Shediac Showdown: The Full Review of the 2nd Debbie Mullin Memorial
The transition from the inaugural event in Saint John (2025) to the Shediac Multipurpose Centre (2026) didn't slow down the defending champion. The 2nd Annual Debbie Mullin Memorial was a masterclass in front-running darts, but more importantly, it was a showcase for the massive depth of talent growing within the Atlantic Amateur Darts Series (AADS).
π SINGLES: THE ROAD TO BACK-TO-BACK GLORY
Jeff Smithβs path to the 2026 title was a gauntlet of the region's sharpest arms, many of whom have already carved out their own legacies in the AADS season.
Top 16: Smith opened his defense with a 3β1 victory over Rob Sibbick (AADS Event 6 Debutant).
Quarter-Finals: Smith faced off against Tom Holden (AADS Event 1 Champion). Smith averaged 87.94 to take the match 3β1, despite Holdenβs clinical pressure and 86.95 response.
Semi-Finals: Jeff met Darrell βDeeβ Cormier (AADS Event 4 Champion). Smith secured a 4β1 victory with an 83.34 average, while Cormier pushed back with a 78.10. On the other side of the bracket, David Cameron survived a scare from Dylan Jenkins (AADS Event 6 Debutant), winning 4β2. Jenkins nearly pulled off the upset of the day, landing a tournament-high 149 checkout.
The 2026 Final: Smith vs. Cameron
The final was a heavyweight clash that saw Smith seize early control. Smith stormed to a commanding 3β0 lead, highlighted by a breathtaking 11-dart masterpiece in Game 1.2 averaging 136.64.
Cameron fought back to narrow the gap, including a massive 107.36 3DA leg in Game 1.6 to make it 4β2. However, Smith regained his clinical edge in Game 1.8. Averaging 100.20 in the final leg, Smith sealed the 5β3 victory with a spectacular 122 checkout. Smith finished the match with an 86.78 tournament-winning average.
π€ DOUBLES: THE CHRISTIE-SMITH CONNECTION
While the singles run was dominant, the doubles performance confirmed that Jeff Smith & Darryl Christie are the undisputed team to beat in Atlantic Canada.
The 2025 Legacy: The duo captured the first-ever title by defeating a field that included Cory Wallace (Event 1 & 4 standout) and Steve Rushton (Event 5 participant).
The 2026 Defense: Facing the formidable pairing of Darrell "Dee" Cormier and Rob Sibbick, Smith and Christie once again delivered under pressure to complete the back-to-back doubles sweep.
π AADS SHOUTOUTS: THE HEART OF THE TOURNAMENT
While the professionals took the titles, the story of the weekend was the performance of the AADS members who continue to elevate the amateur standard:
Darrell "Dee" Cormier (Event 4 Champ): Proved his elite status by reaching the Singles Semis and the Doubles Finals.
Dylan Jenkins (Event 6 Debutant): Put PEI on the map with the high checkout of the tournament (149) and a deep run to the Semi-Finals.
Rob Sibbick (Event 6 Debutant): Made a statement in his debut, reaching the Doubles Final and taking a leg off the champion in the Top 16.
Tom Holden (Event 1 Champ): Pushed the champion to the brink in a high-average Quarter-Final battle.
The Path to Glory: 2025 vs. 2026
Jeff Smith's journey to the winner's circle across both years highlights his status as one of the most consistent forces in Canadian darts.
2025: The Inaugural Run (Saint John)
Top 16: Defeated Bryan Cyr (3-0).
Quarter-Finals: Averaged a massive 101.24 to move past Clint Clarkson (3-1).
Semi-Finals: Topped David Cameron (4-1).
Finals: Captured the first-ever title with a 5-2 victory over Jason Smith.
2026: The Title Defense (Shediac)
Top 16: Opened his defense with a 3-1 win over Rob Sibbick (AADS Event 6 Debutant).
Quarter-Finals: Averaged 87.94 to defeat Tom Holden (3-1).
Semi-Finals: Topped Darrell "Dee" Cormier (AADS Event 4 Champion) 4-1 with an 83.34 average.
Finals: Secured the back-to-back feat with a 5-3 win over David Cameron.
Final Match Replay: Smith vs. Cameron
The 2026 final was a story of a power start meeting a spirited comeback attempt, eventually settled by a veteran's poise.
The Power Start
Smith established dominance early, holding throw in the first leg before delivering a match-defining performance in Leg 2. He produced an 11-dart masterpiece, averaging 136.64 and landing a 180 to double his lead. By the end of Leg 3, he had established a commanding 3-0 cushion.
Cameron Fights Back
David Cameron finally broke through in Leg 4, claiming an 18-dart leg to get on the board. While Smith answered in Leg 5 with a 100.20 average to reach the hill, Cameron refused to yield. Cameron produced a match-high 107.36 average for a 14-dart win in Leg 6 and narrowed the gap to 4-3 after a hard-fought seventh leg.
The Clincher
Smith left no doubt in the final frame. Finding his "turbo gear" one last time, he averaged 100.20 in the eighth leg and pinned a spectacular 122 checkout to secure the 5-3 victory.
2026 Final Match Stats:
Jeff Smith: 86.78 3DA, High Finish: 122, Best Leg: 11 Darts.
David Cameron: 81.72 3DA, High Finish: 96, Best Leg: 14 Darts.
Tournament Highs: Dylan Jenkins (AADS Event 6 Debutant) recorded the highest checkout of the knockout rounds with a 149 in his Semi-Final clash with Cameron.