The National Lacrosse League, in partnership with GF Sports and Entertainment and Senators Sports & Entertainment, announced on Wednesday the launch of Ottawa-Gatineau’s newest professional sports franchise, the Ottawa Black Bears.
The National Lacrosse League announced Wednesday that the New York Riptide, to soon become Ottawa Black Bears, will be moving to the Canadian Tire Centre after the current season.
Ottawa will be getting a professional lacrosse team in the National Lacrosse League. The New York Riptide will become the Ottawa Black Bears starting in the 2024-25 NLL season.