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KevinSoCal

Players from five countries have already signed on to play in the 4th Annual UNITED STATES STIGA SHOOTOUT on Saturday, December 12 in sunny, Southern California.

Reggie and Kent will be here from Edmonton.
Peter Orum from Denmark.
Roman Nezyhba from the Czech Republic.
Justin and Jacob Na from South Korea.
Plus lots of players from the USA.

Trophies awarded to all players.
Pizza lunch is provided.

Go to www.tablehockeyrocks.com for all the details.

Tournament held just three miles from the John Wayne Orange County Airport. Lots of affordable hotels in the area.

Kevin
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KevinSoCal · Posted: Mon Nov 09, 2009 1:07 pm Post subject:

John Labianca from Las Vegas has confirmed that he will play again this year in the United States Stiga Shootout!

Will Vegas Jay and Brandon Andreansson and J.F. Brisstette of the Las Vegas Table Hockey Club make the trip to SoCal with Johnny Labs? I hope so!

Kevin
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KevinSoCal · Posted: Sat Nov 14, 2009 8:36 am Post subject:

Tom Warren, who recently moved from Michigan to Northern California, is hopeful to play in the United States Stiga Shootout.

There are literally hundreds of hotels to choose from in the area. Based on your preference and your Internet search, and any deals you may be eligible for, you're likely to get a really good deal.

The closest place to stay -- both to the Orange County Airport and the table hockey tournament -- is the Travelodge:

Travelodge Orange County Airport/ Costa Mesa
Suite A
1400 Bristol Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92626 US

Phone: 714-557-8700

click here

All the tournament details are at www.tablehockeyrocks.com
Deadline to register to play is December 7.
Make the trip and enjoy Southern California!

Kevin
Blazing Guns

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DTHLcommish · Veteran Joined: 19 Jan 2007 Posts: 240

Although Coco high tailed it out of town ( smart lad ) he is still a mighty Detroit chimp at heart and must represent the DTHL well . Hmmm..... unless of course he has spent all his time so far eating weird hippie samdwiges and surfing and hasn't had time to practice and has totally lost his game and really stinks up the joint ... a then I guess ...he'll be from Oakland CA . LOL Rolling On Floor Laughing

We'll be rooten for ya sleepy . The DTHL daug pound...GRRRRRR ! Clapping

Tom · Rookie Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 63

Hey Detroit, the sun is warm out here and the flights to SoCal might be cheaper than you think.......
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KevinSoCal · Posted: Mon Nov 23, 2009 10:19 pm Post subject:

Tom Warren, now a resident of Oakland, California (moved recently from Michigan), has made it official and will play in the 4th Annual United States Stiga Shootout on Saturday, December 12 in Costa Mesa, California.

Deadline to register is December 7.

Here's the list of players so far:
Reggie Stefaniszyn, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Kent Richter, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Peter Orum, Denmark
Roman Nezhyba, Czech Republic
Justin Na, South Korea
Jacob Na, South Korea
Dan Brown, Manchester, NH
John Labianca, Las Vegas, NV
Tom Warren, Oakland, CA
Ed Lupin, Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Leonard Lupin, Rancho Penasquitos, CA
Scott Campbell, Costa Mesa, CA
Adam Campbell, Costa Mesa, CA
Isaac Wence, San Juan Capistrano, CA
Connor O'Modhrain, Mission Viejo, CA
Austin Keyes, Laguna Niguel, CA
Rohith Sarma, Irvine, CA
Michael Hart, Ladera Ranch, CA
Dr. Kevin Rafferty, Laguna Hills, CA
Sean Rafferty, Laguna Hills, CA
Brian Rafferty, Laguna Hills, CA
Molly Rafferty, Laguna Hills, CA
Tyler Shapiro, Laguna Hills, CA

Let me know if you want to play.

Kevin
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brotzp · Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 1:09 pm Post subject:

Updates???

Anymore players??

Tournament is getting close....

KevinSoCal · Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 1:45 pm Post subject:

The past couple of weeks have been crazy.

Went back home to the Chicago area to visit my ailing father in the hospital over the Thanksgiving break. As I was flying home last Sunday, he passed away.

