The Judges from the Head TO to, Paige Smith, Jonathan Vamos and Darcy Noon all did a wonderful job running the event for Will. I recognize that it wasn’t their responsibility. They however did, Especially Paige and Jonathan, they put in allot of effort into making sure the event ran well. They judged from 9 am to close every day with little to no breaks at all.

It was great to meet God’s Arena and to see their passion and dedication to this game. They have big plans and I’d be lying if I said we were in the same financial bracket as they are. They mention wanting to be the Channel Fire Ball of Canada, god speed to them. I am excited to see how they preform.

Players across Canada met and clashed over the weekend and it was amazing to see Top level players from Vancouver throw it down against Top level players from Toronto. Seeing players from Newfoundland playing players from Montreal, it was all there. The players themselves made this event special. Something that goes without saying, is Flesh and Blood was a game that grew in Canada, on discord, during a pandemic. This game blew up on webcam for many of us across the country. So seeing Draco (Player from London) meeting in person Mr.Chocho (Player from Calgary) was truly special. To see Dante (player from Toronto) meet with Eric Lerer (Player from Vancouver). These were special and heart warming for me because I know that these friendships were formed ONLINE and we all looked forward to the day that we got to meet each other.

When I looked across the room I knew we weren’t as big as our Neighbors to the south, but the spirit of Flesh and Blood was strong. In that room, the sound of laughter and packs being open, friends from afar meeting could be heard all weekend. It is both emotional and special to see the love and commitment that all these players showed.

Edmonton, Toronto, Vancouver, Montreal, Ottawa, Quebec, Calgary, every community across this country I call home was under one roof and in one room and I am proud to have been at this event. My hopes, though perhaps grandiose, is to see these numbers swell as the community continues to grow along with it.

A major Congratulations Yuki Lee Bender, being the first female to win a National event is a very big deal.  A little tongue and cheek I am happy to see Lexi win while being an Ice deck versus a Ice opponent in the north where we live in igloos and ride sleighs everywhere. I am sure there are many hungry rivals awaiting you at worlds. I will be cheering either from the aisle or from home. Either way, great job!

Thank you Judges and players for this event and most importantly thank you LSS for giving Canada a National event!