Dominguez takes early exit in Calgary

Bev Ashton with the Sharkettes from Great White Billiards

Everyone is having a great time at the IBC Western Canadian Open 9-Ball Championships in Calgary, Alberta Canada. Everyone with the exception of the 64 players that will be eliminated from the event on Thursday.

The biggest surprise on Thursday was noted west coast table mechanic Ernesto Dominguez, who followed up his loss Tuesday to Mike Massey with a loss to Glen Cameron on Thursday. In another upset on Thursday, local player Rob Metzinger eliminated Simon Pickering of Vancouver 11/7.

Still on the schedule for Thursday is Earl Strickland vs Max Eberle with the loser eliminated from the tournament.

Complete brackets are online as well as 50+ pictures from Diana Hoppe who is at the event. Look for more results tonight, as well as more pictures.

Photo courtesy of Diana Hoppe - Pool Pics by Hoppe