Made another trip back to Chicago this past weekend with my two boys for the wake and the funeral. Just got back home moments ago.

The tournament is definitely on. My dad got my three brothers and I our very first table hockey game for Christmas when I was about six years old. The tournament this coming Saturday will be held in his memory.

Checking my email:
Rob Meer from Southern California will be joining the action.
Dan Brown from Manchester, NH says he may have as many as three additional players coming with him.

Tomorrow -- December 7 -- is deadline day to register for the 4th Annual United States Stiga Shootout to be held this coming Saturday, December 12 in Costa Mesa, California.

This year, we will debut the new perpetual championship trophy -- the Stanley Cup of Table Hockey. Will Reggie be the first two-time United States Stiga Shootout Champion?

Names already engraved on table hockeys' holy grail:
2006: Espen Moe, Trondheim, Norway
2007: Ron Marsik, Hickory Hills, IL
2008: Reggie Stefaniszyn, Edmonton, AB, Canada
2009: ???

Kevin
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ReggieJ44 · Posted: Sun Dec 06, 2009 4:33 pm Post subject:

My condolences, Kevin.

Reggie Stefaniszyn ETHL

ICECHEXX · Veteran Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 176

Sorry to hear that news, Kevin. You have my condolences.
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DTHLcommish · Veteran Joined: 19 Jan 2007 Posts: 240

All our best from all the dawgs in the DTHL Kevin in this a difficult time . A great idea to dedicate the tourny to your dad .Im sure he was a great guy . T i m Neutral

Paul · Site Admin Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 695

Hi Kevin,

I am so sorry for the loss of your father and want to offer my condolences.

Best wishes for the tournament.

-Paul

aj5380 · Rookie Joined: 22 Jan 2007 Posts: 62 Location: Irvine, CA

Double your pleasure with Coleco on Saturday evening at the Table Hockey Hall of Fame! All welcome and its free.

KevinSoCal · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:40 am Post subject:

We're all set and ready to go.

I'll try to get you updates through the day or I will text Johnny Labs and maybe he can get the word out for us!

Good luck to all of the players today!

Kevin
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Old Timer · CTHA Intl Affairs Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 36

Hi Kevin,

My sympathies on the the loss of your father.

Ron
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Old Timer · CTHA Intl Affairs Joined: 23 Jan 2007 Posts: 36

Hi Kevin,

My sympathies on the the loss of your father.

Ron
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EricK · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 4:43 pm Post subject:

My two sources, Johnny Labs and Peter Orum were unable to make the tournament. Johnny's ill and Peter had to work. I think I texted Mr. Rafferty, but suspect he's running the show and playing and a bit busy.

EricK · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 6:48 pm Post subject: Results!!!!

Here's the report from Dr. Rafferty and Reggie S...I was taking notes.

Reggie beat Kent 4-0 in the finals of the A group. Reggie is the tournament's first two-time winner (he won the June 2008 one as well) and his name goes on the new permanent trophy modeled after the Stanley Cup.

Dr. Kevin Rafferty took third, defeating Roman Nezhyba in the A pool.

B pool was won by Tom Warren, San Fran by way of Detroit. He defeated Hollywood stuntman Dan Brown in the B pool finals. Sean Rafferty beat brother Brian Rafferty in the B pool third place.

In the C pool, young Jacob Na over Molly Rafferty in the finals.

In the D pool finals, it was Justin Na over Timothy (last name TBA).

About 16 players...started at 10 a.m. and done by 5:50 p.m. (West Coast time)

Congrats to Reggie and thanks to Kevin for calling with the results and putting on another tournament.

ReggieJ44 · Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 11:29 pm Post subject:

Thanks, Eric. And thanks to Dr. Kevin Rafferty for putting on a another smooth running tournament with tons of snacks and pizza and for coming up with a great-looking new trophy - the Stanley Cup of Table Hockey!

'Komeback Kent' Richter was up to his old tricks. He was down 3 games to 1 and down 2-0 in Game 5 of the semis against Roman Nezhyba before storming back and taking the series in 7 games!

