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The Edmonton Skyhawks were a professional basketball franchise based in Edmonton, Alberta that played in 1993 and 1994. The Skyhawks were members of the National Basketball League. The team moved to Edmonton from Hamilton, Ontario for the 1993 playoffs. It remained in Edmonton for the 1994 season, which saw the league fold before the schedule ended.

The Skyhawks played their games at Northlands Coliseum.

Season by season record

SeasonGPWLPct.GBFinishPlayoffs
1993 [a] 462422.52264th NBLLost NBL Semi Finals 3–0 Vs Cape Breton Breakers
1994241014.4176.55th NBLLeague folds July 9, 1994
Edmonton totals241014.417Playoff Record 0–3

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  1. Played season as the Hamilton Skyhawks and relocated to Edmonton Prior to the playoffs starting.


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