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Paul Potier is one of the best all around pool players to ever come out of Canada. He is also one of the contributing columnists at www.cuesportnation.com. He has recently started a new online coaching program that can be beneficial for all players. In fact, Canadian 10 Ball Champion Erik...

There is another 408 record by Canadian Alan Martel :)

By: Markus Noé http://straight-pool.blogspot.ca/2014/07/quick-nick-wins-world-artistic-pool.html One of the Plethora of events that occurred this week at the Rio Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas was the 2014 W.P.A World Artistic Pool Championship. This event which took place July...

By: Markus Noé http://straight-pool.blogspot.ca/2014/07/inaugural-napa-canada-cup-challenge.html The North American Poolshooters Association (N.A.P.A) held their inaugural Canada Cup Challenge this past Saturday July 26th, at Raxx Billiards Bar &Grill in Kingston, Ontario. This pitted...

By :Markus Noé http://straight-pool.blogspot.ca/2014/07/klatt-double-dips-bergman-to-win.html This past weekend the Memphis Open took place at High Pockets in Tennessee, July 23-27. The events included One Pocket Open, 10 Ball Open and Amateur 9 Ball. These tournaments were all well attended...

By Erik Hjorleifson http://straight-pool.blogspot.ca/2014/07/bcapl-update-another-canadian-winner.html The action continues from the BCAPL National Championships at the Rio Hotel in Las Vegas. Friday marked the beginning of the 16 player invitational Pro 10 ball tournament. Play also...

By: Markus Noe http://straight-pool.blogspot.ca/2014/07/why-will-canada-not-be-at-world-team.html Recently, as I have been trolling the Billiard related forums and Facebook pages as I frequently do, I have noticed a recurring theme. Canadian pool junkies are starting to ask themselves and...

By: Markus Noé http://straight-pool.blogspot.ca/2014/07/the-korean-assassin-strikes-again-on.html On The Snap Billiards and Lounge in Stoney Creek, Ontario was where 19 Canadian amateur women came for a chance at a title. This was the second $500 added event of the newly...

By: Markus Noé http://straight-pool.blogspot.ca/2014/07/3rd-time-is-charm-for-jacques-sauve.html This past Saturday Rack-M-Up Billiards hosted the 5th tournament out of 8 scheduled for the second season of the Summer Series. Continuing the tradition as of late, the series saw its 5th...

By: Markus Noé http://straight-pool.blogspot.ca/2014/07/what-world-cup-means-to-me-and-what.html This past Sunday at 3 pm the world came to a crashing halt for me as the Germany vs. Argentina World Cup Final was set to begin. This game was of particular interest to me for many reasons. My...

It is only half way through 2014 and already cue-sports in Canada has had a banner year. Originally it was the success of the Richler Cup and Le Classique de Billiard. Now the University of Toronto Pool and Snooker Club has continued this positive trend by announcing the first ever Canadian...

Good day pool hall junkies. I would like to start off by thanking everyone for their support and help in making this blog a success during these past few months. A short list would include my parents, Lorraine and Hans Noé, my girlfriend, Chelsea Raso, along with Erik Hjorleifson, John Morra...

Last weekend Dooly's Valleyfield Quebec was the host for the 6th annual end of season handicapped tournament for the Federation Quebecoise (FQSB). The Federation organizes a circuit of tournaments that are played out of the Montreal region; it has divisions for every level, C through...

Just my thoughts on the recent Canadian Championship. To see my full my blog click here Over the past week and half as the Canadian Championships have been playing out, the conversation that pool is dead in Canada has been happening in local pool rooms and forums around the country. As...

Next year man, keep winning tournaments and make them regret their decision.