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The Best Junior U-20 Players in the Country
The Junior U20 Team Canada Program will be sending 22 players along with staff members to Nitra, Slovakia to capture the gold.
The Junior Team Canada staff was very busy in 2017 scouting various events. Thorough scouting of High School Tournaments, Provincial Junior Championships and CanAm Junior Championship led to the selections of the team. For the returning players, the players with international experience will be a good foundation in preparing for this high level tournament. The players were selected, not just on high calibre skills, but for their personalities and community backgrounds as well.
High Performance Director, Steve Dockerty, who is involved in the restructuring of the international program stated, “our squad will definitely be competing for the gold again. Even though our members were a part of the teams that won gold in 2016 in all three divisions, The NBHAC has been working hard to improve the program. We want players that will be part of the Team Canada family for years to come. The High Performance Program has been established to create continuity consisting of strong individuals across the country with involvement in the various national teams at the adult levels.
Dockerty continued about the coaching staff, we have such a strong group of coaches and all have international experience as coaches and players and all have strong technical backgrounds who will lead these young players.
In addition to these coaches, the program strives to set a standard to bring back and integrate alumni as mentors who will be an extension of the coaching staff.
Commenting on the goal of the 2018 teams Dockerty adds, “we have a Mission Statement - To prepare and assemble a team of junior ball hockey players from Canada to compete for gold at the WJC. To field a team that sets extraordinary standards for competitiveness, sportsmanship and team continuity. To create a ‘life experience’ for members of JTC and officials.” Dockerty added, “that truly is our goal, to compete for gold, but also to set exceptional standards for the players and team officials.
Ball Hockey is an amazing sport and these young men are truly fortunate to have the opportunity to compete with the best in the world and absorb the culture of Eastern European cities.” Dockerty concluded with “The ultimate goal is to ensure each player has a life experience that he can take with him for years to come.”
Dockerty continued, ‘we are pleased with the scouting, selection and acceptance of the players chosen for the team.’
Dockerty has been a part of junior ball hockey for over fifteen years and attended the 2004 and 2006 as a fan and then started working in 2008 with the junior Team Canada Program in 2008, 2010 and 2012 as well as 2016. “It is not only what will take place on the floor for these young individuals, as most will be visiting Slovakia for the first time in their lives, it will be the culture they will encounter,” said Dockerty. “As these young people grow up and have families it won’t be the medals that they come home with that will be mostly remembered, it will be the experience of visiting this part of the world, and we as management, coaches, mentors and support staff want to make sure it truly is a trip of a lifetime for them” added Steve.
“Having spoken to all members of the coaching staffs throughout this process, I am confident that the work that they have put in will translate into a highly satisfying trip along with a good showing on the floor.” said Dockerty. “In the last three international competitions the staff thought out all the little things and planned accordingly because once you start traveling with this amount of players plus staff in a short period of time through major European cities, it all has to run smoothly from start to finish in order for these players to produce on the floor.”
People that tend to be missed in these types of announcements are the local coaches, associations and family members that have helped the players get to this level, along with these individuals all those that scouted for Junior Team Canada at regional and national events should take pride in this team, as they too played a big part in the team composition.
General Manager, Mauro Cugini was very pleased with the composition of the team having been involved with the U-20 program since 2008, ‘this is the strongest and most athletic team that we have ever assembled’. He continued, “wherever the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada competes, it is understood throughout the sport that it is the best collection of Junior players in the country.’
