The 2017 Turtle Island Championship match in crokinole was played between Nathan Walsh and John Conrad. The match was closely contested, with both players showcasing impressive shots and strategies. Nathan Walsh ultimately emerged victorious, winning the match 11-7 and claiming the championship title.
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1. The match is between Nathan Walsh and John Conrad for the 2017 Turtle Island Championship.
2. The match is in a best-of-11 points format, with the first player to reach 11 points winning the championship.
3. Nathan Walsh and John Conrad are both top players in the National Crokinole Association (NCA).
4. Nathan Walsh started the year with a World doubles victory with Clare Kuepfer.
5. John Conrad made it to the World final but lost to Robert Bonnett.
6. The match is being played at the CrokinoleCentre.
7. Nathan Walsh won the match 11-7 against John Conrad.
8. Nathan Walsh is now the 2017 Turtle Island champion.
9. Nathan Walsh is leading the NCA standings with 2 wins on the season.
10. Nathan Walsh is 8 points clear of John Conrad and Ray Beierling in the NCA standings.