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Jeremy Davis (CT) wins the 2009 "IceHouse" Invitational in Burlington, NJ, April 18, 2009. Jeremy took the trophy in "A" flight singles, with JG (NJ) finishing 2nd and Dan Pettit (PA) an impressive 3rd. Bill Brooks (NJ) and Marc Krasner (NJ) took home the "B" and "C" flight titles, respectively. # 1 - Jeremy Davis, CT - what can you say about this young gun from CT?!? Dominates nearly every event he enters, has won tournaments in NJ, PA, MO, NY, etc, etc, etc - the hottest bubbler on the planet right now and he shows no signs of slowing down any time soon. Anyone want his crown? Come and get it! # 2 - Al Jennings, MA - at one time the #1 player around, hands down. Still can play with anyone, anywhere, on any dome. He and Jeremy have had epic battles the last few times they have met in tournaments (always in the finals), but Jeremy has gotten the better of him in those events so Al can't lay claim to #1 anymore. With his impressive triumph in Buffalo in '09 Al showed he is ready to be top dawg again - can he re-capture his #1 ranking and reclaim dominance in the dome??? He'll need to knock off Jeremy to do it... #3 - Kelly Walker - won the 1st National Championships in St. Louis a few years back, and he was a consistent Bubble Boys finalist. Consensus says this guy has a game second to none, including Jeremy. Where is he now?!? Bet he is still at the top of the world under the dome...but he'll have to re-emerge and take on all-comers again if he wants to stop his slide down the rankings and prove he can be #1. #4 - Tim Leahey, MA - don't know how much outside of Mass. he has played, but he was always a consistent top finisher in the old KONE events against some of the top talent in the North East region of the country. Great singles and doubles player. Super quick with the rods. Clearly one of the top players anywhere and a tough draw in any tournament. #5 - Mark Wojtkiewicz, NY - another solid all around player, the "Woj" is equally adept in singles and doubles play. Owns a 2003 "Bubble Boys" doubles title and has won some singles events in NY, and was a solid 2nd in the recent '09 event in Buffalo against a loaded field. Always a strong performer in any event he enters. Great defensive player, one of the top anywhere. #6 - Bill Brooks, NJ - Another terrific singles and doubles talent - superb all around game. He has had mixed tournament success over the years, but he too usually runs into Jeremy at some point and hasn't been able to get over that hurdle. A strong 3rd place finish in Buffalo in Feb. '09 showed the bubble world that a step up is within reach. Multiple time champion of the only active bubble hockey league around (S.J.B.H.L.). #7 - JG, NJ - Has played in all the big tournaments the last few years. 7 consecutive pool play #1 seeds in the last 7 tournaments, but didn't win any of those titles = Jeremy, Al, and Tim Leahey have always been in the way. And now Jimmy in '09!?! A player who can beat any other player on any day, but needs to step it up a notch if he wants to inch closer to the top. A respectable 4th place finish in Buffalo Feb .09, a disappointing 2nd in his home tourney in NJ in October. Time is running out to climb the rankings... #8 - Brian Tracey, MO - Maybe the top bubbler in the state of MO. He has performed very well in the National Championships each year they were in St. Louis. Smooth and consistent in every game he plays. Needs to test his game outside the Midwest to see where he stacks up against the other top players - his ranking likley would go up if he did. #9 - Marc Steele, MI - the self-proclaimed "Bad Boy of the Bubble." His emotional outbursts are legendary, his temper explosive, but there is no denying his talent level under the dome. Another player who's game can match up with anyone, anywhere, anytime - he plays in all the biggest tournaments and fairs quite well, but yet another player who can't seem to climb the hurdle of #1 Jeremy. That won't stop him from trying... #10 - Jimmy Schwartz, NJ - "thefuture" is NOW! Jimmy cracks the top 10 after an impressive win in the October 2009 Tournament in Burlington, NJ. Was mentored at the hands of Bill Brooks, and he learned well. Took his lumps early under the dome, but put in the time, put in the effort, put in the desire, and look at him now!!! Plays with controlled aggression, a new found precision, and some serious defense. Has vowed to take out all comers and climb the ranks to #1 - who is going to stop him?!? There are plenty of other great bubblers out there that could crack this list - some haven't played in a while (so we don't know how they'd stack up in '09), some have lots of game but haven't had a break through performance yet in a tournament. Here's just a few waiting on a top 10 slot (alphabetical): Jason Avery (Toronto, Canada), Craig Cole (MO), Mike Cook (Calgary, Canada), Doug Davis (CT), Kenny Dubois (MA), Michael Hall (NY), Tony Hernandez (UT), Erich Markee (MA), Brian Nelson (PA), Scott Storck (PA), Jim Sullivan (MA), and whole slew of guys in the Buffalo/Toronto area that got game - they showed it in Buffalo in Feb .09! If there are other names out there, let us know - these rankings change with every event! The more you play, the more "ink" you'll get, so get out and play the game! Disagree with these rankings? Feel left out? Think you've got game under the dome and deserve some love from the raters?!? Only one way to find out - GET OUT AND PLAY BUBBLE HOCKEY!!! These rankings are subjective and fluid, but if you don't play the game no one knows how good you are, so start spinning the rods and slapping the puck around and come on out to the next tournament and strut your stuff!!!