“On behalf of the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada, I would like to congratulate the players and staff named today, along with their provincial associations, leagues, club teams, families, coaches and officials who have helped them along the way,” said Dockerty. With that said, it is with great pride that we present you the 2018 Junior U-20 Team Canada players:
The U20 Team
Goalies: Ruan Badenhorst and Bradley Dobson
Defenseman: Curtis Anderson, Teddy Cristou, Carter Forget, Jaisen Gill, Mackenzie McHugh, Brandon LeMesurier, John Sawka and Calan Trumpour
Forwards: Stephen Bell, William Calverley, Philipe Chin, Breaden Dorion, Andrew Foley, Evan Foley, Tyson Gilmour, Aaron Mavrou, Jason Pineo, Aidan Robitaille, Andrew Snowden and Eric Taylor
Staff: Mauro Cugini (Head Coach), Niko Tedesco (Assistant Coach), Dylan Churchwell (Assistant Coach/Mentor), Amanda Spence (Registered Massage Therapist), Matthew Clark (Equipment) and Andrea Jones (Doctor)
Your Passion…Your Dedication…Play Like A Champion…Play Like Team Canada…Commit To The Culture of Excellence
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CANADA’S U18 ROSTER ANNOUNCEMENT
The National Ball Hockey Association of Canada is proud to announce it will be sending 20 players along with staff members to Nitra, Slovakia in June 2018 to represent the Junior Team Canada Under 18 ball hockey program and defend their status as undefeated World Champions since 2012.
The Junior Team Canada staff were very busy in 2017 scouting various events including the Provincial Peewee, Bantam and Junior Championships, and the CanAm Junior Championship which has led to the selections of this team.
This tournament will afford players, in most instances, with their first international experience and exposure to high level, elite ball hockey competition, and will serve as a good foundation in their individual growth and development. The players were selected, not just for their obvious high calibre skills, but for their character, personality and community reputation as well.
High Performance Director, Steve Dockerty, stated, “The U18 squad will definitely looks ready to competing for gold once again, having a good mix of returning U16 champions, and many talented additions. Every year the competition gets better, but I am confident that the squad that General Manager Scott Jacobi and his staff have put together will once again be competing for the championship gold."
Dockerty, in commenting on the coaching staff selected, "we have such a strong group of coaches combining elite Provincial and International experience as coaches and in many cases as players, while also possessing strong technical backgrounds that will aid them in leading these young men".
Commenting on the goal of the 2018 teams Dockerty adds, “we have a Mission Statement - To prepare and assemble a team of junior ball hockey players from Canada to compete for gold at the WJC. To field a team that sets extraordinary standards for competitiveness, sportsmanship and team continuity. To create a ‘life experience’ for the members of the JTC and the officials.”
Ball Hockey is an amazing sport and these young men are truly fortunate to have the opportunity to compete with the best in the world and absorb the culture of Eastern European cities.” Dockerty concluded with “The ultimate goal is to ensure each player has a life experience that he can take with him for years to come.” Dockerty continued, ‘we are pleased with the scouting, selection and acceptance of the players chosen for the team.’
Dockerty has been a part of junior ball hockey for over fifteen years and attended the 2004 and 2006 as a fan and then started working in 2008 with the Junior Team Canada Program in 2008, 2010 and 2012 as well as 2016. “It is not only what will take place on the floor for these young men, as most will be visiting Slovakia for the first time in their lives, it will be the culture they will encounter,” said Dockerty. “As these young people grow up and have families it won’t be the medals that they come home with that will be mostly remembered, it will be the experience of visiting this part of the world, and we as management, coaches, mentors and support staff want to make sure it truly is a trip of a lifetime for them” added Steve.
“Having spoken to all members of the coaching staffs throughout this process, I am confident that the work that they have put in will translate into a highly satisfying trip along with a good showing on the floor.” said Dockerty. “In the last three international competitions the staff thought out all the little things and planned accordingly because once you start traveling with this amount of players plus staff in a short period of time through major European cities, it all has to run smoothly from start to finish in order for these players to produce on the floor.”
People that tend to be missed in these types of announcements are the local coaches, associations and family members that have helped the players get to this level, along with these individuals all those that scouted for Junior Team Canada at regional and national events should take pride in this team, as they too played a big part in the team composition.
