basketball

Mill Rats Strong Start Ignites Win Over Miracles

By Giv'er Saint John / April 30, 2016

The Saint John Mill Rats strong start ignited a victory at home over the Moncton Miracles, 109-99. Saint John scored 34 points in the first quarter en route to a 19 point first quarter lead, at 34-15. Moncton was able to cut into the lead during the second and third periods, but the Mill Rats put…

Fans can Win $200,000 by Voting for Mill Rats

By Giv'er Saint John / April 3, 2016

The Saint John Mill Rats have joined The Basketball Tournament (TBT – www.thetournament.com) for 2016 in the Northeast Region. This year’s field has been pared down from 97 teams in 2015 to 64 this year. And the winning prize has been doubled up to $2 million dollars – winner take all. Voting runs from now until June…

Short Handed Mill Rats Drop Road Game

By Giv'er Saint John / March 25, 2016

The Saint John Mill Rats were short handed playing with centres Anthony Stover and Ricky Volcy, and it showed as they dropped a road game to the Halifax Hurricanes, 127-93. Saint John started slow yet again, but trailed only 27-22 when Olu Famutimi nailed a corner three pointer with 2.2 seconds left in the 1st…

Minor Basketball Night at Mill Rats Home Game Sunday

By Giv'er Saint John / February 23, 2016

All minor basketball players are invited to attend Sunday’s Saint John Mill Rats home game for just $5 with the special voucher above. The voucher is also valid for their coaches and parents to get in for just $10. The Mill Rats face the #1 ranked Halifax Hurricanes on Sunday, February 28th at 4 PM…

Anderson’s 53 Leads Mill Rats Blowout Win Over Orangeville A’s

By Giv'er Saint John / February 20, 2016

Anthony Anderson’s 53 points led Saint John to a 147-102 blow out win over the Orangeville A’s in front of 2,472 fans at Harbour Station Thursday evening. The Mill Rats jumped out of the gate to grab a 34-19 first quarter lead. Modibo Diarra thrilled the crowd with two baskets the first two possessions he…

Saint John Mill Rats Home at Harbour Station against Orangeville this Thursday

By Giv'er Saint John / February 16, 2016

Provincial Champions to be Recognized at Mill Rats Game Newly crowned provincial champions, the Saint John High JV Boys and the KVHS Girls basketball teams will be recognized at centre court for their achievement at Thursday’s Mill Rats game! Students from those schools who want to come celebrate their success can get a ticket to…

Saint John Mill Rats Add Two Small Forwards

By Giv'er Saint John / February 4, 2016

The Saint John Mill Rats added two veteran small forwards, Johnny Mayhane and Garrius Holloman, to their line-up on January 12th. Both players have suited up for five games since joining the team. Mayhane, a 6’5 wing, was part of the Mill Rats resurgence last season when they rattled off a 13-4 record during key stretch.…

Saint John Mill Rats February 2016 Schedule

By Giv'er Saint John / February 3, 2016

Here’s a look ahead at what’s coming up for your Saint John Mill Rats this month, February 2016.

Even Record for Saint John Mill Rats in January

By Giv'er Saint John / January 30, 2016

The month of January 2016 didn’t start off exactly how the Saint John Mill Rats had hoped but it ended on a good note. It started with three straight losses to division-opponents the Island Storm, Moncton Miracles, and the Halifax Hurricanes. Two of the three came on the road and were all close games until…

Capacity Crowd Expected for Wednesday Night’s Mill Rats Game

By Giv'er Saint John / December 22, 2015

The Saint John Mill Rats are excited that so many fans have taken advantage of the tickets provided by Canaport LNG as a capacity crowd of 6,000+ is expected Wednesday night for the pre-season game against the Moncton Miracles at Harbour Station. As of this publication some seats are still available. To get tickets, fans…

Saint John Mill Rats Announce Holiday Break Camp

By Giv'er Saint John / December 8, 2015

The Saint John Mill Rats have announced a Holiday Break Camp from Monday December 21st through Thursday December 24th. Campers will meet the entire Mill Rats team! To register online, click here. To download a registration form click here. Season tickets are on sale at the Harbour Station Box Office or by calling 506-657-1234 or by visiting…

Mill Rats Sign Two French Canadian Players

By Giv'er Saint John / December 4, 2015

The Saint John Mill Rats are thrilled to announce the addition of two French Canadians to the roster: returning 6’8 power forward Jean-Richard “Ricky” Volcy, and 6’4 shooting guard Robinson Odoch-Opong. Volcy arrived in January last season and played a pivotal role for the Mill Rats finishing with a 13-4 record over the final two…