Edmonton Cracker Cats

Unlike other new sports teams, Edmonton Cracker Cats was able to qualify for playoffs three years after it was founded. In the 2008 season, Cracker Cats played thrice for the playoffs against the Calgary Vipers but was not able to make it to the championship. Despite losing to their provincial rivals, Cracker Cats still have a good play record to speak of.

Edmonton Cracker Cats is a professional baseball team that represents Edmonton, Alberta. The team was founded just in 2005 as an expansion team and Northern League member. In 2007, however, the team left the league to join the Golden Baseball League instead. The team’s name is taken from an oil industry term of “catalytic cracking,” which means refining of crude oil.

Fast facts about the Edmonton Cracker Cats

The owner or operator of the Cracker Cats is Dan Orlich. The team’s official colors are black, blue, silver, and white. The home ballpark of the Cracker Cats is Telus Field, which is located in northwest Edmonton. Brent Bowers serves as the team manager, while John Arris is the pitching coach. The bench coach is Billy Bryk, while Gordon Gerlach is the team’s hitting coach.

Getting tickets to see Edmonton Cracker Cats play

Tickets are often sold a few weeks before the season games start. To purchase tickets, you can visit the team’s official website and order online. You can either get tickets individually or book suites for more pleasurable viewing. Senior citizens and viewers below 17 years of age can get a discount on individual or packaged tickets.