“On behalf of the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada, I would like to congratulate the players and staff named today, along with their provincial associations, leagues, club teams, families, coaches and officials who have helped them along the way,” said Dockerty. With that said, it is with great pride that we present you the 2018 Junior Team Canada U18 players:
The U18 Team
~ Goalies: Matthew Stradling, TBA ~ Defencemen: Nathan Balkwill, Owen Bell, Zachary Berriault, Jake Deault, Cameron Owens, Clayton Stutt ~ Forwards: Diego Arreola, Felix Bourdon, Max Bush, Owen Dever, Malcolm Hurd, Matthew Iasenza, Ethan Lajeunesse, Cole Leal, Bailey Maracle, Landon McLellan, Tyson Moore, Robert Skolud ~ Coaches: Scott Jacobi, Tyler McClure
All for One!
Canada’s U16 Roster Announcement
The Junior Team Canada Under 16 Program will be sending 20 players along with staff members to Nitra, Slovakia in June 2018 to recapture gold, and defend their status as reigning World Champions.
The Junior Team Canada staff were very busy in 2017 scouting various events including the Provincial Peewee, Bantam and Junior Championships, and the CanAm Junior Championship which has led to the selections of this team.
This tournament will afford players, in most instances, with their first international experience and exposure to high level, elite ball hockey competition, and will serve as a good foundation in their individual growth and development. The players were selected, not just for their obvious high calibre skills, but for their character, personality and community reputation as well.
High Performance Director, Steve Dockerty, stated, “the under 16 level is always an unknown in terms of how we will stack up against our competition, but I am confident that the squad that General Manager Scott Jacobi and his staff have put together will once again be competing for the gold."
Dockerty, in commenting on the coaching staff selected, "we have such a strong group of coaches combining elite Provincial and International experience as coaches and in many cases as players, while also possessing strong technical backgrounds that will aid them in leading these young men".
Commenting on the goal of the 2018 teams Dockerty adds, “we have a Mission Statement - To prepare and assemble a team of junior ball hockey players from Canada to compete for gold at the WJC. To field a team that sets extraordinary standards for competitiveness, sportsmanship and team continuity. To create a ‘life experience’ for the members of the JTC and the officials.”
Ball Hockey is an amazing sport and these young men are truly fortunate to have the opportunity to compete with the best in the world and absorb the culture of Eastern European cities.” Dockerty concluded with “The ultimate goal is to ensure each player has a life experience that he can take with him for years to come.” Dockerty continued, ‘we are pleased with the scouting, selection and acceptance of the players chosen for the team.’
Dockerty has been a part of junior ball hockey for over fifteen years and attended the 2004 and 2006 as a fan and then started working in 2008 with the Junior Team Canada Program in 2008, 2010 and 2012 as well as 2016. “It is not only what will take place on the floor for these young men, as most will be visiting Slovakia for the first time in their lives, it will be the culture they will encounter,” said Dockerty. “As these young people grow up and have families it won’t be the medals that they come home with that will be mostly remembered, it will be the experience of visiting this part of the world, and we as management, coaches, mentors and support staff want to make sure it truly is a trip of a lifetime for them” added Steve.
“Having spoken to all members of the coaching staffs throughout this process, I am confident that the work that they have put in will translate into a highly satisfying trip along with a good showing on the floor.” said Dockerty. “In the last three international competitions the staff thought out all the little things and planned accordingly because once you start traveling with this amount of players plus staff in a short period of time through major European cities, it all has to run smoothly from start to finish in order for these players to produce on the floor.”
People that tend to be missed in these types of announcements are the local coaches, associations and family members that have helped the players get to this level, along with these individuals all those that scouted for Junior Team Canada at regional and national events should take pride in this team, as they too played a big part in the team composition.
“On behalf of the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada, I would like to congratulate the players and staff named today, along with their provincial associations, leagues, club teams, families, coaches and officials who have helped them along the way,” said Dockerty. With that said, it is with great pride that we present you the 2018 Junior Team Canada U16 players:
The U16 Team~ Goalies:Tucker Clyne, Sean Grey ~ Defencemen: Westin Bartlett, Cameron Clarke, Brayden McGuire, Callum Scanlan, Josh Smith, David Summers ~ Forwards: Nick Blais, Brendan Browne, Sebastian Bulovs, Aidan Haughey, Ethan Larmand, Jake Lemere, Justin Lemesurier, Karsten Leonard, Zack Nault, Keenan Scrimshaw, Ryan Smith, Kyler Watson ~ Coaches: Nelson Lajeunesse, Joe Cochrane
All for One!
