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| == Team History ==
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| The Malton Riptide (commonly known to fans as "the Rippers") was the first expansion franchise of the semi-pro United Basketball League. It began play in 2003-2004 season after the opening of [[Rodges Stadium]]. They were named for the infamous riptides of nearby Malton Inlet, which have always prevented Malton from establishing a successful port.
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| During the team's first season, they won only a single game, defeating the Wolverhampton Moorhounds by forfeit on [[July 3rd]], 2004, two days after the Moorhounds' players began a strike that outlasted the season.
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| The 2004-2005 season began very differently, owing to a major shake-up of players and coaches. The team won several games during the first few weeks of League play, and showed promise for a possible run at the championship. These hopes were dashed, however, when the entire team was lost in the chaos of the [[Malton Incident]].
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| == Team Records ==
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| The Rippers' overall W-L-T record stands at 14-120-2.
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| == Surviving Players ==
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| Players who survived the Malton Incident are encouraged to add their names, jersey numbers, and other information here.
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| [[Category:Malton Sports Teams]]
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