Mick & Angelo's Snapper Shootout

Thu Apr 20 23:14:09 EDT 2006

From: "Perry Bartley" <misterpaulo(at)hotmail.com>
To: fastball(at)pmihrm.com
Subject: Mick & Angelo's Snapper Shootout
Date: Thu, 20 Apr 2006 19:58:02 -0400

Niagara-on-the-Lake, ON

The Mick & Angelo's Snapper Shootout is set with 16 confirmed
teams.  The Shootout will take place on June 2-4 at Centennial
Park in Niagara-on-the-Lake.  The field of teams promises to
offer very competitive fastball at the ISC II level.  Top prize
will be $1500 Cdn plus Molson prizes.  The host Niagara Snappers
are two time defending champions and will be in tough to repeat
in 2006 as the calibre of teams seems to get better each year.

Here is a run down of the 16 confirmed teams.  Teams will play
a divisional format with the top two teams in each division moving
on to the Sunday single elimination.

Alvinston, ON Indians - Tied for 3rd at the TOC.  They had a
3-2 at last year’s Shootout. Highlight of the 2005 season was
finishing tied for 3rd at the Tournament of Champions. Pitching
staff is anchored by a tough 1-2 combination of Doug Charlton
and Brad Young. Have added Shawn Fenton, Scott Macauley and Derwyn
Hodgins.

Ashland, OH Merchants  The Merchants finished 9th at the 2005
ISC II Tournament of Champions and 2nd at the ASA “B” Nationals.
Last year’s Shootout finalists are a veteran squad with lots
of talent including ISC II All-Tournament team members Trevor
Urban at shortstop and John Melchiore behind the plate.

Elora, ON Brewers  competed in the Ontario Challenge Cup last
year, but have added pitcher Todd Uhrig and infielder/pitcher
Mike Pinder to an already potent lineup. Shortstop Ryan Dilgee
and outfielder Terry Martin both won two ISC II championships
with Harriston.

Glencoe, ON Astros  after finishing fifth at the Ontario ISC
qualifier in 2005, the Astros have retooled, adding DH Gary Cooke
and several other top players from southwestern Ontario. Will
rely again on Shaun Winship to do the bulk of the pitching.

Harrisburg, PA PA Power  PA Power scored seven runs with two
outs in the bottom of the seventh to win the ASA “C” National
Championship in 2005, finishing the weekend with an 8-1 record.
Pitcher Eric Fogel was named an All-American at the tournament.

Mississauga, ON Arrows  finished 3rd in the GHFL in 2005 and
had a 2-2 record at last year’s Shootout with wins over KMV Rise
and McKie Sports. Have added highly regard junior graduate Ryan
Cummings to complement Drew Hathway on the mound. Shortstop Tim
Coe was the GHFL MVP in 2005.

Niagara, ON Snappers  66 wins in 2005 including 6 tournament
wins. Defending Shootout Champions, finished 5th at the 2005
ISC II Tournament of Champions. Were ranked as high as #1 in
Ontario and #4 in North America in 2005. Have added second baseman
Jamie Morey to an already potent batting order and will have
Dan Duemo and Byron Demoe on the mound. Trevor Falk is back from
a knee injury that saw him miss half of the 2005 season.

Orville, OH Orr Park Knights - The Orr Park Knights return after
a one-year hiatus, adding a few players from the NY Bombers.
 The Knights will make a run at the ISCII ToC with a great group
of guys led Bob Weaver (Manager) and Paul Harris (Coach) are
very excited about the upcoming season and think this is the
best team they've put together. Pitchers Chuck Smith and Justin
Heyman will be on the mound for the Knights in 2006.

Oswego, NY CPI (Cutro Professional Inspections)  The team, formerly
known as McKie Sports, finished 12th at the 2005 TOC. CPI plays
a very competitive schedule and will feature pitchers Shawn Sampson
and Rod Bunge, who combined to win the ASA “A” Nationals in 2004.

Palermo, ON Athletics  Palermo won the OASA Intermediate Eliminations
in 2005 and finished second at the Ontario ISC II Qualifier and
finished 3-2 at the ToC, dropping a close first-round playoff
game. Led by ace Gord Scott on the mound and hard-hitting Brian
Prowse at the plate.

Perkasie, PA KMV Rise  After a disappointing Tournament of Champions,
the Rise rebounded to win the Elkland Labour Day tourney. Have
added pitcher/infielder Mike Smith and top Ontario pitcher Dan
Konkle to complement GM/pitcher Tom Vogel. KMV went 2-2 in the
2005 Snapper Shoot-Out.

Shakespeare, ON Falcons  A young team who have played together
since their minor ball days, the Falcons will be led on the mound
by Fred Follings.  
Look for this team to make waves this year in ISC II competition.

South Lebanon, PA TNT - 2nd at the Elkland Labour Day tourney,
featuring New Brunswick native Jeremy Tracy on the mound. TNT’s
roster has several former Riversharks, including Paul Batt, Brad
Theys and Mike Rohrer.

St. Mary’s, ON Gunners  St. Mary’s play in the always tough
South Perth Men’s Fastball League where they compiled an impressive
14-6 record.  With a few key pickups on hand the Gunners could
find themselves kicking up some dirt on the Playoff Sunday.

Toronto, ON Champion Indians - Won the 2005 Hillsburgh Tournament
to secure a berth to the 2006 ToC.  Featuring pitchers Steve
Ketchell, Tracy Woolridge and Ryan Swift, the Indians have a
potent attack at the plate and have added former ISC All World
player Paul Papulkas to an already formidable attack.

Waterdown, ON Hammer  Finished 2nd at the Elkland First Weekend
Tournament, won the Waterdown league in 2005, won the GHFL regular
season title in 2005.  Have added pitcher Tim Neill to the lineup.
 A veteran team that will be looking to make a name for themselves
at the Shootout in 2006.

Please check back to Al's and the Snapper website soon for the
latest Shootout announcements.

niagarasnappers.com

Take care,

Perry Bartley
Mick & Angelo's Snapper Shootout
misterpaulo(at)hotmail.com

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