World Juniors To Be Hosted In Slovakia
Team Canada U20's Win On & Off the Floor
Team Canada Wins on and Off the Floor
Prague, Czech Republic - Well, once again, the NBHAC led the way in 2016 as the Team Canada Juniors travelled to Prague, Czech Republic in June. There were no less than twenty players and administrators from the NBHAC representing our country in Europe.
In a beautifully picturesque city of Prague, the world came to see the World Ball Hockey Federation Championships to gather and crown a World Junior Ball Hockey Champion, emblematic of ball hockey supremacy in the World.
How the team came together…
The team was selected after scouting major events during 2015 which included the Provincial Championships, the High school Tournaments and the Maple Leaf Cup. The original list of 50 players were identified as prospects and list was dwindled down to a 20 player roster. Canada’s Under 20 team was a collection of young men that traveled abroad for a tournament they will not soon forget. The boys gathered for a mini-camp in Penetanguishene before departure which was vital for team building and where the team could work on systems and strategies.
Canada is located in the Northwestern Hemisphere about half-a-dozen time zones from Prague, Czech Republic. However, despite it’s geographical position, The Great White North has become the proverbial centre of the ball hockey world after winning it’s fifth consecutive U-20 global championship and sixth gold medal since the tournament’s inception in 2000.
Team Canada would go 6-0 en route to the championship and were crowned the 2016 World U-20 Ball Hockey Federation Champions.
Canada are to be allotted full marks for their performance in Prague because the highly skilled and speedy roster amassed by the staff and used the size of the floor to their advantage. This consequently gave their opponents mismatch issue’s and forced them to play a different style that many weren't used to. The result was golden.
Yes, the Canucks prevailed. However, lost in the translation was the fact that there is more to winning than meets the eye. The process, which theoretically should expose the product, was true to form once again in 2016. It revealed it’s true colours in the previous global championships as well, which ultimately adds up to five. Coincidence? Nay another thought of chance in anyone’s mind. This is more accurately an organized, structured and well executed plan that has continued to foster the growth and development of a ball hockey program that continues to reap it’s rewards. Though, this is not so much about winning the prize as it is about a winning program.
It would be hard to imagine for Team Canada to play a more flawless game than it did against the opposition, but Canada proved to be much quicker and more opportunistic.
It was going to be small things that determined the outcome of this championship. Who controlled the tempo? who would be more disciplined? who would capitalize on opportunities? who would get that big save? there wasn't much separating the teams but those small, little details that would be the difference.
Team Canada's offence was well chronicled throughout the tournament getting balanced scoring from all of the forwards which was complemented well with a group of athletic ball moving defensemen and the backbone of every championship team would be solid goaltending. This team seemed to be able to play any style of game, but it was ball possession and team defence which propelled the team to the 2016 World Ball Hockey Federation Championship with a convincing victory.
It was a moment that was a long time coming for this group of hard working Canadians. The biggest thing this year was the hard work and our hunger to win. This team was built around teamwork and everyone came together, and that's why it happened.
Moments after the conclusion of the game this tight-knit dressing room that seemingly spent every minute of the day together realized they had just accomplished their goal.
Therefore, congratulations are in order for the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada’s administrators, coaches, officials, support staff, volunteers and players who have all played an integral role in putting together such a program and helping to make it all possible. The association’s Junior program led by the High Performance Director, Stephen Dockerty who has done an outstanding job in affording players the chance of a life time to play a game that they love at such an elite level in different countries around the world. The ongoing scouting and player evaluations conducted at various events in addition to the regional camps that lead up to the final national selections, have given everyone the opportunity and the dream to hopefully one day proudly adorn the Red Maple Leaf on their chest.
