The Engleson Files

The Crokinole King
Deka Lake - CP - The hype going into the 2006 British Columbia Crokinole Championships was at a fevered pitch in Deka Lake, but, after all the dust settled, the championship game never lived up to its billing at all; in fact, it was not even a contest. Many crokinole fanatics who travelled far and wide to Deka left feeling very unsatisfied after Craig Engleson absolutely pounded Adrian Conradi into the ground to claim his first provincial title and official declaration as the undisputed champion. “Well, yes, it was a bit of a surprise to have been in such control of the game. I mean, Conradi was not a factor at all. I’m just sorry the fans did not get to see a real competition,” stated Engleson at the post game press conference. In seven games (games to 100), Engleson took six in convincing fashion winning every game by a margin of 50+ points, while in the seventh and final game Conradi snuck one out 100-95, but it was clear Engleson’s focus was not really there since he already knew he had the title in the bag. “Sure, it would have been nice to sweep, but hey, maybe that last little carrot I threw him (Conradi) will help give the kid some confidence for next year.” But, all was not lost for the fans who got to witness perfection and history converge within one magical game. In what will unquestionably go down in BC crokinole history, Engleson swept game 3 with a score of 100-0; everything Engleson touched in that game simply turned to gold. “Absolutely incredible,” stated one amazed fan, “I don’t know how that guy does it. He truly is the undisputed provincial champ.” So, all in all, it was Engleson’s night to shine and how bright indeed his gleam shone over the great game of crokinole, and Deka Lake.