The New England Hurricanes were my first pro team, back in 2005. Due to the economy dropping The Hurricanes were not able to compete in the 2010 pro league. But, this won’t be the end of the Hurricanes as a team.

My plan is to continue to work with Planet Eclipse, to play with a Planet team and to continue my involvement in the LAPPL. I have not decided on which team(s) I’ll play with, yet, but I have been considering my options. I will make an announcement soon.

The Russian Legion started in the spring of 1996 and had a fast rise to the pro ranks not long after forming.  Feared by some, loved by many and hated by others they are one of the best non-United States based teams to play the game of paintball.  I  had the honor of speaking to Kirill Prihidni about the team and what it takes to be a top player.  Welcome our first Russian visitors to the CatShack! Continue reading »

Who is Jr Brown? He is a pro paintball player for Sacramento XSV but oh so much more. He is one of those behind the scene guys more than you will ever know.  Running everything from the business side of the sport to BallersCafe, a popular internet forum.  It is safe to say he is one of those guys with his finger on the pulse of paintball.  Now living on the west coast and loving the sun and fun nature that comes along with Cali life. Mr Brown is working  day in and day out to promote this sport of ours.  Is there a harder working man in this sport?  I think not. Continue reading »

Picking up where we left off with Drew Templeton, pro player with Chicago Aftershock and St. Louis Avalanche…Drew and I discuss his ability to play any position and we learn a bit more about his new online magazine “Grind”, a publication he personally wrote from the heart…respect! Continue reading »

Welcome Drew Templeton, perhaps one of the more diverse players I have come across on the Pro circuits. Drew as some of you are already well aware plays for not one but two pro teams including Avalanche and Aftershock. What is interesting is that Drew is able to play in any position, not to mention his ability to write and photograph exceptionally well. Lets grind out more details with Drew. Continue reading »

The storm clouds are gathering as the Hurricanes are pounding the exterior of the Shack.  Inside we sit in comfort knowing this storm is just the means of travel for Pro Paintball player Billy Bernacchia of the New England Hurricanes.  He hails from one of the dominant east coast teams and has stopped by today to talk shop with all of us. Continue reading »