The Blaze 9 Ball Tour, the best one day event in the game, made its way to Atlantic City Billiard Club in Egg Harbor NJ where a strong field of 30 players came out to play.
Leading the top half of the bracket was Joey Testa with wins over Edwin Perez 7-2, Jamie Garber 7-0, Allenn Hopkins 7-6, and Shaun Wilkie 7-6. Leading the bottom half of the bracket was Tom Bow with wins over Damon Ooten 7-5, John Spencer 7-5, Mario Sahatjian 7-1, and Justin Paris 7-2.
Playing for the hot seat was Joey Testa vs Tom Bow. This was all Joey Testa, as he won the match easily 7-1 sending Tom Bow to the one loss side where Allen Hopkins was waiting for him. This too was a one way match with Hopkins winning 7-0 to get to the finals.
In the finals it was a rematch with Allen Hopkins vs Joey Testa. This was a great match that went back and forth with Allen Hopkins winning it at the end 7-5.
Hopkins wins Blaze Stop
June 27, 2008