Our Story
French Bread Gaming was founded by friends who love to play games together. Everybody knew the after-school plan: Ethan’s place, smash bros. We’d chat about boring classes, make fun of Eric for following up a skilled combo with a mind-boggling missed ledge grab, and overall just enjoy each other’s company.
French Bread Gaming is a story about community coming together. When we started, it was like 6 people in North Glenora Community Hall with a dream of running a major. But with support from new friends we made along the way - whether that be our regular crowd, the team at the Canadian Brewhouse, or so many others who have helped us out - French Bread Gaming has grown. Now some of the best players in the world come to Edmonton just for our events!
French Bread Gaming’s mission is to bring world-class eSports events to Edmonton while promoting the community that raised us. We want to host world-class talent; we also want to promote Edmonton and AB-based talent as we gain a larger audience. Most importantly, we want any person to feel like they can come to our events and have fun!
Our Staff
Ethan Horkulak - YaBoiChips
President & Tournament Director
Hi, I'm Ethan but everyone calls me Chips. I'm the Co-Founder and President of French Bread Gaming. I started hosting Smash events in early 2024 and have had a passion for eSports ever since. I hope to see you at one of my events some day!
Eric Kwas - RiceMan
CEO
Hello! I’m Eric. My job is to ensure my teammates have the resources they need to succeed. This mostly involves managing FBG’s finances, helping to build strategies, and making sure Ethan doesn’t accidentally burn down the house.
Bradley Codner - Claudorum
Community Relations
Hi, my name is Brad. I just like smash bros and care deeply about our scene here in Alberta and FBG has given me a way to support and build up this community. But even past that I personally have been passionate about playing games in a tournament setting long before I even started playing smash. So ultimately my goal is simply to run big events that everyone wants to come back to.
Alex Goebel - Gœbel
Social Media
Hi there, I'm Alex Goebel! I'm a Public Relations professional from MacEwan University, and you may know me as the head organizer of the MacEwan Esports Club. I'm excited and passionate about getting people involved in competitive gaming at all levels and I joined FBG to continue following that passion! Can't wait to show you some new games, there's always new things coming out to get excited about.
Roy - LadyRoy
Graphic Design & HR
Hi, I'm Roy! I was introduced to the French Bread Rumble weekly events and never left! I graduated from MacEwan with a BComm in Commerce, HR major, but I dip my toes in many different pools. I help with running tournaments, technical support, admin, and graphic design. I main Terry Bogard in Mugen!