Canada men's national inline hockey team

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.

Canada men's national inline hockey team
Medal record
Men's Inline Hockey
IIHF InLine Hockey World Championship
Gold medal – first place 1998 - Anaheim Top Division
Gold medal – first place 2008 - Bratislava Division I
Gold medal – first place 2012 - Ingolstadt Top Division
Gold medal – first place 2015 - Tampere Top Division
Silver medal – second place 1996 - Minneapolis Top Division
Silver medal – second place 1997 - Anaheim Top Division
Silver medal – second place 2014 Pardubice Top Division
Bronze medal – third place 2011 Pardubice Top Division
Bronze medal – third place 2013 - Dresden Division I
FIRS Inline Hockey World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2002 - Rochester
Silver medal – second place 1995 - Chicago
Silver medal – second place 1997 - Zell am See
Silver medal – second place 2004 - London
Silver medal – second place 2009 - Varese
Silver medal – second place 2012 - Bucaramanga
Bronze medal – third place 2003 - Pisek
Bronze medal – third place 2006 - Detroit
Bronze medal – third place 2007 - Bilbao
PanAm Games
Silver medal – second place 2003 - Santo Domingo
World Games
Silver medal – second place 2005 - Duisburg

History

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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] Inline Canada is recognized by the 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

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2017 IIHF World Championship roster

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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)

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Coaching Staff
  • Head Coach: Jason Stephens
  • General Manager: Kirk Jensen
  • Equipment Manager: Jarrad Davies
  • Physiotherapist: Rebecca Henderson

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2012 IIHF World Championship Roster (Gold)

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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

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2012 FIRS World Championship roster

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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)

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Coaching Staff

World Championship results by year

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IIHF Version

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  • 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

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  • 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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  1. ^ "Formation and Evolution of Inline Canada". Archived from the original on 2012-03-04. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
  2. ^ What is NIHA-Canada
  3. ^ "Formation and Evolution of Inline Canada". Archived from the original on 2012-03-04. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
  4. ^ "Men's National Team". Archived from the original on 2012-03-04. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
  5. ^ Canada
  6. ^ "2012 FIRS Men's World Championship Team Silver Medalists". Archived from the original on 2012-03-04. Retrieved 2012-08-12.
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