New York Gremlins ranked #1 in May rankings

Blair Setford • June 1, 2023

Gremlins, followed by Stompers, Express and Chiefs at top of ISC May Rankings

We are excited to announce the ISC May Rankings. The Rankings Committee has selected 15 rankers from all over the United States and Canada. The group is comprised of Players, Coaches, Administrators, and Associates of the ISC.

 

Ranking all the teams attending the ISC is a daunting task, so if a ranker was unfamiliar with a team and chose not to rank them, then the average of the other rankers was used.

 

A total of 26 teams received consideration from the Rankers. Teams that didn't submit rosters by the May 15 deadline were not considered for the May rankings, but will be included in future releases.


  1. NY Gremlins, Clifton Park, NY – 18 Points
  2. Niagara Stompers, Niagara Falls, ON – 38 Points
  3. Bear Creek Express, Chippewa-on-the-Thames, ON – 56 Points
  4. Hill United Chiefs, Oshweken, ON – 61 Points
  5. JB, Agoura Hills, CA – 68 Points
  6. Circle Tap Dukes, Denmark, WI – 80 Points
  7. Grande Prairie Pirates, Grande Prairie, AB – 119 Points
  8. AWP Lumberjacks, DuQuoin, IL – 134 Points
  9. Kegel Black Nights, Fargo, ND – 161 Points
  10. Glowworm, San Antonio, TX – 182 Points
  11. Monterrey, Mex Omma Tigres   
  12. Lake Crystal, MN Ostrander Norsemen   
  13. Fond du Lac, WI A.H.I. Reapers   
  14. Greenleaf, WI Wander Springs Chippers   
  15. Oshweken, ON Oshweken Redmen   
  16. Bainbridge, OH Bombers   
  17. Elmira, ON Expos   
  18. Lancaster, PA Nates Automotive (Fishers)   
  19. Burlington, ON Waterdown Hammer   
  20. Kingston, ON Axemen   
  21. Winnipeg, MB Peguis Redmen   
  22. Appleton, WI The Bar Buzz   
  23. Olympia, WA Lacey A's   
  24. Grand Valley, ON Expos 
  25. Pendleton, OR NW Braves   
  26. Auckland, NZ Blue Sox Academy 





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