And thanks AJ for putting on the mini Coleco tournament in the evening. Congrats to Roman on his Coleco victory!

Reggie Stefaniszyn ETHL

Tom · Rookie Joined: 14 Oct 2007 Posts: 63

Thanks Kevin for a great event.I played 44 games and we were still done by 6. The best thing was seeing all the kids having a ball playing the game we love.Theres no mystery about what table hockey needs in order to grow stronger.Its the kids.You are doing good work.

Sorry I didnt make it to AJ's for coleco. You guys are too HARD CORE for me.

Congatulations Reggie, If I never see your fintar again it will be too soon. Tom
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KevinSoCal · Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2009 7:58 pm Post subject:

Reggie Stefaniszyn Wins Second Straight United States Stiga Shootout Table Hockey Championship

Defending his 2008 championship title, Reggie Stefaniszyn from Edmonton, Alberta, won the Fourth Annual United States Stiga Shootout table hockey championship in Costa Mesa, California.

Reggie defeated fellow Edmontonian Kent Richter four games to none in the best of seven finals.

Reggie becomes the first player to win back-to-back championships at the United States Stiga Shootout.

Espen Moe, from Trondheim, Norway, won the inaugural event in 2006.

United States table hockey legend Ron Marsik, from the Chicago area, was the tournament champion in 2007.

Canadian Reggie Stefaniszyn now has United States Stiga Shootout table hockey tournament championships in 2008 and 2009.

Here is the order of finish for the 2009 United States Stiga Shootout Table Hockey Championship:

1. Reggie Stefaniszyn, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2. Kent Richter, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
3. Kevin Rafferty, Laguna Hills, CA
4. Roman Nezhyba, Sumperk, Czech Republic
5. Tom Warren, Oakland, CA
6. Dan Brown, Manchester, NH
7. Sean Rafferty, Laguna Hills, CA
8. Brian Rafferty, Laguna Hills, CA
9. Jacob Na, South Korea
10. Adam Campbell, Costa Mesa, CA
11. Molly Rafferty, Laguna Hills, CA
12. Scott Campbell, Costa Mesa, CA
13. Justin Na, South Korea
14. Timothy Eulich, Snowmass Village, CO
15. Austin Keyes, Laguna Niguel, CA
16. Connor O'Modhrain, Mission Viejo, CA

Thanks to all of the players for coming to Southern California and making it such a fun tournament.

For more information, go to: www.tablehockeyrocks.com
Email: tablehockeyrocks@gmail.com

Kevin
Blazing Guns

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www.tablehockeyrocks.com/8.html
UNITED STATES STIGA SHOOTOUT
Costa Mesa, CA

KevinSoCal · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:01 pm Post subject:

Reggie, John M., Tim, Paul R., and Ron,

Thanks for your condolences.
Best wishes to you and yours for a Happy Holidays and a Happy New Year!

Kevin
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KevinSoCal · Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2009 8:07 pm Post subject:

After a heavy-duty final week of school before the holidays, here are the stats from the 4th Annual United States Stiga Shootout:

4th Annual
United States Stiga Shootout
Table Hockey Tournament

1. Reggie Stefaniszyn, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
2. Kent Richter, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
3. Kevin Rafferty, Laguna Hills, CA
4. Roman Nezhyba, Sumperk, Czech Republic
5. Tom Warren, Oakland, CA
6. Dan Brown, Manchester, NH
7. Sean Rafferty, Laguna Hills, CA
8. Brian Rafferty, Laguna Hills, CA
9. Jacob Na, South Korea
10. Adam Campbell, Costa Mesa, CA
11. Molly Rafferty, Laguna Hills, CA
12. Scott Campbell, Costa Mesa, CA
13. Justin Na, South Korea
14. Timothy Eulich, Snowmass Village, CO
15. Austin Keyes, Laguna Niguel, CA
16. Connor O'Modhrain, Mission Viejo, CA

