The Canadian men's national inline hockey team is the national team for Canada , based in Lethbridge , Alberta (Roller Hockey Canada) and Richmond Hill , Ontario (Inline Canada). The team is controlled by Roller Hockey Canada (previous known as: the National Inline Hockey Association - Canada ) for IIHF events and Inline Canada for FIRS events.
History
Initially, the Canadian national team was administered by Hockey Canada . It made an appearance in the first three IIHF Inline Hockey World Championships , winning silver in 1996 and 1997. In 1998, the Canadian squad defeated the two-time world Champions United States , in the gold medal game to win the first gold medal in country history. Following the 1998 World Championships, Canada withdrew from international competition. Hockey Canada shut down their inline hockey program in 2000.[ 1]
Following Hockey Canada's shut down of their program, two separate governing bodies emerged. Roller Hockey Canada (previous known as: The National Inline Hockey Association - Canada ) for IIHF related events and the Canadian Inline Hockey Association, which became Inline Canada in 2003 for all FIRS related events. The two programs are both recognized by certain bodies as Canada's national inline hockey team. Roller Hockey Canada (NIHA-Canada) is recognized by Hockey Canada and USA Hockey as the national team.[ 2] Canadian Olympic Committee as the national team, through the IOC's recognition of the FIRS as the international organizer of inline hockey.[ 3]
The 2002 FIRS Men's Inline Hockey World Championships marked Canada's return to international competition. The team won gold at the tournament.[ 4]
The 2008 Men's World Inline Hockey Championships marked Canada's returned to IIHF competition. The team was led by Head Coach Gerry St Cyr and Assistant player coach Michael Hunt. Team Canada won the IIHF Division 1 World Championship in 2008
As well, Canada has participated in the inline hockey competitions at the Pan-American Games and the World Games .
Current Rosters
2017 IIHF World Championship roster
Goaltenders
#
Player
Hometown
Club
72
Brett Leggat
Hamilton , Ontario
Brantford Blast (Allan Cup Hockey ) (Tour Mudcats, Pro )
37
Paul Town
London , Ontario
St. Mary's Lincolns (GOJHL )
Defensemen
#
Player
Hometown
Club
4
Kyle Henderson
Edmonton , Alberta
Tour Mudcats/Devon Barons (Pro/NCHL )
5
James Isaacs
Victoria , British Columbia
Fife Flyers (UK)
7
Schael Higson
Grande Prairie , Alberta
Brandon Wheat Kings (WHL )
22
Austin Steger
Edmonton , Alberta
Osoyoos Coyotes (KIJHL )
47
Brendan Baumgartner
Edmonton , Alberta
Fort Saskatchewan Chiefs (Chinook Hockey League )
89
Kade Vilio
Aldergrove , British Columbia
Trinity Western University (BCIHL )
Forwards
#
Player
Hometown
Club
11
Joshua Foote
Sherwood Park , Alberta
20
Dave Hammond
Orange , California
Coastal Pirates Inline Hockey Club (Swakopmund , Namibia )
21
Shaun Furlong
London , Ontario
Western Mustangs (OUA )
67
Jonah Renouf
Mississauga , Ontario
Alaska Anchorage Seawolves (NCAA )
71
Chris Raukman
Red Deer , Alberta
Lacombe Generals (Chinook Hockey League )
76
Nathan Renouf
Mississauga , Ontario
Alaska Anchorage Seawolves (NCAA )
91
Thomas Woods
North Vancouver , British Columbia
HCA Night Owls ()
92
Brett Bulmer
Prince George , British Columbia
ERC Ingolstadt (DEL )
[ 5]
Coaching Staff Head Coach: Jason Stephens
General Manager: Kirk Jensen
Equipment Manager: Jarrad Davies
Physiotherapist: Rebecca Henderson --
Goaltenders
#
Player
Hometown
Club
72
Brett Leggat
Hamilton , Ontario
Brantford Blast (Allan Cup Hockey ) (Tour Mudcats, Pro )
63
Ewen Macpherson
Sherwood Park, Alberta
Defensemen
#
Player
Hometown
Club
4
Kyle Henderson
Edmonton , Alberta
Tour Mudcats/Devon Barons (Pro/NCHL )
9
Kirk French
Langley, British Columbia
55
Matthew Hutchinson
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Geneseo Ice Knights
44
Shayne Carlson
Edmonton , Alberta
42
Adam Ross
Red Deer , Alberta
22
Frédérick Corbeil
Paris, France
Forwards
#
Player
Hometown
Club
11
Joshua Foote
Sherwood Park , Alberta
20
Dave Hammond
Orange , California
Coastal Pirates Inline Hockey Club (Swakopmund , Namibia )
10
Max Grassi
North Vancouver, British Columbia
88
Jeff Lichimo
North Vancouver, British Columbia
98
Jonathan Spady
Sherwood Park , Alberta
91
Thomas Woods
North Vancouver , British Columbia
HCA Night Owls ()
2012 Coaching Staff Head Coach: Jason Stephens
General Manager: Nathan Fleck
Equipment Manager: Jarrad Davies
Physiotherapist: Rebecca Henderson --
2012 FIRS World Championship roster
Goaltenders
#
Player
Hometown
Club
31
Brad Topping
Strathroy , Ontario
()
33
Dylan Ellis
Oakville , Ontario
SUNY-Potsdam (NCAA )
Defensemen
#
Player
Hometown
Club
10
Jason Allan
()
15
Trevor Bennett
()
44
Fred Corbeil
()
Forwards
#
Player
Hometown
Club
16
Marcus Pryde
Oakville , Ontario
Phénix de Reims (FFHG Division 1 )
41
Phil Boudreault
Baie-Saint-Paul , Quebec
CH Jaca (Liga Nacional de Hockey Hielo )
55
Bill Boyes
Bright's Grove , Ontario
()
59
Lukas Ciotti
Hamilton , Ontario
Adrian College (NCAA )
61
Alex Grenier
()
63
Jamie Visser
Mississauga , Ontario
Friesland Flyers (North Sea Cup )
71
Max Grassi
North Vancouver , British Columbia
UBC Thunderbirds (CIS )
91
Thomas Woods
North Vancouver , British Columbia
Tour Mudcats (NARCh )
96
Andrew Rhodes
Pickering , Ontario
Bethel University (NCAA )
[ 6]
Coaching Staff
World Championship results by year
IIHF Version
1996 - Won Silver Medal
1997 - Won Silver Medal
1998 - Won Gold Medal
2008 - 9th Place - Division I Gold Medal
2009 - 7th Place - A Pool
2010 - 4th Place
2011 - Won Bronze Medal
2012 - Won Gold Medal
2013 - Won Bronze Medal
2014 - Won Silver Medal
2015 - Won Gold Medal
2017 - 6th Place
FIRS Version
1995 - Won Silver Medal
1997 - Won Silver Medal
1998 - 4th Place
2002 - Won Gold Medal
2003 - Won Bronze Medal
2004 - Won Silver Medal
2006 - Won Bronze Medal
2007 - Won Bronze Medal
2008 - 6th Place
2009 - Won Silver Medal
2010 - 6th Place
2011 - 4th Place
2012 - Won Silver Medal
References
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