The championship game between the Windsor Express and Halifax Rainmen was cancelled, April 30, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)The championship game between the Windsor Express and Halifax Rainmen was cancelled, April 30, 2015. (Photo by Jason Viau)
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UPDATE: NBL Takes Disciplinary Action

The National Basketball League of Canada has laid down fines and suspensions in connection with an altercation at the WFCU Centre.

The NBLC is issuing a $20,000 fine to the Halifax Rainmen organization after the team failed to play Game 7 of the championship final against the Windsor Express.

The Rainmen's head coach Josep Claros, and assistant coach Pedro Monteiro, both face fines and have been issued a lifetime ban in coaching within the NBLC. Eleven members of the team's 12-man roster have been issued $5,000 fines each, and are suspended until a full investigation is complete.

On Thursday, Windsor police were called to the WFCU Centre in connection with an altercation involving 15-20 individuals. They say no injuries were reported and no charges were laid.

The Halifax Rainmen say in a statement that they left prior to the game because of safety concerns for their players and coaches. The Windsor Express have been awarded the 2015 NBL Championship Title.

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