Nonetheless, such a process along with the quest for ‘The Golden Fleece’ is rarely an easy feat given the political, economic and social challenges that often face the sport and it’s participants each year. It is indeed a very long and arduous journey that truly reflects the nature of those who ultimately arrive at the prize. Simply ask those who have attended a camp or have been lucky enough to have part of the Canadian freight train and played a handle full of games in as many days against the best the world has to offer in the sport. They will be happy to share their thoughts with you.
Helen Keller (A blind and a deaf mute woman) summed up her feelings on the subject of overcoming obstacles and perseverance in life quite eloquently when she stated the following.
“Character cannot be developed in ease and quiet. Only through experience of trial and suffering can the soul be strengthened, vision cleared, ambition inspired and success achieved.”
Fortunate enough for Canadians, however, the road to gold is smoother now than it has ever been before. It has been built on a solid foundation and well maintained by the finest practitioners in the game today. Hence, it is time for future generations to seize the opportunities that lie ahead. They should not simply reap what others before them have sown, but more importantly make that which is great today, that much greater tomorrow.
There is no time like the present and the present is now. The NBHAC JTC program, their administrative staff and players across the country cannot afford to rest on their laurels. Canada stands proudly atop the championship podium for many reasons, unfortunately it is lonely at the top. Canada must work far more diligently now than ever before to prepare yet another team in 2018 because the world waits for no one. Only the champion, of course.
Go Canada Go!
The Canadian contingent was comprised of the following:
General Manager, Mauro Cugini, and Head Coach Barry Greer, Assistant Coach Tyler McClure
Goalies: Collin Charbula, Matt Loveys
Defence: Liam Hayes, Nick Heins, Brendan Moore, Ty Traynor, Zach Treen, Baily Watkins
Forwards: Zachary Archer, Josh Borland, Benoit Chin, Callan Heins, Andrew Kelly, Keegan Leal, Mckenzee MacQueen, Matthew Magliozzi, Ryan Ngan, Jack Scanlan, Reid Syrydiuk, Quinn Syrydiuk
Canadians D – Liam Hayes, F – Jack Scanlan, Quinn Syrydiuk captured individual all star team honours. The balance of the tournament all stars were, G – Martin Juricek (Slovakia), D – Tom Wagner, Nick Kilcourne (USA). Canada’s Benoit Chin would lead the tournament in scoring and Jack Scanlan was named Tournament MVP
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Peak Performance in Prague by U18's
A Peak Performance In Prague as the U-18’s win the Championship
Prague, Czech Republic - Once again, the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada (NBHAC) leads the way.
Formal street and ball hockey competition on the international stage dates back to the early 1990’s, when then OBHA President Pat McEvoy (2002 Builders Hall of Fame) helped to bring teams from Slovakia and the Czech Republic to our country for a series of exhibition games against representative clubs from Ontario. The Europeans, who thoroughly enjoyed the Canadian game and our hospitality, continued to return to participate in the infamous Can-Am Challenge Tournament in Oshawa each year thereafter. It was this competitive exchange that led to the very first World Ball Hockey Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia in 1996 where Canada captured the inaugural gold medal in our sport on the global stage.
The Ontario Ball Hockey Association was instrumental in spearheading the Men’s World Championships in 1996 and subsequently led the way in not only making the Junior World tournament a reality, but setting the standard for the competition by winning the Under-20 title in the Czech Republic in 2000.
Well, once again, the NBHAC led the way in 2016 as the Team Canada Juniors travelled to Prague, Czech Republic in June. There were no less than twenty players and administrators from the NBHAC representing our country in Europe.
In a beautifully picturesque city of Prague, the world came to see the World Ball Hockey Federation Championships to gather and crown a World Junior Ball Hockey Champion, emblematic of ball hockey supremacy in the World.
How the team came together…
The team was selected after scouting major events during 2015, from which an original list of 44 players was dwindled down to a 20 player roster in the fall of 2015. Canada’s Under 18 team was a collection of young men that traveled abroad for a tournament they will not soon forget. The boys gathered for exhibition games in Penetanguishene and Oshawa for team building and games versus U19 select teams where they could work on systems and strategies.
