Early pro years
Chicago
Aftershock
The first documented stop in Canter’s pro story: learning inside one of the sport’s oldest and most aggressive programs.
0101 The player
CJ / #12
Move first. Make it count.
A career built
in the small windows.
CJ Canter has made his name as an aggressive, high-IQ player: calm enough to read the point, bold enough to crack it open.
His route through the pro game has touched some of paintball’s most recognizable programs—from Chicago Aftershock and New York Xtreme to Tampa Bay Damage.
In April 2026, Canter joined the Los Angeles Ironmen. DYE’s announcement described him as a “true attacker” whose best work appears in broken points and chaotic situations.