said at the unveiling ceremony, held on the same day the team is launching its 2025 season. "Whether it was running our youth camps in underserved communities or helping repaint the Mayfair [Recreation Centre basketball] court on a sweltering hot day … Chad showed up fully, humbly, and always with all of his heart." Smith said Posthumus would bond with his teammates at the start of training camp, making the season feel "officially underway" with infectious energy and optimism that turned him into a beacon of positivity for everyone around him. "To lose someone like Chad, so young, so full of life, is a tragedy that words can never fully capture," Smith said. The honorary name serves as a reminder that Posthumus's legacy didn't end with his last game, Smith said. He hopes Posthumus can continue to be an inspiration for children in "the city he loved and was so proud to be from." Since Posthumus's death, there have been several other tributes in his memory, including scholarships from Basketball Manitoba in his name, the renaming of the Winnipeg Minor Basketball skills competition into the Posthumus Family Hoopfest, and donations raised with the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
CTV News
16-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
Winnipeg street to be renamed to honour Chad Posthumus
Chad Posthumus, the captain of the Winnipeg Sea Bears, died on Nov. 20, 2024 following a brain aneurysm. (Winnipeg Sea Bears)
Global News
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Global News
Sea Bears to retire late Winnipeg basketball star's jersey at home opener
The Winnipeg Sea Bears will be honouring late captain Chad Posthumus by officially retiring his jersey at next week's 2025 home opener. Posthumus, 33, died last November due to a stroke as the result of surgical complications. The Winnipeg native, who was also the club's first-ever draft pick, will also be recognized with a '33 forever' patch on the Sea Bears' jerseys all season. The City of Winnipeg is also getting involved, honouring him by naming a section of Donald Street between Graham Street and Portage Avenue as Chad Posthumus Way. 'Chad's legacy to our team and community speaks for itself,' the basketball club's owner, David Asper, said in a statement Friday. 'We're extremely grateful that True North Sports and Entertainment is working with us and supporting how we want to honour Chad. It proves yet again that Canada Life Centre is a treasured community asset, and we look forward to seeing Chad's banner raised as a fitting remembrance to a great Manitoban.' Story continues below advertisement View image in full screen Morehead State's Chad Posthumus, left, fouls UCLA's Jordan Adams, right, on a rebound attempt during the first half of a Las Vegas Invitational regional NCAA college basketball game on Nov. 22, 2013, in Los Angeles. THE CANADIAN PRESS/AP/Danny Moloshok. DLM MM**NY** In addition to his stint with the inaugural Sea Bears squad and his re-signing in 2024, Posthumus spent time on the court for fellow CEBL teams in Saskatchewan, Ottawa and Edmonton, and also played for teams in Argentina and Japan. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. Sign up for breaking National newsletter Sign Up By providing your email address, you have read and agree to Global News' Terms and Conditions and Privacy Policy Earlier this year, Posthumus' family accepted a King Charles III Coronation Medal in his name. The award recognizes Canadians who have made significant contributions to their country, region or community. The Sea Bears said the six-foot-10 centre was as notable for his basketball heroics — including recording the club's first-ever target-score winner — as he was for his community involvement and work with local youth and partner organizations. 'Chad meant so much to this organization, both on and off the court,' said Sea Bears president Jason Smith. 'He was our first-ever team captain, a leader, a teammate and a friend. Honouring him at our home opener is our way of saying thank you, not just for what he brought to our team and the game, but for the impact he had on everyone around him. We miss him deeply, and on May 16, we'll celebrate the legacy he leaves behind in the city and in the hearts of Sea Bears fans everywhere.' Story continues below advertisement The Sea Bears' home opener takes place May 16 at Canada Life Centre against the Edmonton Stingers. Posthumus' No. 33 will be raised to the arena rafters pre-game.
