Team Roster
"I am a member of a team, and I rely on the team, I defer to it and sacrifice for it, because the team, not the individual, is the ultimate champion. -Mia Hamm"
Team means more to Anomaly than anything else. A group in itself does not necessarily constitute a team, even a group comprised of singularly great players. Total commitment to the team above personal gain creates an environment that allows everyone to go beyond their limitations.
Spotlight - Two New Players!
Ethan Hall
Born: 1985Height: 6' 1"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Position: Coach/Captain/Dorito Side
Number: 30
Jersey Size: X-Large
Pant Size: Large
Pack Size: NXe Elevation Series 4+3+2
Hometown: Salem, OR
Profession: Owner of Hustle Paintball, Inc.
Playing Since: 1998
Words of Wisdom: "Ma'am, I are the manager!"
Ethan has a lot of experience in the game, first picking up a paintball gun in 1998, starting tournament paintball in '02 and ending up leaving the competitive circuit of the sport in '06 - his core value for the team and moving forward is to play for fun. Of course he wants the team to suceed and do well, but we all have lives outside of paintball and at the end of the day this is our hobby and choose it to be a part of our lifestyle. Starting Hustle Paintball in August 2006, he has a great passion for the sport - promoting it safely and getting the word out there about how fun paintball can be. Ethan uses two different markers, a black/green Planet Eclipse Avalanche SL74 and an olive/black CCM T2.
Dan Ross
Born: 1990Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 175 lbs.
Position: Captain/Mid-Back
Number: 51
Jersey Size: 2X-Large
Pant Size: Large
Pack Size: NXe Elevation Series 4+3+2
Hometown: Louisville, CO
Profession: RTI Liaison
Playing Since: 2000
Words of Wisdom: "Remember - Don't insult the alligator 'til after you cross the river."
Dan Ross started playing paintball at a very young age with his very first paintball gun, then moving on to all manner of Tippmann markers and really excelling in the scenario game; Dan knows his way around any marker and play style. Today, being the captain of Team Anomaly, he is extremely talented and uses a plethora of different markers. From the ultra high-end electronics to pumps - it doesn't matter what the situation is Dan knows what to do and how to do it. Dan met Ethan Hall at Blitz Paintball in Dacono in April of 2010 and from there the two became very good friends in the sport. The idea of the team was hatched between the two. With Dan's knowledge and friendships in the local paintball circuit, as well as up to date knowledge on the scenario front, and Ethan's paintball connections and experience in the business side, the idea of Team Anomaly was born, and the lives of everyone on the team have never been the same.
Josh Lofgreen
Born: 1993Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 140 lbs.
Position: Snake Side/Front
Number: 07
Jersey Size: Large
Pant Size: Medium
Pack Size: NXe Elevation Series 3+2+2
Hometown: Louisville, CO
Profession: Student @ Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD)
Playing Since: 2003
Words of Wisdom: "I bleed lime green."
Though Josh is the youngest member on the team, he doesn't act like it. He sets a great example for all other players on the field and is one of the more experienced players that has a lot to teach but is always open and willing to learn more. Josh is one of the most aggressive and fastest players on the team - this is just one reason why he makes such a great snake side player. Scenario or speedball, Josh has extremely good team communication and strives to be the first to the objective. Josh is a student at SCAD (Savannah College of Art and Design) and is not available to us during the winter months over the next few years, but Josh will always be one of our core members. Josh currently uses a Swamp/Thistle Planet Eclipse SLS.
Jay Mead
Born: 1985Height: 5' 6"
Weight: 150 lbs.
Position: Back/Dorito Side
Number: 04
Jersey Size: X-Large
Pant Size: Large
Pack Size: NXe Elevation Series 4+3+2
Hometown: Longmont, CO
Profession: Sr. Videographer @ Hustle Paintball, Inc
Playing Since: 2010
Words of Wisdom: "Obsession is a word that the lazy use to describe the dedicated." -Anonymous
Jay's first time ever playing paintball was at our team's first tryouts. At that time he had a full setup with a Tippmann A5, tactical vest, and remote coil. Dude still busted his ass so much harder than half the people there and proved that even though he had a lot to learn, he was willing to learn it and wanted nothing than to be a team mate and friend. Jay, also known as "Sprinkles" spent every weekend playing paintball with us, and came to every event, even if he was not oficially affiliated with the team. At the end of 2010, less than 6 months after he started playing, his hard work paid off. Deservedly so, Jay had learned more in a few short months than most people are even willing to learn. In his first tournament outing ever he played D-Side and held down the field, never being shot out and helping secure first place for Anomaly. Jay now uses a purple/white Planet Eclipse Ego 11 that he named, "Carmen" and is decked out in the full Anomaly get-up. Sprinkles is the perfect example of why we do what we do. We have fun with our best friends, and kick some major ass while doing it.
