Mistica cues up for Canadian 9-ball
MANILA, Philippines -- Filipino cue artist Ramon "Maestro Monching" Mistica is setting his sights on the upcoming CBSA Alberta 9-Ball Tournament set for March 16-18 in Alberta, Canada.
"I hope to do well in this event," said Mistica, one of the country's top pool instructors and a friend of world No. 1 Dennis Orcollo.
Mistica, who goes by the moniker "Maestro Monching," rose to national prominence in the 1980s after a victory over Filipino billiards legend Jose "Amang" Parica.
A formidable cast of participants from Europe, the United States and Canada will also compete in the tournament.
Former World 9-Ball champion Alex Pagulayan and Edwin Montal are considered the favorites, while three-time Canadian 9-Ball champion Alain Martel, Jason Klatt, Luc Salvas and Tyler Edey are also contenders. -- By Marlon Bernardino
Source: http://www.abs-cbnnews.com/sports/01/04/12/mistica-cues-canadian-9-ball
