Legends of Fastball Classic, Woodstock, June 2-4, 2006

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Received: 5/28/06 6:51:35 PM 
From:  <larry.lynch(at)city.kitchener.on.ca> 
 
Subject:  Legends of Fastball Classic, Woodstock, June 2-4, 2006
 
 

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PRESS RELEASE


WOODSTOCK, ON

 

Legends Classic Welcomes Two New Powerhouse Teams  

 

When the Legends of Fastball Classic kicks off this Fridayevening,
two new additions to the major men’s game will introducethemselves
to the Ontario fans. Tournament organizers areproud to welcome
the Orillia (OntarioRiversharks and the Massapequa, ( NY )Patsy’s
for their first trip into Canada’s fastballhotbed. Ranked # 4
and # 5 respectively in International Softball Congress pre-seasonpolls,
these two clubs will showcase some the premier fastball talent
in thegame today.

 

The Orillia Riversharks bring a talent laden line-up thatincludes
world class pitching, hitting and defence. Head coach Denny Bruckert,a
two time ISC World Champion, will jockey a pitching stable that
includes Ontario stars FrankCox, Robbie O’Brien, and Andy Jackson,
along with legendary Kiwi and USANational Team ace, Michael White.

 

Offensively, the Sharks look to feast on opposing hurlersand
their tank includes Sean O’Brien, Mike Taylor and Rys Casley,
all ex-Broken Bow Spirit World Champions; Pat Mackintosh an ISCWorld
All-Star in 2005, and former Jarvis Merchants Pat Graham and
Ian Fehrman,both vying for a roster spot on Canada’s National
Men’s Team.

 

The Riversharks will get their first taste of shark bait at 9:00
pm on Fridayevening, when they hook up with the host Innerkip
Bright Cheese House Eagles .

 

The NY Patsy’s will make their Ontario debut inthe tournament
opener Friday night , when they square off with the ISC # 3ranked
team the Kitchener Hallman Twins. Make no mistake, the Patsy’s
areno mamma’s boys. Their roster is a who’s who of Canadian,
Americanand New Zealand National Team alumni and their head coach
Ron ‘Doc’Simmons is a legend in ISC World Tournament success.
Simmons has also pilotedhis clubs to both previous Legends of
Fastball Classic tournament championships.

 

While ‘Doc’ may have seen his Broken Bow clubride off into the
sunset, his focused and straight shooting style is exactlythe
prescription for Patsy’s run at an ISC World title. 

 

Pitching has always spelled success in big time men’sfastball
and with a bullpen that includes Adam Folkard and Heinie Shannon
  (NewZealand ), and Gerald Muizelaar and Rob Scheller (Canada
), there is no doubt Patsy’s bring their own brand of head ache
reliefto Simmons’ operating-theatre.

 

Offensively, some of the games great young guns give Patsy’sboth
power and speed in the batters box. Adam Lalonde and Chris Miljavac
( USA) will set the table while Brad Rona and Travis Wilson(
New Zealand ) will supply the punch in a line-upthat is solid
from top to bottom.

 

The Legends Classic will welcome back some old friends againthis
year with the return to Woodstock of theHeflin Gremlins ( NY)
and the Jarvis Merchants ( ONT).

 

The Heflin Gremlins have made many trips into Ontario over theyears
and were among the original 10 teams that made up the inaugural
Legends ofFastball Classic in 2004. Led by long time coach Tom
MacAvoy, the Gremlinspitching staff is anchored by long time
‘Farmer’ ace, Paul Algar.Along with ‘Alfie’ look for Canadian
east coasters  BlairEzekiel and Brian Urquhart to shoulder much
of the pitching load. Offensively,the Gremlins are sparked by
center-fielder Steve Schucker, along withpower hitting Dominicans
Frankie Perez and Edward Leonardo, and Kiwi sluggerCraig Wallace.

 

The Jarvis Merchants continue to shine on the major men’sradar,
and player-coach Adam Smith looks to both youth and tradition
to fertilizehis crop of  2006. Smith has also brought in legendary
player and coachDan Donahue to help teach the two-time Canadian
Junior Champions how to buildsimilar success at the elite men’s
level of the game. The Merchants willlook to big Andrew Phibbs
and Scott Wager to build on strong years in 2005 asthe cornerstones
of their pitching staff. Offensively, the ageless Smith andveteran
power hitter Ryan Thompson look for continued growth in Greg
Courneyea,Allan Phibbs, Bob Gillow and Chad Staats to keep the
Merchants intough against the prime pitching opposition the Legends
Classic will be servingup.

 

The Legends of Fastball Classic is set, and the 10 team, twodivision,
round robin format is sure to serve up a grand slam of thrills
andexcitement for players and fans alike.

 

The first of 25 weekend games get underway on two diamondsat
7:00 pm Friday night, with a another twosomegoing at 9:00 pm.
Admission at the WoodstockDistrict Community Complex diamonds
is $5 Friday night, $10 all day Saturdayand $10 all day Sunday.
A Weekend Pass is withouta doubt the best value in fastball entertainment
around, at just $20 for theentire tournament.

 

Make plans for a weekend in Canada’s diary capital, the Legends
of Fastball Classic in Woodstock, June 2,3and 4, 2006.

 
From:  <larry.lynch(at)city.kitchener.on.ca> 



 
 

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