Canada’s 4-0 round robin record was not easy as they came from behind in two games. Both Hungary and Slovakia were dispatched with little effort. Their most physical contest was against Team Europe, which featured many big forwards that seem to win battles along the boards and the Czech Republic who played a tough defensive system.
The game against the Team Europe seemed to take a little starch out of the Canadian side as they were very sluggish early in the semi final game versus the Czech Republic before snapping out of it in the second period en route to a 6-4 victory.
The Championship Final would be offence vs defence and it would be crucial for Canada to score early as Slovakia had a big physical defence and strong goaltending. This would not be the story in the final as Canada would score 4 first period goals and dominated.
The offensive units that the coaches had been patient with all week finally started to come together as the balls began to bulge the twine. Andrew Snowden would score two goals in the first ten minutes. The final result was a 7-2 victory for Canada over Slovakia in a game that was dominated by Canada that produced standing ovations from those in attendance throughout the contest.
Ironically, Team Canada’s performance at the World Championships was relatively unexpected because the team was in a building pattern off the 2014 win in Hungary which had a mix U16/U18 group of players.
The Team Canada administration was faced with the task of adding several new players to the team for 2014, many of whom would be their first international competition. The coaching staff did a great job in having the team peak at the right time, while the support staff were instrumental in keeping the players healthy, cool, and properly hydrated.
This back-to-back win is the first time any nation has accomplished this, and Canada remains the only multiple gold medal winner.
In the bronze medal game, Team Europe would fall behind 4-1 after two periods and stormed back to tie the game in the final minute of play and win in overtime versus Slovakia.
The Canadian contingent was comprised of the following:
GM & Head Coach, Scott Jacobi, Assistant Coach, Nicolas Tedesco, Goalies: Bradley Dobson, Jake Fleming, Defence: Curtis Anderson, Teddy Christou, Dylan Connors, Carter Forget, Mac McHugh, Casey Scanlan, Forwards: Stephen Bell, William Calverley, Philipe Chin, Tyson Gilmour, Kyle Hunter, Kyle Latter, Kelby Martin, Tyler Moser, Jason Pineo, Aidan Robitaille and Andrew Snowden
Canadians G - Jake Fleming, D- Teddy Cristou captured individual all star team honours. The balance of the tournament all stars were, D – Maros Boudis (Hungary), F – Tomas Kratky (Team Europe), Bara Patockova (Czech Republic), F – Filip Krivashi (Slovakia), Dominik Celleniuk was the top scorer and William Calverley was the Tournement MVP.
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Golden Effort by Canada U16's
Golden Effort as Canada Captures the Junior U16 World Championship
with a 3-1 win over the Americans
Prague, Czech Republic - Once again, the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada (NBHAC) leads the way.
Formal street and ball hockey competition on the international stage dates back to the early 1990’s, when then OBHA President Pat McEvoy (2002 Builders Hall of Fame) helped to bring teams from Slovakia and the Czech Republic to our country for a series of exhibition games against representative clubs from Ontario. The Europeans, who thoroughly enjoyed the Canadian game and our hospitality, continued to return to participate in the infamous Can-Am Challenge Tournament in Oshawa each year thereafter. It was this competitive exchange that led to the very first World Ball Hockey Championships in Bratislava, Slovakia in 1996 where Canada captured the inaugural gold medal in our sport on the global stage.
The Ontario Ball Hockey Association was instrumental in spearheading the Men’s World Championships in 1996 and subsequently led the way in not only making the Junior World tournament a reality, but setting the standard for the competition by winning the Under-20 title in the Czech Republic in 2000.
Well, once again, the NBHAC led the way in 2016 as the Team Canada Juniors travelled to Prague, Czech Republic in June. There were no less than twenty players and administrators from the NBHAC representing our country in Europe.
