Volleyball Canada – Coming off three wins this past weekend, the Canadian men’s team now heads to Saskatoon for its next three FIVB World League matches.

“The team is looking forward to playing at home after being on the road in Japan, for the Olympic Qualifier, and opening World League in the Czech Republic this past weekend,” said Canada’s head coach Glenn Hoag. “Saskatoon will do a great job hosting World League and I’m sure there will be some exciting matches.”

Canada, ranked 10th in the world, will face Korea (23rd ranked) on Friday event, China (19th ranked) on Saturday afternoon (1:30 pm local time) and will close out the weekend against Portugal (30th ranked) on Sunday. The China vs Canada match will televised live on CBC. Earlier this month, Canada helped eliminate China from Olympic contention.  

This past weekend Canada won all its matches to lead Group 2, along with Turkey, who is also undefeated.

Tickets for all matches held at the SaskTel are available through www.ticketmaster.ca  For those who have tickets, be sure to download the VOGO app for an enhanced fan experience!

NOTE TO LOCAL MEDIA: The will be a media availability during training at the SaskTel Centre on Thursday at approx 10 am (advisory to come). 

June 24, 2016
5.35pm – China vs. Portugal
8:05pm – Canada vs. Korea

June 25, 2016
1:30pm – Canada vs. China*
4:00pm – Korea vs. Portugal

June 26, 2016
3:35pm – Korea vs. China
6:05pm – Canada vs. Portugal

*Revised time due to broadcast schedule. This match will be live on CBC, all other matches on www.cbc.ca online.
 
Canadian Roster for Saskatoon:
#1  TJ Sanders, London, ON
#2  Gordon Perrin, Creston, BC
#3  Dan Lewis, Oakville, ON
#4  Nicholas Hoag, Sherbrooke, QC|
#5  Rudy Verhoeff, Calgary, AB
#6  Justin Duff, Winnipeg, MB
#8  Adam Simac, Ottawa, ON
#10 Toon Van Lankvelt, Rivers, MB
#11 Daniel Jansen Van Doorn, Langley, BC
#12 Gavin Schmitt, Saskatoon, SK 
#15 Fred Winters, Victoria, BC
#19 Blair Bann, Edmonton, AB
#21 Jay Blankenau, Sherwood Park, AB
#22 Steven Marshall, Abbotsford, BC
 
Staff:
Julien Boucher – Team Manager
Glenn Hoag – Head Coach
Larry McKay – Asst. Coach 
Vincent Pichette – Asst. Coach 
Murat Haktanir – Statistician 
Jean-Sebastien Hartell – Therapist 
 

Volleyball Canada media contact:
Jackie Skender
E-mail: jskender@volleyball.ca
Phone: 613.794.7676