Cold Water Classic 2009 Canada Final Day

TOFINO, British Columbia (Saturday, October 31, 2009) - The inaugural Association of Surfing Professionals (ASP) World Qualifying Series (WQS) 6-Star O'Neill Cold Water Classic Canada saw a fairytale ending today when local standout Peter Devries (Tofino, BC), 26, went on an absolute rampage to claim the event over Jay Thompson (Burleigh Heads, AUS), 27, in front of his home crowd in Tofino on Vancouver Island, British Columbia.

"I can't believe it," Devries said. "This contest was just such a great opportunity for me and thanks so much to everyone, my friends, family, sponsors and everyone in town for all of the support and helping me get to where I am. I'm just so stoked to have all of these guys competing here and I can't believe I came out on top with all of these incredible guys surfing here."

O'Neill Cold Water Classic Final Results:
1- Peter Devries (CAN) 16.43
2- Jay Thompson (AUS) 9.47

O'Neill Cold Water Classic Semifinals Results:
Heat 1: Peter Devries (CAN) 10.23 def. Cory Lopez (USA) 6.50
Heat 2: Jay Thompson (AUS) 15.17 def. Brandon Jackson (ZAF) 11.20

O'Neill Cold Water Classic Quarterfinals Results:
Heat 1: Cory Lopez (USA) 15.93 def. Dusty Payne (HAW) 10.23
Heat 2: Peter Devries (CAN) def. Glen Hall (IRE) 10.70
Heat 3: Brandon Jackson (ZAF) 14.84 def. Mark Mathews (AUS) 11.16
Heat 4: Jay Thompson (AUS) 13.50 def. Nathan Hedge (AUS) 11.00

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