CALGARY, AB – Robertson College is proud to announce its partnership with the Calgary Surge in support of the 2nd Annual "Be Well" School Day Game, an initiative designed to promote student well-being, resilience, and personal growth through sport. Taking place on May 7, 2025, at WinSport Event Centre, the event will welcome junior high students from the Calgary Board of Education (CBE) to experience an immersive basketball game, featuring in-game educational messaging, wellness-focused pre-game activities, and player-led community engagement. The event aligns with CBE’s Student Well-Being Framework, ensuring that students leave with valuable insights on mental health, resilience, and community connectedness. "The ‘Be Well’ School Day Game is more than just a basketball event—it’s a celebration of student well-being, teamwork, and community," says Surge Vice President, Brand & Community, Jennifer Elias. "We’re thrilled to collaborate with Robertson College to inspire young Calgarians, helping them understand the importance of education, health, and personal development through the power of sport." As a presenting partner, Robertson College is helping bring hundreds of students to the game while reinforcing its commitment to education, career development, and community engagement. Beyond game day, the partnership includes branding inside the arena, digital storytelling opportunities, and community-focused initiatives designed to further support young Albertans. "At Robertson College, we believe that learning happens both inside and outside the classroom," says Bill Ciprick, President and CEO. "By partnering with the Calgary Surge for their school day game, we are providing students with a unique opportunity to experience professional basketball, while learning valuable life skills that will support their education and career journeys." The 2025 "Be Well" School Day Game will feature: Live in-game educational messaging focused on mental health, resilience, and inclusion. Pre-game engagement activities for students, emphasizing well-being and teamwork. In-game mentorship moments between players and students. For more information on Be Well School Day and Calgary Surge tickets , visit https://www.calgarysurge.ca/cbe-school-day-game ROBERTSON CONTACT INFO: Scott Murray Vice President, Growth (780)-405-7935 [email protected] Robertsoncollege.ca CALGARY SURGE CONTACT INFO: Jennifer Elias Vice President, Brand & Community (403) 991-2584 [email protected] calgarysurge.ca About Robertson College: Robertson College is a leading career-focused private college dedicated to providing students with industry-driven education and training. With campuses in Edmonton, Calgary, Winnipeg and a strong online learning presence, Robertson equips students with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in high-demand fields such as healthcare, business, technology, and community services. Committed to student success and career readiness, Robertson partners with employers, industry leaders, and community organizations to create meaningful learning experiences that prepare graduates for the workforce. For more information, visit www.robertsoncollege.com . 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. 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. For more information, visit https://www.calgarysurge.ca/cbe-school-day-game .

APRIL 2 - The Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday they have signed six-foot-seven forward Greg Brown III for the 2025 season. Brown, a native of Austin, Texas, made his mark at the University of Texas with his elite athleticism, defensive versatility, and explosive finishing ability. In his freshman season at the NCAA Division I level, he averaged 9.3 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks per game, helping the Longhorns secure the 2021 Big 12 Tournament Championship. Following his standout college career, Brown was the 43 rd overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, selected by the New Orleans Pelicans, and subsequently traded to the Portland Trailblazers. In his rookie season, he delivered a 17-point performance vs. the Oklahoma City Thunder. Over three seasons, Brown would rack up 70 NBA games played with both the Trail Blazers and Dallas Mavericks. Brown is currently playing for the Mexico City Capitanes in the NBA G League, where he recorded 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 blocks on March 16 th against the San Diego Clippers, the affiliate team of the Los Angeles Clippers. "Greg Brown III is an elite athlete with a unique blend of energy, versatility, and high-level experience that will make an immediate impact for the Calgary Surge,” said Surge General Manager, Shane James. “Greg has competed at the highest levels and his work ethic and passion for the game will be a tremendous asset to our team. We’re excited to welcome him to Calgary and can’t wait to see him thrive in a Surge uniform." “I have heard nothing but great things about the city of Calgary, the passionate fanbase, and the league’s growing reputation,” said Surge forward Greg Brown III. “This is a great opportunity to compete at a high level, develop my game, and be part of a winning culture. I can’t wait to get on the court and give the fans something to be proud of." The Surge will be making a slew of player announcements in the weeks ahead leading up to their third season in Calgary. Tickets for the Calgary Surge’s ‘TRILOGY’ season will be available to the general public starting at 10 a.m. MST on Thursday, April 3, 2025. This season will include marquee games in Red Deer (June 19 against the Edmonton Stingers) and at the Scotiabank Saddledome (Aug 10 against the defending Champion Niagara River Lions). Visit calgarysurge.ca for more details. 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]

Draft results will be unveiled live on league’s official streaming platform for the first time The Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Thursday that results of the 2025 CEBL Draft will be unveiled live on CEBL+ for the first time in league history via the ‘2025 CEBL Draft Reveal Show’ on Thursday, April 10 at 7 p.m. ET. Fans can subscribe at plus.cebl.ca for free access to the show and other CEBL video content including upcoming live and previously archived games. The show, featuring the talents of CEBL Weekly hosts Dhanung Bulsara and Esfandiar Baraheni, as well as Canadian University sports expert Dashawn Stephens, Founder and Creative Director of PRSVRE Media Group, will include the full reveal of all 30 players selected by CEBL clubs this year from U SPORTS and Canadian Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) programs, instant analysis of each team’s picks, an interview with Mike Morreale, Commissioner and Co-Founder of the CEBL, and more! The full 2025 CEBL Draft order is as follows: 

