Ex Blaze and current Philly Scott Mathieson has won the annual Christmas Day  table tennis World Series by narrowly defeating his father in a hard fought game seven win. Questiionable scorekeeping and some dubious judgment calls aside, Scott played well to win the series. Rumors of an investigation into game fixing where witnesses apparently heard a whispered "let him win" from the kitchen, proved to be false.

BLAZE WIN BASEBALL BC FALL CLASSIC

Allowing only 3 runs in 5 games the Blaze captured the annual fall classic trophy.  Zak Miller, Mike Ellis, Rory Young, Mike Monster and Colin Kleven all put in strong pitching performances. Top hitters were Joe Germaine, Preston Carlile, and Brooklyn Foster.

EX BLAZE NAMED TO BASEBALL AMERICA TOP TWENTY LIST

Congratulations to Blaze graduate Tyson Gillies for being named as one of the top twenty players in the Northwest League.  Tyson hit .315 and played the 2008 season for the Everett Merchants in the Seattle Mariners organization.

BRETT LAWRIE SIGNS WITH BREWERS

1st rd pick Brett Lawrie has agreed to terms with the Milwaukee Brewers and will sign his first professional contract Aug 4th.  Brett won 5 awards recently at the Jr World Cup leading all hitters in the tournament and will now head to China to join his sister Daniel (softball) to represent Canada in the Olympics. 
Upon his return Brett will start his climb to the majors in pro ball.
Congratulations to Brett and Daniel on this special time and to the Lawrie family.

NEWS ON BLAZE GRADUATING PLAYERS

Brett Lawrie 1st rd draft pick Milwaukee Brewers. Signed scholarship with Arizona State but has elected to sign pro.

Carter Morrison 16th rd draft pick Cinncinati Reds. Signed scholarship with Pinola College, Texas but has elected to sign pro.

Stosh Wawrzasek 16th rd draft pick Milwaukee Brewers. Signed scholarship with Florida International University but has elected to sign pro.

Kevin Lum - Signed scholarship to Vernon College, Texas
Curtis Taylor - Signed scholarship to Marist University, New York
Brandon Ross - Signed scholarship to Douglas College
Derek Sinke - Signed scholarship to Taft College California
Aaron Cruz - Signed scholarship to Cisco College, Texas
Adam Smith - Signed scholarship to Salt Lake College, Utah

BLAZE SWEEP PARKSVILLE TO EARN A BERTH IN THE BCPBL PROVINCIALS

With back to back victories 6-4 and 5-0 vs the 8th seed Parksville Royals, the Blaze head to Nanaimo for the BCPBL Championships Aug 8, 9 and 10. Despite losing three players to the draft and Jr national team, the Blaze finished up with the second highest batting average in the league and the top era for the 6th year out of 7 years in the league.

BLAZE WIN 2008 PREMIER LEAGUE TITLE

In an exciting game that was decided in the bottom of the 7th, the Langley Blaze have added to their impressive Premier record by winning their 4th league title in 7 years.  Rookie callup Dustin Hayes singles with one out in the botom of the 7th and was singled home by team leader Kevin Lum with a hard hit shot up the middle.
RHP Alex Reid picked up the win and was outstanding in relief, dominating Twins batters.
Despite again losing three players to the draft for the second consecutive year, the team fought hard through a gruelling last two weeks making up rainouts, playing 15 games in 10 days ending with a league record of 33-15 with a .588 winning percentage. 

BLAZE PLAYERS IN THE WORLD CUP

Blaze rhp and now Milwakee Brewers signee, started things off well for Canada at the Jr World Championships striking out 12 batters in the opening game vs Italy. Blaze C/INF Brett Lawrie and a 1st rd pick continues his torrid pace leading all tournament hitters in batting average, including 4 triples and 3 hrs. Blaze OF Carter Morrison and Cinncinati Red property is also leading the way with a .388 average.

CARTER AGREES TO TERMS WITH THE REDS

Blaze outfielder, Carter Morrison has come to terms on a professional baseball contract with the Cinncinati Reds. Carter will honour his committment to the Canadian Jr National Team this summer and report to Sarasota, Florida for the Reds Fall Instructional League in September. On behalf of the Carter's Blaze family, we wish him great success on his climb to the majors.

STOSH SIGNS WITH BREWERS

Blaze rhp Stosh Wawrzasek begins his journey to pro baseball by signing a lucrative contract with the Milwaukee Brewers and will report to Maryvale, Arizona June 22.
On behalf of Stosh's Blaze family, we wish him all the best and know he will enjoy great success.

BRETT NAMED TO OLYMPIC TEAM

Blaze c/inf Brett Lawrie has been named to represent his country at the 2008 Bejing Olympics! Brett who will join teammates Morrison and Wawrzasek on the Jr National team will leave directly after the World Cup for China. We wish Brett well in bringing home an Olyimpic medal!