Russell Wiarda
Born: 1991Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 160 lbs.
Position: Front
Number: 35
Jersey Size: 2X-Large
Pant Size: Large
Pack Size: NXe Elevation Series 4+3+2
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Profession: Videographer @ Hustle Paintball, Inc
Playing Since: 2008
Words of Wisdom: "The more the merrier."
Russell has only been playing paintball since 2008 and is easily one of the most energetic and best snapshooters on the team. He is an extremely dedicated player with an unmatched attitude on the field. Russell has been an official part of the team since early 2011. He dug hard every weekend for a year to be a part of the team. He had (and has) a great friendship with the captain, Dan Ross and played on a team with him and Joe Lamb prior to Anomaly. Russell is a hugely respectable and enjoyable guy to be around and Anomaly is lucky to have him as a part of the team. He always has quite a selection of markers to choose from but he uses his Brown/Teal CCM T2 more than any other marker - basically whenever he touches the field. Russell also has a Krypton Ice Planet Eclipse XSV SL66 that he unleashes with the fury when he feels like the earth must be torn asunder.
David "Torch" Mcclannahan
Born: 1988Height: 6' 4"
Weight: 185 lbs.
Position: Mid/Front
Number: 27
Jersey Size: X-Large
Pant Size: X-Large
Pack Size: NXe Elevation Series 3+2+2
Hometown: Atlanta, GA
Profession: Youth Minister
Playing Since: 1999
Words of Wisdom: "Hopes placed in mortals die with them; all the promise of their power comes to nothing" - Proverbs 11:7
David "Torch" McClannahan focus his efforts on field sense, accurate shooting, and sprinting. He is almost always found at the most forward bunker, barking intel. Known for shooting mostly mechanical markers, his slow and steady approach to gun fighting is highly effective. He started playing paintball in the summer of '99, in the backwoods of Georgia with his older bother and their friends. Standing up to the weekly beatings, Torch soon became an feared opponent. He moved to Colorado in 2003 and found Tunka and some guys at his school that played. Through Tunka, Blitz, and scenarios games, Torch played alongside Anomaly almost weekly. When he saw the accomplishments of Anomaly in 2011, he wanted to join the ranks.
Erik Cromer
Born: 1985Height: 5' 10"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Position: Universal
Number: 611
Jersey Size: X-Large
Pant Size: 2X-Large
Pack Size: NXe Elevation Series 3+2+2
Hometown: Gathersburg, MD
Profession: Community Manager @ HustlePaintball.com, Inc
Playing Since: 1998
Words of Wisdom: "People too weak to follow their own dreams will always find a way to discourage yours."
Erik started playing paintball with his father back in 1998. He then played paintball off and on throughout the years, but nothing serious. He eventually found his first extreme sport, motorcycle racing, and soon learned that good things come with hard work and practice. He won Rookie of the Year in 2008 and 4 championships in 2009. The 2010 season started off strong, but came to a halt after a crash in which he injured his ACL, MCL, & Meniscus in his right knee. In 2011 he stopped racing and rekindled his love for paintball. He bought a Tippman 98 custom and proceeded to buy every single upgrade possible to make it into a speedball gun. Big mistake! Soon after learning his lesson he bought an Empire Axe, which he used up until he saw the light and moved on over to the Planet Eclipse team, where he currently uses an Etha. Since March, he's managed to play every single weekend, through knee pains and dislocations. Some may call it foolish, but his heart and desire to play the sport as much as possible has blinded all reason.
James "Cali" Bianca
Born: 1985Height: 5' 9"
Weight: 155 lbs.
Position: Front/Dorito Side
Number: 09
Jersey Size: X-Large
Pant Size:
Pack Size: NXe Elevation Series 4+2+2
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Profession: Warehouse Tech
Playing Since: 1998
Words of Wisdom: "Do, or do not. There is no try." - Jedi Master Yoda
Bio Coming Soon!
Ben Lucero
Born: 1987Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 190 lbs.
Position: Snake/Dorito Side
Number: 23
Jersey Size: X-Large
Pant Size:
Pack Size: NXe Elevation Series 4+2+2
Hometown: Denver, CO
Profession:
Playing Since: 2011
Words of Wisdom: “If you're too open-minded; your brains will fall out.” ― Lawrence Ferlinghetti
Bio Coming Soon!
Alan "Landshark" Helwig
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Dan "Dash" Thompson
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