MARCH 24 - The Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Monday they have signed six-foot-three guard Khyri Thomas for the 2025 season. Thomas, a native of Omaha, Nebraska, played collegiately at Creighton University, where he averaged 11.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 2.5 assists over three seasons. Known for his defensive prowess, Thomas was a two-time Big East Defensive Player of the Year (2017, 2018) while playing for the Bluejays. He was selected 38th overall in the 2018 NBA Draft by the Philadelphia 76ers and subsequently traded to the Detroit Pistons. During his NBA tenure, Thomas appeared in 39 games, averaging 4.1 points, 1.0 rebounds, and 0.9 assists per game. After his time in the NBA, Thomas built an impressive international career, playing in top leagues around the world, including in Turkey, Spain, and Italy. Most recently, he played for Petkim Spor in the Turkish Basketball Super League (T-BSL), where he averaged 14.2 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 3.1 assists over 22 games. “We are thrilled to welcome Khyri Thomas to the Calgary Surge,” said Surge General Manager, Shane James. “His talent, work ethic, and dedication to the game make him a perfect fit for our team. We expect him to be a game-changer on and off the court, bringing intensity, leadership, and impact that will elevate the Surge to new heights in the CEBL.” “I am so excited to play in Canada and I have heard nothing but great things from some of my previous teammates,” said Surge guard Khyri Thomas. “I’m happy to be a part of this organization, playing for a great coach, and am ready to fly for the fans.” The Surge will be making a slew of player announcements in the weeks ahead leading up to their third season in Calgary. Tickets for the Calgary Surge’s ‘TRILOGY’ season will be available to the general public starting at 10 a.m. MST on Thursday, April 3, 2025. This season will include marquee games in Red Deer (June 19 against the Edmonton Stingers) and at the Scotiabank Saddledome (Aug 10 against the defending Champion Niagara River Lions). Visit calgarysurge.ca for more details. 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]

Surge and Stingers are first teams in CEBL history to play a regular season game outside of their home markets. MARCH 12 - The Calgary Surge of the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) announced Wednesday that the club will be hosting a one-night-only marquee game at Westerner Park Centrium in Red Deer, Alberta. The game will take place Thursday, June 19, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. MST against their provincial rivals the Edmonton Stingers, teeing up another Battle of Alberta. Across the 2023 and 2024 CEBL seasons, the Surge have won seven of 10 games against the Stingers, including eliminating them in the Western Conference Semifinal two years in a row. “SURGE 2 RED DEER” promises to be a celebration of basketball, premier entertainment, and community for families and organizations across Red Deer and Red Deer County. Red Deer is Alberta’s third largest city, host of the 2019 Canada Winter Games, and was recently ranked Alberta’s most active city via ParticipACTION’s national Community Challenge. “To be bringing professional basketball to Central Alberta is both exciting and humbling,” said Jason Ribeiro, Surge Vice-Chairman & President. “I would like to thank Mayor Johnston, Tourism Red Deer, and Westerner Park for all their support in ensuring more of Alberta’s cities, towns, and villages have the opportunity to experience one of Canada’s greatest inventions – basketball.” In the run-up to the one-night-only June event, Surge players will visit Red Deer and host basketball programming in the local community. “First, I want to thank the CEBL, the Calgary Surge and the Edmonton Stingers for bringing their ‘Battle of Alberta’ to Red Deer,” said Red Deer Mayor Ken Johnston. “Our city is the perfect location for these two basketball rivals to battle it out for provincial bragging rights. Red Deer has a very strong basketball community, and I know our residents will be out in full force cheering for their favourite team.” “On the heels of their planned return to the Saddledome, the Surge continue to come up with new and exciting ways to deliver CEBL basketball in the Province of Alberta,” said Mike Morreale, Commissioner and Co-Founder of the CEBL. “Today's announcement of the first-ever CEBL neutral site game in Red Deer is another example of bringing our game closer to our fans. There are few rivalries in sport more intense than the Battle of Alberta between Calgary and Edmonton, and fans in Red Deer will get to witness our rendition of that great rivalry first-hand this summer.” “Alberta’s government deeply values the role of sport and recreation as an economic driving force and as a means of building healthy, vibrant communities. Congratulations to Red Deer, the Calgary Surge, and the Edmonton Stingers on this historic event. I wish all the best to our athletes in the upcoming game and may the best team win,” said Honourable Joseph Schow, Minister of Tourism and Sport. Tickets will be available to the general public starting at 10 a.m. MST on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Fans interested in receiving exclusive presale access to ticket information prior to the general public can register at Surge2RedDeer.ca. Fans are encouraged to secure their seats early. Additional Quotes “The Edmonton Stingers are excited to play a part in bringing CEBL competition to Red Deer. We are always looking for new ways to help grow the game in our province, and this special event provides a unique opportunity for new fans to enjoy high-level professional basketball.” Jordan Baker – Head Coach, General Manager, Vice President Basketball Operations & Community Outreach of the Edmonton Stingers "Red Deer is a premier destination and a proven leader in hosting world-class events, making it the natural home for this thrilling Battle of Alberta matchup. Situated just off Highway 2, right between Alberta’s two largest urban centres, there’s no better place to ‘meet in the middle’ for this marquee showdown. With outstanding venues, a passionate sports community, and a strong history of hosting major events, Tourism Red Deer is proud to welcome the Calgary Surge and the Edmonton Stingers to Red Deer. We can’t wait to showcase our region’s energy, enthusiasm, and hospitality while celebrating basketball at its finest.”Jesse Smith – CEO of Tourism Red Deer 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+, and Next Level Sports & Entertainment. 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]