2008 NPPL Buffalo Open
The 2008 NPPL Buffalo Open was the third tournament of the 2008 National Professional Paintball League Super 7 season, held from 18 to 20 July on the grounds of Ralph Wilson Stadium in New York. Golden State Ironmen won the professional division.[1]
Professional competition
[edit]Eighteen professional teams competed. Eight advanced from the preliminary round to a seven-game round-robin stage, with four progressing to the semi-finals.[1]
Golden State Ironmen defeated Sacramento XSV, while New England Hurricanes beat San Diego Dynasty. The Ironmen won the final against the Hurricanes; Dynasty defeated XSV for third place.[1]
Results
[edit]| Division | First | Second | Third | Fourth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professional | Golden State Ironmen | New England Hurricanes | San Diego Dynasty | Sacramento XSV |
| Semi-Pro | Arsenal Evolution | Dynasty Entourage | Phoenix United | Method of Destruction |
| Division 1 | Arsenal Kidz | New England Xpress | Aftermath II | DC Monstars |
| Division 2 | Miami Rage | Go 4 Broke | DC Arsenal Predators | Infamy |
| Division 3 | NV | CS Union | Paintball Authority Kids | Crims Factory |
Placings are documented by WARPIG and a contemporary results listing posted on pbhub.de on 25 July 2008.[1][2]
Pump competition
[edit]A contemporary results listing records the following pump-division placings.[2]
| Position | Team |
|---|---|
| 1 | Coney Island Whitefish |
| 2 | Bay City Pump |
| 3 | Canadian Response |
| 4 | Fox4's Finest |
Jacksonville make-up final
[edit]Storms had postponed the Division 2 final between Go For Broke and Miami Rage at the 2008 NPPL Jacksonville Open. WARPIG reported that the Buffalo programme included make-up games to decide Jacksonville's Division 2 trophy.[1][3]