OPENING ROUND ROBIN

Rank W-L-T = Points
01. (13-1-0=26 points) Reggie Stefaniszyn (70 GF, 22 GA)
02. (11-0-3=25 points) Roman Nezhyba (81 GF, 23 GA)
03. (11-2-1=23 points) Tom Warren (60 GF, 25 GA)
04. (10-1-3=23 points) Kevin Rafferty (67 GF, 25 GA)
05. 10-2-2=22 points) Kent Richter (72 GF, 30 GA)
06. (9-4-1=19 points) Sean Rafferty (52 GF, 37 GA)
07. (7-7-0=14 points) Brian Rafferty (43 GF, 30 GA)
08. (7-7-0=14 points) Dan Brown (49 GF, 44 GA)
09. (5-9-0=10 points) Molly Rafferty (28 GF, 60 GA)
10. (5-9-0=10 points) Adam Campbell (32 GF, 56 GA)
11. (4-9-1=9 points) Scott Campbell (29 GF, 58 GA)
12. (2-10-2=6 points) Tim Eulich (22 GF, 50 GA)
13. (2-3-1=5 points) Jabon Na (14 GF, 19 GA)
14. (1-11-2=4 points) Austin Keyes (13 GF, 52 GA)
15. (0-14-0=0 points) Connor O'Modhrain (0 GF, 70 GA)

SECOND ROUND ROBIN

Divisional Round Robin: Play each opponent twice

A Pool

Rank W-L-T = Points
01. (12-1-1=25 points) Reggie Stefaniszyn (87 GF, 34 GA)
02. (10-4-0=20 points) Roman Nezhyba (66 GF, 50 GA)
03. (8-5-1=17 points) Kent Richter (50 GF, 37 GA)
04. (7-6-1=15 points) Kevin Rafferty (53 GF, 50 GA)
05. (6-6-2=14 points) Tom Warren (40 GF, 45 GA)
06. (5-6-3=13 points) Dan Brown (36 GF, 57 GA)
07. (3-10-1=7 points) Sean Rafferty (36 GF, 61 GA)
08. (0-13-1= 1 point) Brian Rafferty (23 GF, 68 GA)

C Pool

Rank W-L-T = Points
01. (12-0-0=24 points) Jacob Na (49 GF, 10 GA)
02. (7-3-2=16 points) Scott Campbell (33 GF, 17 GA)
03. (6-4-2=14 points) Adam Campbell (37 GF, 23 GA)
04. (6-8-0=14 points) Tim Eulich (29 GF, 28 GA)
05. (5-5-2= 12 points) Molly Rafferty (22 GF, 25 GA)
06. (4-3-1=9 points) Justin Na (21 GF, 11 GA)
07. (1-10-1=3 points) Austin Keyes (4 GF, 48 GA)
08. (0-12-0=0 points) Connor O'Modhrain (0 GF, 60 GA)

PLAYOFFS

Playoffs: A Pool
Best of 7 throughout
Opening Round Losers form B Pool
Best of 7
All third place series are Best of 3

A Pool Quarterfinals:

#1 Reggie Stefaniszyn
defeated
#8 Brian Rafferty
4 games to 0
4-2, 9-1, 6-1, 5-0

#4 Kevin Rafferty
defeated
#5 Tom Warren
4 games to 2
4-1, 3-4, 3-2, 2-4, 6-0, 5-1

#3 Kent Richter
defeated
#6 Dan Brown
4 games to 0
5-1, 4-3, 6-3, 5-2

#2 Roman Nezhyba
defeated
#7 Sean Rafferty
4 games to 0
4-1, 7-0, 7-2, 8-0

A Pool Semifinals:

#1 Reggie Stefaniszyn
defeated
#4 Kevin Rafferty
4 games to 1
4-5 OT, 6-4, 6-3, 6-3, 5-1

#3 Kent Richter
defeated
#2 Roman Nezhyba
4 games to 3
5-6, 7-6 OT, 1-3, 4-5, 9-4, 7-4, 5-0

A Pool Finals

#1 Reggie Stefaniszyn
defeated
#3 Kent Richter
4 games to 0
4-1, 3-0, 5-0, 2-1 OT

