A very early look at who is, so far, apparently coming to the 2006 Snapper Shootout:
Niagara, ON Snappers – defending champions finished 5th at the 2005 ISC II ToC.
South Lebanon, PA TNT – 2nd at the Elkland Labour Day tourney, featuring pitcher Jeremy Tracy.
Mississauga, ON Arrows- 3rd in the GHFL in 2005, 2-2 at last year’s Shootout.
Alvinston, ON Indians – tied for 3rd at the ToC – 3-2 at last year’s Shootout.
Orrville, OH Orr Park Knights – merged with the NY Bombers, adding pitchers Chuck Smith and Justin Heyman.
Waterdown, ON Hammer – 2nd at the Elkland First Tournament, won the Waterdown league.
Niagara, ON Selects – 1-2 last year, but upset Tavistock, the Selects are looking to playing the ISC II qualifier, too.
Elmira, ON Cubs – 2005 ISC II Champions with ToC Top Pitcher and MVP Casey Halstead.
Perkasie, PA KMV Rise – disappointing ToC, but rebounded to win Elkland Labour Day tourney – were 2-2 last year.
Jarvis, ON Rock – perennial power in the Erie league with ace Dave “Farmer” Martin.
Harrisburg, PA PA Power – ASA “C” Champions.
Toronto, ON Champion Indians – 2005 Ontario Challenge Cup champions
Oswego, NY CPI (formerly McKie Sports) – 12th at ISC II ToC