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A throw into a back aerial dropkick sends Marios Mega Man foe outside of the screen, ending the match. The Super Smash Bros. for Wii U player behind the controller, Quebec resident Elliot Ally Bastien Carroza-Oyarce, jumps out of his seat, hugs his opponents and jumps around the stage as the crowd screams his name.While a tournament win always feels good, Allys comes with something more special than most others: the title of champion at the Evolution Championship Series (Evo), the most prestigious fighting game tournament in the world. Last year, Ally had taken fifth here in Las Vegas, but today he had finally won it all, something he has worked toward for a long time.I cant believe it, he says with glee after signing autographs and taking selfies with fans, as well as receiving his money, his medal and his glass trophy. Im still daydreaming that Im gonna win EVO or something like that. Still daydreaming, but it happened and Im so happy right now. I could retire for a year and Id still be happy. Thats how I feel right now.On his path to the title, Ally didnt drop a single set. He defeated several notable players along the way, including Rosalina & Luma star Samuel Dabuz Buzby, Mewtwo pioneer Yuta Abadango Kawamura and Mega Man phenom Takuto Kamemushi Ono in both winners finals and grand finals. Ally says that his consistency comes from practicing every single matchup against other players versed in Rosalina & Luma, Mewtwo and Mega Man.Since Abadango always beats me normally with Mewtwo, I sat down with Rich Brown and practiced the matchup, he recalls about his training with the Southern California Mewtwo player. Thanks to Rich Brown, shout out to him, I ended up beating Abadango. I just need to get more experience in matchups Im not familiar with. Thats what it is.He says that his bracket in Evo certainly helped this weekend; however, he found himself in matchups that hes familiar with and comfortable in.Ill be honest though. This tournament, the matchups that Ive had, they were really good, he explains. It was like Diddy Kong, Cloud, Diddy Kong, Fox, Diddy Kong again, and Dabuz [with Rosalina & Luma], and I kind of had new tricks. Then I played Abadango. Those two matchups, Dabuz and Abadango, werent good to me but I managed to do it. Then when I got to winners finals, I fought Mega Man, which is very familiar, so I had the tools to win easily.Coming into the event on Friday, Ally was the least favored to win of the players at the top of the competitive scene. Many had bet on Evo 2015 champion Gonzalo ZeRo Barrios, Evo 2015 third-place winner Nairo Nairoby Quezada or CEO 2016 champion Jason ANTi Bates. While nobody counted out Ally, the fanbase didnt have much faith in him.Im used to [not being predicted to win]. Normally Im fighting alone, he says. But, I just play. It doesnt matter whos with me or whos against me; I can do it alone. Support is always good, but if you want to be a top player, one of the best, you need to do it with or without the crowd. It doesnt matter if you have it or not.Traveling on his road to this moment at Evo, Ally was not only alienated from the majority of the fanbase, but he had also recently parted ways with his sponsor Boreal, becoming one of the best free agents within the game. Ally has received small offers, but he says that winning Evo was mainly to attract the attention of big teams in the esports space, in the hopes of working with them and representing their brand.I mostly wanted to win because of sponsorship, he explains. Well see. I think it gives them a reason to pick me up now. But either way, Im just proud that I won Evo. Its something to be proud of. I can tell people that Ive been the champion. I got that on my back. If someone sponsors me, then good; if they dont, its still ok. I wont be mad. But I think I should get something from this.But inconsistency holds back many sponsors from expanding into Smash for Wii U. Oftentimes, nearly every player -- aside from Dabuz, who is an exception to the rule -- has proven inconsistent over the past few months. Even ZeRo and Nairo have had unexpectedly low placings at events such as CEO (for both) and Evo (for Nairo).Its a problem that many say is a result of Smash for Wii Us diverse character roster. This part of the game creates many matchup permutations, and players have to learn and adapt to all of them to stay on top. In an interview with ESPN on Friday, top player James VoiD Makekau-Tyson says he thinks that consistency will set in over time. Ally, however, says he disagrees.Ill be honest, I dont think [having a consistent top eight] will happen for Smash for Wii U, he explains. Smash for Wii U is a hard game to become consistent in, because theres only two stocks, and most of the time, you suicide once and you might lose the game. Because of that, I dont think Smash for Wii U will have a set top eight.This weekend at Evo didnt come without complaints from notable competitors. Top players like ZeRo, Tyrell NAKAT Coleman and others were outspoken about several issues, but mainly scheduling.I think [EVO] should treat us a little bit better, because I believe some pools finished at 1 a.m. Friday night and we had to come back here at 8 a.m. today, Ally says, echoing the sentiment of many of his peers. That means we had 5 hours of sleep maximum, if you want to eat, shower, and all that stuff. I really hope they treat us better next year and if anything, to prepare and warm up and all of that, because I think we were the only game that started at 8 a.m. I dont think that should ever happen, not that early. I hope they do something for us if we come back next year, of course.Despite the challenges, Ally managed to take it all. And when asked about his next tournaments and his future plans, he says he thinks its best if he takes a step back to give himself some rest.I think I might take a two-week break now, I think I might do that, he says. I dont need to go anywhere right now. I think Im good for a few weeks, man. Im definitely going to Clutch City Clash in Texas; thats my confirmed next tournament.Addison Reed Jersey . Boucher previously coached the Tampa Bay Lightning and had a 97-78-20 record over two-plus seasons. He was dismissed by the team last March after the Lightning struggled in the lockout-shortened season with a 13-18-1 record. Willians Astudillo Jersey . 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After successful outings at home against Calgary, Carolina, St. Louis and Buffalo, the Canucks open a two-game swing in L.A. followed by a back-to-back game at Anaheim on Sunday.We have a tough road trip. We are playing two good teams and its never easy going down to California, said Vancouver center Brandon Sutter, nephew of Kings head coach Darryl Sutter. Brandon Sutter leads the Canucks with four points (one goal, three assists), with two of those against the Sabres.It will be a good test for us. Weve played some good teams so far.Hansen said, Id love to keep playing at home. It seems to be working for us right noow.dddddddddddd Its a very tough road trip. I know its only two games, but its back-to-back in California. Two teams that havent got off to the best start. 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