The "South" prevailed over the "North" in the new format - Team Challenge. Jeremy and Doug Davis (CT) won the Doubles portion of the tourney. Jeremy Davis (CT) also took home the "A" flight Singles title. Brian Nelson (PA) captured the the "B" flight crown, and Marc Krasner (NJ) and Jason James (NJ) split the "C" title. Congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to all who came out for this Tournament! Check out the message board under "Upcoming Tournaments" for the thread with all the detailed information about this tournament, or visit www.njbubblehockey.org, for a detailed write-up of this event. And look for another Tournament in Burlington, NJ, April 2009 - Bubble ON!!! 2008 "IceHouse" Invitational results are in (04/12/08, Burlington, NJ)!!! Defending champion Jeremy Davis (CT) repeated his 1st Place "A" Flight finish of 2007, this time knocking off #1 seeded John Gaffney (NJ) via the old "double-dip" in the "A" Flight Finals of the 2008 IceHouse Invitational. Bill Brooks (NJ) took home 3rd in the "A" Flight. The "B" Flight trophy went to Jason James (NJ), and Jordon Beattie of Canada captured the "C" Flight title in his first tournament! For more information, look for the tournament post on the Message Board under the "Tournaments" link, or visit: www.njbubblehockey.org for a complete tournament recap!!! The Del Val II is complete Be sure the check out the "News" sections for full results from the Del Val II Tournament. Jeremy Davis won the "A" flight singles, and Bill Brooks/Brian Nelson won the "A" flight doubles. And don't forget the "Message Board" for all the latest on all that is Chexx hockey! The NABHA/St. Louis Blues Bubble Hockey Nationals was held Friday and Saturday March 9-10 in St. Louis, MO, co-sponsored by the St. Louis Blues. Nearly 30 players from all over the country took place in the doubles and singles competitions. CT's own Jeremy Davis won the singles title, roaring out of the Loser's Bracket to "double-dip" 2nd Place finisher Al Jennings in the Finals. Brian Tracy of St. Louis took 3rd place. Jeremy and his brother Doug Davis won the Doubles Title. King of New England Complete WE would like to thank the following people for making the K.O.N.E another great success, First and most important is Jim Sullivan without his hard work it would not have happened. Other people include Jen Nolan from Quality Beverage and Eric Fromm From the Vegas Lounge, but most of all I would like to thank everyone who attended the event, as usual I had a great time seeing you all again this year. Team Taunton Win K.O.N.E IV Doubles Event Tim and Ryan Leahey Team up to beat Little People(Mark Wojtkiewicz and Al Jennings) 2 games to one, Dropping the first game 5-4 and then winning the next two 8-6 and 6-5 in overtime to claim the title. Third place was won by Blues Brothers, Ken Dubois and Tom Mulran as they defeated Left Out (Erich Markee and Scott Lanno) Jennings Wins K.O.N.E. IV Single Title Al Jennings Defeats Tim Leahey in 2 games 5-3 and 10-1 to capture 1st place. Mark Wojtkiewicz then defeated Jeremy Davis in three games (7-0, 3-4, 4-2)to lock up third place. . "B" Pool Results Bill Brooks beat Kierin Vall in three games(5-1, 2-6, 5-2) to take singles, Jim Sullivan and Sean Sparks won the b pool doubles crown. Walker wins IBHF singles event Kelly Walker defeats Mark Steele to capture single event In IBHF first tournament a few small snags, but fun for everyone who enjoys the game. We all got to watch Kelly(2 X Bud Light Champion)battle his way to the singles championship, as well as we all were able to meet a bunch of new players from accross the country. Wojtkiewicz / Jennings win IBHF Doubles Event Mark Wojtkiewicz and Al Jennings Defeat Mark Steele and Chris Ellison for title 2003 Bud Light Champion Mark Wojtkiewick and new teamate Al Jennings remake the Little People Team to win IBHF's First tournament Davis Wins Del Val Bubble Hockey Classic Singles Championship Jeremy Davis Defeats Al Jennings to Cature the Title Davis wins in grand fashion to capture the singles event at another great event put on by John Gaffney and Jim Bernard Check out the Message Board for Complete Tournament Results |
JG wins South Jersey Bubble Hockey League Title December 10th, 2009!