In a beautifully picturesque city of Prague, the world came to see the World Ball Hockey Federation Championships to gather and crown a World Junior Ball Hockey Champion, emblematic of ball hockey supremacy in the World.
How the team came together…
The team was selected after scouting major events during 2015, from which an original list of 44 players was dwindled down to a 20 player roster in the fall of 2015. Canada’s Under 16 team was a collection of young men that traveled abroad for a tournament they will not soon forget. The boys gathered for exhibition games in Penetanguishene and Oshawa for team building and games versus U17 select teams where they could work on systems and strategies.
Upon arrival in Europe the team was faced with what would turn out to be its biggest challenge, getting their body and minds ready with the time change. The team played an exhibition game versus Plzen U17 team on day two in preparation of the tournament.
On to the round robin games…
In the teams first preliminary round game the Canadians scored early and dominated the over matched Americans. The Canadians would shake off the pre tournament jitters and jet lag to dominate the encounter with a win 7-2 win.
Game two would see the team face its first test of adversity against the Czech Republic. The Czech Republic were a strong disciplined defensive juggernaut with outstanding goaltending. The seesaw battle would eventually see the Canadians battle to a 2-0. A win by either team would more than likely send the other into two/three semi final match up.
The next day the boys arose knowing a win over Slovakia would guarantee them first place and they would not disappoint with a solid team effort and 9-1 victory.
Canada would again face Slovakia in the semi final and outcome was similar with the Red and White machine scoring early and often and prepared for the final with a 9-1 win.
The Championship Gold medal would be decided between Canada versus their historical and geographical rivals, United States of America. We looked to be the class of the tournament, but that is why they play the games and USA wanted to redeem the earlier loss on opening day. Canada built a 2-0 lead into the second period and would extend the lead to 3-0 early in the third. Team USA found new life when a fortunate goal brought them to within two. The moment was Canada’s and giving up the goal seemed to get the team refocused which continued through until the end of the game and to capture the championship 3-1.
The Canadian contingent was comprised of the following:
Scott Jacobi, General Manager, Head Coach, Nelson Lajeunesse, Assistant Coaches, Mike Porter & Stephen Dockerty, Goalies: Connor Dunford, Michael Josslin, Defence: Christopher Adlys, Nathan Balkwill, Jake Deault, Ryan Mota, Cameron Owens, Clayton Stutt, Forwards: Diego Arreola, Owen Bell, Patrick Brown, Ethan Lajeunesse, Cole Leal, Darcy Lescard, Eric Maltby, Tyson Moore, Daniel Nardi, Cole Schwindt, Jarret Singer and Robert Skolud
Canadians Nathan Balkwill and Cole Leal captured individual all start team honours. The balance of the tournament all stars were
G – Josef Nekecek (Czech Republic), D – Joe Russo (USA), F - Adam Klapka (Czech Republic), F – Jack Kendal (USA) with top scorer from USA, Ryan Peralta and Canada’s Leal, Tournament MVP.
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JTC Jerseys Revealed
TORONTO – April 11 - The National Ball Hockey Association of Canada (NBHAC) today revealed their jerseys for the 2016 Junior U20 World Ball Hockey Federation Championships being hosted in Prague, Czech Republic, June 26-July 3 and the team will carry the VINTAGE Home Red and the CLASSIC Away Black.
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-20 leafs/one per player (6 on the front and 6 on the back with 4 on each sleeve) with the NBHAC logo in the upper right corner -JTC logo on the shoulders -5 leafs above the number and along the shoulders is for the five World Championships the U20 program has won in 2000, 2008, 2010, 2012 & 2014 -the front has the TC leaf with CANADA across the top in ATHLETIC style font and player number below in the centre of the leaf which represents our country from sea to shining sea -the back player number will appear over the TC leaf symbolic of our great nation -the numbers on the sleeves will appear between the lines which signify the CN railroad which runs across our great nation -there will be a string collar which ties OUR team and OUR nation together from the support of your family and friends whom will be cheering on OUR team Every member of this TEAM is an ambassador for the sport, locally, provincially and nationally. WE are what others measure their success after and WE will set the standard by which all others are measured.
