Vancouver Surge Sign Nastie and Hicksy for Black Ops 6 CDL Season
A New Era for Vancouver Surge in Call of Duty League
The Vancouver Surge are bolstering their roster by signing European Call of Duty pros Byron ‘Nastie’ Plumridge and Charlie ‘Hicksy’ Hicks for the upcoming Black Ops 6 Call of Duty League (CDL) season. The team, which transitioned from Seattle to Vancouver, aims to improve on their previous season’s performance.
Previous Season’s Performance: A Look Back
The previous Modern Warfare III season was challenging for the Surge, who were then based in Seattle. Despite being consistently ranked among the top six teams, they struggled to break into the top tier, finishing 7-8th at Champs. They showed some promise with a 3-4th place finish at the Esports World Cup but ultimately fell short against the LA Thieves in the semi-finals.
Roster Changes and New Additions
The team parted ways with Cuyler ‘Huke’ Garland and Paul ‘Breszy’ Breszynski, both of whom are currently free agents. In their stead, the Surge secured the talents of Nastie and Hicksy. Nastie, who previously played for the LA Thieves, had a strong showing with a fourth-place finish at Champs and a second-place finish at the Esports World Cup. Hicksy spent the last season in Challengers after a successful rookie year in 2023 with Toronto Ultra, where he won a Major and placed second at Champs.
The New Lineup
Joining Nastie and Hicksy are returning players Jovan ‘04’ Rodriguez and Jordan ‘Abuzah’ François, both of whom had impressive rookie seasons. The team’s head coach, Ray ‘Rambo’ Lussier, will guide this revamped roster. While Nastie has officially signed, Hicksy’s deal is nearly finalized.
The Road Ahead for Vancouver Surge
The new signings aim to elevate the Surge’s performance in the Black Ops 6 CDL season. With a mix of seasoned veterans and promising rookies, the team hopes to surpass their previous achievements and make a significant impact in the league.
Conclusion
The Vancouver Surge are setting the stage for a promising Black Ops 6 CDL season with their new roster. By blending experienced players like Nastie and Hicksy with emerging talents, the team is poised for a potential breakout year.
