The Winnipeg Sea Bears have retained the first right to negotiate with five members of its 2024 team for the 2025 season.
The Sea Bears protected list consists of Emmanuel Akot, Mason Bourcier, Alex Campbell, Stephane Ingo, and Chad Posthumus.
In the CEBL, all players are on single-season contracts, which means every club must sign its full roster each spring. Free agency for the 2025 season begins February 1, with each club granted the right to negotiate with players on their protected list from now until March 1 without interference from other CEBL teams.
Any player left unsigned after that deadline will become a free agent and gain the ability to sign with any CEBL club on March 2.
“We have a lot to look forward to next summer, including hosting Championship Weekend here in Winnipeg and the expanded regular season,” said Sea Bears head coach and general manager Mike Taylor.
“We are excited to protect these five players. We believe they can provide a solid core and needed continuity for us as we build for a special summer ahead.”