NEWS ON 2007 BLAZE KYLE LOTZKAR

Congratulations to 2006 Blaze graduate Tyson Gillies who has just signed a professional baseball contract with the Seattle Mariners! Tyson is off to Peoria, Arizona to start his pro career.

RHP-OF Jeff Thomson, Grande Pointe, Man., North-eastern University (MA)
RHP Faizan Choudhry, Langley B.C., George Washington,
INF Matt Lesyk, Abbotsford, B.C., University of New Orleans (LA)
C Kyle Iwata, Langley, BC Kwantlen College (BC)
OF Jamie Bodaly, Langley, BC Kwantlen College (BC)
INF Tyler Fiss Williams Lake, BC Cariboo College (BC)
RHP Ian Macleod Abbotsford, BC El Paso,College (TX)
RHP Evan Bailey Kamloops, BC El Paso College (TX) DRAFTED 49th rd ANGELS
RHP Jared Johnson Kelowna, BC Central Arizona CC (AZ) DRAFTED 43rd RD MARLINS
LHP Ryan Lennerton Langley, BC Eastern OK/Arkansas DRAFTED 23rd RD DODGERS
Adam Parliament Penticton BC El Paso College (TX) DRAFTED 25th RD BRAVES (SIGNED)
RHP Nico Noordam Surrey, BC Garden City CC, (KS)
RHP Jeff Davis, Langley, B.C., Harding University (AK)
RHP Matt Nalutka, Surrey, B.C., Armstrong Atlantic State (GA)
OF Jon Syrnyk. Langley, B.C., University of British Columbia (B.C.)
3B Scott Arthurs, Surrey, B.C., J Jamestown College (ND)
C-3B Dillon O'Krane, Langley B.C., Bellevue University (NE)
OF Tyler Willson, Surrey, B.C., University of British Columbia (B.C.)
C Nick DeKoning, Langley, B.C., Muscatine Community College (IA)
RHP Denver Wynn, Kamloops, B.C., New Mexico Jr. College (NM)
RHP Justin Dyck, Vancouver, B.C., Bossier Parish Community College (LA)
LHP Jon Hesketh, Langley, B.C., Vernon Jr. College (TX) DRAFTED 32nd rd ROCKIES
INF Jordan Lennerton, Langley, B.C., El Paso (TX) ORegon State) DRAFTED 50th rd BREWERS
C Kyle Paul, Kelowna, B.C., Vernon Jr. College (TX) DRAFTED 42nd RD INDIANS
INF Gino Leblanc Surrey BC Garden City College (KS)
C Lucas Krobath Langley, BC, Vernon Jr College (TX)
INF Brendon Osborn Langley, BC, EL Paso CC (TX)
C Cody Valgardson, Kelowna, BC El Paso CC (TX)
RHP Jordan Broatch, Surrey, BC Kwantlen College (BC)
LHP Dave Butler, Langley BC, Kwantlen College (BC)
LHP Jr Robinson, Langley, BC New Mexico Jr College (NM)
OF/RHP Shayne Willson, Surrey, BC Iowa Western (IA) DRAFTED 16th RD TWINS
OF Tyson Gillies, Kamloops, BC Iowa Western (IA) DRAFTED 25th RD MARINERS
RHP Cory Hill Abbosford, BC, Iowa Western, (IA)
OF Chris Bath Langley, BC El PAso CC (TX)
INF Bob Foerster Langley, BC Kwantlen College (BC)
RHP Travis Davy Chilliwack, BC El Paso College (TX)

The Lennerton family are a big part of the Langley Blaze. Ryan, a left handed pitcher was on the inagural Blaze 2001 team and drafted in the 24th round by the Los Angeles Dodgers. After attending Eastern Oklahoma College, Ryan accepted a scholarship to Arkansas and went on to play in the College World Series. Ryan is now 23 and a pitching coach for Galveston CC in Texas. His younger brother Jordan, joined the team in 2002 and soon after became one of the best hitters in Blaze history. Jordan was drafted out of the Blaze program by the Blue Jays in the 50th round but elected to attend El Paso college on a full scholarship and is now manning 1B for the College World Series Champions Oregon State. Ryan and Jordan's father Cam was involved in Langley Little League and is now instrumental in the Blaze program as field manager of the beautiful Macleod stadi

JEFF THOMSON NAMED CONFERENCE PITCHER OF THE WEEK

Thomson went 2-0 on the week, pitching 9.2 innings and posting an ERA of 0.93. Against Indiana-Purdue on Saturday, Thomson tossed 1.2 innings of scoreless relief to earn the win in the Huskies' 9-6 triumph. He picked up his second victory of the week in the Huskies' 3-2 win against Bowling Green, allowing only one run and four hits in eight innings of work.

The Grande Point, Manitoba native has seen time as both a pitcher and an outfielder for the Huskies. Thomson had a strong debut for the Huskies two seasons ago, pitching seven innings and allowing just four hits and two runs against Mount St. Mary's, but he ended his season early due to arm surgery. Now fully healthy, he looks to have a prominent role on the Husky pitching staff this season.