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20 leafs/one per player (6 on the front and 6 on the back with 4 on each sleeve) with the NBHAC logo in the upper right corner -JTC logo on the shoulders -5 leafs above the number and along the shoulders is for the five World Championships the U20 program has won in 2000, 2008, 2010, 2012 & 2014 -CANADA across the top in ATHLETIC style font and player number below to the left -there is a box (red with white trim) which runs across the chest, over the shoulders and across the back which binds the team -the back player number will appear over the two lines which are symbolic of the CN railroad which runs across our great nation -JTC logo on the lower centre back -there will be a string collar is what ties OUR team and OUR nation together from the support of your family and friends whom will be cheering on OUR team Every member of this TEAM is an ambassador for the sport, locally, provincially and nationally. WE are what others measure their success after and WE will set the standard by which all others are measured.
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Zimni Stadium Eden Prague To Host World Junior Championships
The host arena is Zimni Stadium Eden Prague, and built in 1975 and the arena is within a couple kilometers of our hotel, and easily accessible by public transit from both the hotel and the city center. The arena has seating for 5138, and plays on a concrete surface.
HC Slavia Prague is home to the Czech ice hockey team located in Prague playing the Czech 1st National Hockey League. HC Slavia has played in the building from1994 until present, winning the national championship in 2003 and 2008. The club plays its home games at Zimní Stadium Eden in Prague.
The World Ball Hockey Federation will welcome 16-18 teams from Canada, Hungary, Russia, Slovakia, United States of America, West Indies and hosts Czech Republic and schedule will be posted on June 1. At this time the WBHF is awaiting confirmation from India, Ireland and Pakistan.
JTC U20 Team Announcement
On behalf of the National Ball Hockey Association of Canada and the High Performance Committee we are proud to announce the 2016 Junior U-20 Team Canada roster for the World Junior Championships to be held in Prague, Czech Republic, June 26 to July 3.
The Junior Team Canada Program will be sending 66 players along with staff members to Prague, Czech Republic to capture the gold in all three divisions of play.
High Performance Director, Steve Dockerty, who was heavily responsible for the restructuring which took place in the international program stated, “our squads will definitely be competing for the gold again. Even though our members were a part of the teams that won double gold in 2014 (U18 & U20), the NBHAC has been working hard to improve the program. We want players that will be part of the Team Canada family for years to come. The High Performance Program has been established to create continuity consisting of strong individuals across the country with involvement in the various national teams at the adult levels.
Dockerty added, “we have a Mission Statement - To prepare and assemble a team of junior ball hockey players from Canada to compete for gold at the WJC. To field a team that sets extraordinary standards for competitiveness, sportsmanship and team continuity. To create a ‘life experience’ for members of JTC and officials.” He added, “that truly is our goal, to compete for gold, but also to set exceptional standards for the players and team officials.
Dockerty continued, ‘all three rosters were selected, not just on high calibre skills, but for their personalities and community backgrounds as well.’ Dockerty concluded with “The ultimate goal is to ensure each player has a life experience that he can take with him for years to come.”
Please join General Manager, Mauro Cugini, and Head Coach Barry Greer, Assistant Coach Tyler McClure and Team Mentor, Hayden Cole in congratulating Canada's best Under 20 ball hockey players and wish them good luck as they compete for gold in 2016 Prague!
Goalies: Collin Charbula, Matt Loveys
Defence: Liam Hayes, Nick Heins, Brendan Moore, Ty Traynor, Zach Treen, Baily Watkins
Forwards: Zachary Archer, Josh Borland, Benoit Chin, Callan Heins, Andrew Kelly, Keegan Leal, Mckenzee MacQueen, Matthew Magliozzi, Ryan Ngan, Jack Scanlan, Reid Syrydiuk, Quinn Syrydiuk
Your Passion…Your Dedication…Play Like A Champion…Play Like Team Canada…Commit To The Culture of Excellence
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