Edmonton Drillers (CMISL)
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The Edmonton Drillers are a Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League
Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League
The Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League or CMISL is a professional indoor soccer league that began full league play in January 2008. The league's president is Mel Kowalchuk...
team.
History
On January 24, 2007, the formation of the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer LeagueCanadian Major Indoor Soccer League
The Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League or CMISL is a professional indoor soccer league that began full league play in January 2008. The league's president is Mel Kowalchuk...
was announced along with that a series of exhibition games would take place in various markets to gauge interest. Edmonton being one of these markets, the Edmonton Drillers name has been acquired with the expectation of several of the players from the NPSL edition of the club would be reunited for these exhibition matches.
The Showcase Series games were held at Rexall Place
Rexall Place
Rexall Place is an indoor arena in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada situated on the north side of Northlands. It is currently the home to the Edmonton Oilers of the National Hockey League, the Edmonton Rush of the National Lacrosse League and the Edmonton Oil Kings of the WHL...
. However, the Drillers have moved to the Servus Credit Union Place
Servus Credit Union Place
Servus Credit Union Place is a $43-million multipurpose leisure centre that opened on September 30, 2006 in St. Albert, Alberta...
in St. Albert
St. Albert, Alberta
St. Albert is a suburban city in Alberta, located northwest of Edmonton, on the Sturgeon River. It was originally settled as a Métis community, and is now the second largest city in the Edmonton area. St...
for the 2008 season. The 2008 CMISL season will see the Drillers kick off January 19 and 20 with games against Saskatoon, Winnipeg and Calgary, all played in Calgary. Prior to that they will play two exhibition games in Prince George, BC, December 1 and 2, as well as a four pre-season games against Saskatoon in December and early January. CMISL is teaming up the PASL
Professional Arena Soccer League
The Professional Arena Soccer League is an North American indoor soccer league recognized by FIFRA ....
for the 2008/09 season. All 4 teams from the CMISL will be apart of the PASL 2008/09 season.
Current roster
Staff
Management- Dr. Brent Saik - President/General Manager
- Brenda Martin - Business/Ticket Manager
- Vikki Saik - Account Executive
- Jim Martin - Spokesman
- Hamish Black - Manager of Soccer Operations
Sports
- Kevin Poissant - Head Coach
- Jeff Paulus - Assistant Coach
- Sean Sneddon - Equipment Manager
Notable players
Canada
- Brett Chartrand
- Martin DugasMartin DugasMartin Dugas is a Canadian soccer player who spent a total of 12 years as a professional. He last coaches the Edmonton Drillers.-Club career:...
- Sean Fraser
- Kevin Glass
- Dominic OppongDominic OppongDominic Oppong is a Ghanaian-born Canadian soccer player, currently playing for FC Edmonton in the North American Soccer League.-College and Amateur:...
- Eric Pinnell
- Todd Rattee
Chile
- Eric Munoz
Democratic Republic of the Congo
- Amuri Kapongo
Independent State of Croatia
- Phil Pavičić
Czech Republic
- Freddy Malek
Greece
- Joseph Costouros
Hungary
- Tristian Ilko
India
- Harman Braich
Italy
- Angelo Sestito
Kingdom of Romania
- Paul Roncov
Serbia
- Nikola VignjevićNikola VignjevicNikola Vignjević is a former Serbian soccer player, who currently works as Technical coach by Alberta Golden Bears and the Greater St.Albert Sports Acadamey...
Ukraine
- Jarin Myskiw
- Sean Myskiw
Year-by-year
| Season | GP | W | L | Pct | PF | PA | Finish | North American Championship | Avg. Attendance | |
| 2007 2007 CMISL season For 2007, the Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League is playing a "Showcase Season" or an exhibition schedule to create interest and test the markets.-Teams:Calgary United FCEdmonton DrillersWinnipeg Alliance FCSaskatoon Accelerators-Schedule:... |
6 | 4 | 2 | .667 | 13 | 11 | 2nd | N/A | 3,730 | |
| 2008 2008 CMISL season The 2008 Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League season had each team playing 10 games. The schedule however was unbalanced as both the Edmonton Drillers and Saskatoon Accelerators played six home games and two road games and two at a neutral site, while the Calgary United FC played five home games... |
10 | 8 | 2 | .800 | 73 | 39 | 1st | N/A | 606 | |
| 2009 2009 CMISL season The 2008–09 Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League season sees a different format than previous seasons. As the league has become affiliated with the Professional Arena Soccer League in the United States, the Edmonton Drillers and Saskatoon Accelerators will play four soccer games and the Calgary... |
12 | 9 | 3 | .750 | 82 | 82 | 1st | lost in the semi-finish | ||
| 2010 2010 CMISL season The 2010 Canadian Major Indoor Soccer League season sees the reactivation of the Winnipeg Alliance FC and the expansion of the Prince George Fury. Each team will play four games against teams from the Professional Arena Soccer League in the United States. The season will consist of twelve soccer... |
12 | 5 | 7 | .417 | 84 | 72 | 3rd | Did Not Qualify | 192 |