So I'm doing a Speedball Coffee Stout this morning. Quick question - why do they call it "speedball" thx

Hello fellows brewers - first post here. I have some old cans of Northern Brewers Fast Pitch. It's been in storage (70F). The canned date is Feb 11 2016. There is no expiration or use by date even though it is a pasteurized product. Anyone else use it long after can date? thx Bill