A Pool Third Place

#4 Kevin Rafferty
defeated
#2 Roman Nezhyba
2 games to 1
4-1, 4-6, 4-2

B Pool Semifinals

#5 Tom Warren
defeated
#8 Brian Rafferty
4 games to 2
1-2, 5-2, 1-2, 2-1, 4-2, 4-0

#6 Dan Brown
defeated
#7 Sean Rafferty
4 games to 1
5-4 OT, 4-3 OT, 2-3, 2-1, 4-3

B Pool Finals

#5 Tom Warren
defeated
#6 Dan Brown
4 games to 0
6-2, 5-3, 6-1, 7-3

B Pool Third Place

#7 Sean Rafferty
defeated
#8 Brian Rafferty
2 games to 0
2-1 OT, 3-0

Playoffs: C Pool
Best of 5
Opening Round Losers form D Pool
Best of 5
All third place series are Best of 3

C Pool Quarterfinals:

#1 Jacob Na
defeated
#8 Connor O'Modhrain
3 games to 1
2-1, 2-1, 1-2, 3-2 OT

#5 Molly Rafferty
defeated
#4 Tim Eulich
3 games to 2
0-6, 5-1, 4-1, 1-2, 2-1

#3 Adam Campbell
defeated
#6 Justin Na
3 games to 0
3-2 OT, 2-1 OT, 2-0

#2 Scott Campbell
defeated
#7 Austin Keyes
3 games to 0
4-1, 3-2, 2-1

C Pool Semifinals

#1 Jacob Na
defeated
#5 Molly Rafferty
3 games to 1
1-2 OT, 2-1, 3-2, 6-2

#3 Adam Campbell
defeated
#2 Scott Campbell
3 games to 2
2-3, 7-6, 2-4, 3-2, 2-1

C Pool Finals

#1 Jacob Na
defeated
#3 Adam Campbell
3 games to 0
4-1, 3-1, 5-1

C Pool Third Place

#5 Molly Rafferty
defeated
#2 Scott Campbell
2 games to 0
3-0, 2-0

D Pool Seminfinals

#4 Tim Eulich
defeated
#8 Connor O'Modhrain
3 games to 1
3-1, 1-2, 4-2, 5-0

#6 Justin Na
defeated
#7 Austin Keyes
3 games to 0
3-1, 4-2, 5-1

D Pool Finals

#6 Justin Na
defeated
#4 Tim Eulich
3 games to 1
3-2, 0-3, 2-1, 2-1 OT

D Pool Third Place

#7 Austin Keyes
defeated
#8 Connor O'Modhrain
2 games to 1
1-2, 2-1, 2-1

Rules:
All games five minutes audio-timed
Five-second rule with possession of the puck
Three-second rule, no goals count, off all faceoffs
Freeze
Puck must stay in to count as a goal
Ties in regular round play
Sudden death overtime in all playoffs

Playoffs:
Highest seeded player plays lowest seeded player throughout
Re-seed each round of playoffs
A Pool (and B Pool) = Best of 7 throughout
C Pool (and D Pool) = Best 5 throughout
All third place series are best of 3

Opening round losers in A Pool form B Pool
Opening round losers in C Pool form D Pool

Initial your opponent’s scoresheet at the end of each game
Turn in your scoresheet at the end of each round

Trophies presented to all participants
Free pizza lunch, snacks, and water provided

Doors open 9:00 a.m.
Introductions and rules at 9:45 a.m.
First games begin at 10:00 a.m.
Pizza lunch at 12 noon
All done at 5:50 p.m.

You’re invited to play in the 5th Annual United States Stiga Shootout in 2010!!!

For more information, go to: www.tablehockeyrocks.com
Email: tablehockeyrocks@gmail.com

Kevin
Blazing Guns

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KevinSoCal · Posted: Tue Dec 29, 2009 12:22 pm Post subject:

To see a way-cool photo of Reggie hoisting the Stanley Cup of Table Hockey for his second consecutive tournament win at the United States Stiga Shootout, go to: http://tablehockeyrocks.com/8.html

Kevin

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Paul · Site Admin Joined: 17 Jan 2007 Posts: 695

Congratulations Reggie!!!

Nice trophy. How did you get that on the plane? Smile

-Paul