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October 28, 2007
SEASON 3 - EVENT 2 - Day 2
 

Morra Than Ever in Edmonton

John Morra has emerged as the new Canadian hot gun with his victory in Edmonton over Eric Hjorliefson (11-5). Morra jumped out to an early lead and he simply never gave it up as he has now proven that his game and his consistency have matured into a threat in any event in which he places his name. Hjorliefson, now considered a seasoned champion, never got the opportunities he needed as Morra kept him seated during much of his exhibition.

The final day of the tournament brought sixteen players into the fray to compete for the championship. For some, it was an all too short day. Grant Golaiy made his exit (9-5) courtesy of Brian Butler. Brady Gollan was departed (9-6) by Nick Kruger while Eric Hildebrand was frustrated (9-6) by the shooting of Gary Hauck and Spencer Auigbelle ended the attempt of Jody Thornton (9-8).

But these victors then had to face the sticks of the men who had just been sent over to the one-loss side from the winner’s bracket. Paul Potier proved he still had room to run when he slid by Auigbelle (9-7) and Edwin Montal proved fatal to Garry Hauck (9-5). Our other two men new to the one-loss side would bring no momentum with them as Tyler Edey fell (9-3) to Brian Butler and Jarrod Spence failed    (9-6) against Nick Kruger. Kruger and Butler then had to face off...and  Butler prevailed (9-6). The other B side match saw Edwin Montal get to the hill against Paul Potier, and Potier won that one (9-8).

By this time the B-side club had welcomed two new members as Eric Hjorliefson inducted Stan Torangeau there (9-6) and John Morra accepted the application of Alain Martel (9-7). These new members didn’t stay long, however, as Torangeau was shown the door (9-8) by Paul Potier after he scratched on the final break shot and Alain Martel followed him out (9-5) at the urging of Brian Butler.

Butler and Potier then merged near the end of the bracket. The merge turned into a crash for Paul Potier as he was cemented in fourth place by Butler (9-3). But Butler’s day was not yet over. He had to face the loser of the A-side final between Hjorliefson and Morra. When Morra won the hot seat (9-5) Hjorliefson went over to duke it out with Butler. Here Hjorliefson earned his right to a rematch with Morra by dismantling Butler (9-4) and tripping the light fantastic back to the show table to flail once again with his nemesis Morra.

Our congratulations go out to our victor, John Morra, and our thanks to the marvelous staff at The Q Club and our sponsors Cineplex Entertainment, Indigo and Chapters Bookstores, Canada Billiards and Bowling, Dufferin Billiards, Stan James Bookmakers, Simonis Cloth and Aramith Billiard Balls.

Next stop is Tailgators Billiards in Ottawa.

John Morra with Q Club owner Lisa Brodie

RESULTS

- Canadian 9 Ball Tour Staff

October 27, 2007
SEASON 3 - EVENT 2 - Day 1

96 Player Field Fills Edmonton With Shooting Stars

The field is filled to capacity in Edmonton for the second leg of the Canadian 9-Ball Tour. The Q Club on Stony Plain Road is our host this week in the event sponsored by Cineplex Entertainment, Chapters and Indigo Bookstores, Canada Billiard and Bowling, Dufferin Billiards, Stan James sports bookmakers, Simonis Cloth and Aramith Billiard Balls.

This is an all-Canadian affair with players migrating to Edmonton from throughout the nation and the usual cream is rising to the top. At the end of day one the undefeated list includes Paul Potier, Edwin Montal, Eric Hjorliefson, Stan Torangeau, Alain Martel, John Morra, Jarrod Spence and Tyler Edey.

There are also eight players left on the desperate side of the charts. Those with only one barrel remaining include Grant Golaiy, Brady Gollan, Eric Hildebrand, Jody Thornton, Spencer Auigbelle, Bryan Butler, Nick Kruger and Garry Hauck.

After play completes tomorrow the all-important points and ranking list will begin to firm up for the year. While there are still six events left in the season all the combatants realize that it is easier to maintain a lead than to gain one and the race will be on to claim the top slots as the names occupying those spaces will be vying for inclusion in international events including the World 9-Ball Championship, the World Ten Ball Championship, the World Cup of Pool and the World Pool Masters. Qualifying for these events is even more important to most players than the quest for the $10,000 in added money offered at each event. 

The Canadian 9-Ball Tour is organized and run by Jim Wych and Michael Wright. More information on the tour and their sponsors may be obtained at the official tour website: www.canadian9balltour.com. Players may register there for upcoming events and those interested in playing are urged to apply early as the fields are crowding rapidly.

- Canadian 9 Ball Tour Staff

The Q Club in Edmonton joins Dooly's from Valleyfield, Quebec, as the only "three time" tour venues for the Canadian 9 Ball Tour.  The hospitality of this northern Alberta city makes it a valuable stop for the tour, as it's residents embrace any and all forms of sporting arts to the fullest.

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