Hurricanes fans won’t have to wait long to get the opportunity to recreate grand final-like history

Hurricanes championship skipper Nathan Ellis strongly believes his side can recreate the same atmosphere and excitement when they host the BBL grand final rematch in December. Here’s what he said.

Hobart Hurricanes skipper Nathan Ellis believes his side can recreate the same atmosphere and excitement when they host the BBL grand final rematch in December.

The BBL champions will host Sydney Thunder on Tuesday December 16, the first home game of the season kicking off at 7.15pm.

Ellis said he still watches last year’s grand final back.

“It was one of the greatest nights in my life, and it was a great night for Tasmanian sports,” Ellis said.

“(it’s) a really good opportunity to try and sell it out again to try and recreate what was a great night and try and recapture that atmosphere.

“That was probably one of the best atmospheres I’ve ever experienced.

“It (last year’s success) still feels fresh to be honest, I feel like we were robbed of a few days of celebrations, everyone heading off here, there and everywhere.

“I’ve watched the replay 45,000 times, actually on the way in under the stadium this morning there’s still some of the confetti just in the corners of the stadium which just makes me smile.”

Hurricanes skipper Nathan Ellis believes his side can claim back-to-back BBL Championships. (Photo by Steve Bell/Getty Images)

The Hurricanes will unveil the BBL14 Championship banner before the clash against the Thunder.

Ellis is confident his side can go all the way again next season.

“As far as winning a tournament goes, you need a hell of a lot to go your way, whether it’s luck, timing, momentum or all of the above,” Ellis said.

“I don’t think there’s a recipe, I think I said that last year leading in, there’s not 11 herbs and spices to winning the tournament.

“You just need a lot to go your way, which fortunately, paired with good cricket, happened for us last year.

“I feel like all the pieces are there and if the same luck and momentum and timing goes our way, there’s no reason that we can’t do it again.”

The Hurricanes championship win back in January was topped off that night by a big surprise for Ellis.

“My wife is expecting our first child in October, I actually found out on the field after the final,” Ellis said.

“Connie came on the field for the presentation and she was being a bit weird throughout the day, I thought she was just as nervous as me for the final but after I did all the presentation and interviews and all the lap with the crowd she was still on the field lingering around.

“As we were about to walk into the change rooms to start celebrations, she told me that she was pregnant.

“It was one of the greatest nights of my career turned into probably the greatest night of my life.”

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