Ottawa, Ont. – Softball Canada is thrilled to announce the athletes selected to represent Team Canada at the 2024 Men’s and Women’s Border Battle. Set to take place from July 25th to 27th at the USA Softball Hall of Fame Complex in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, this 14th edition of the Border Battle promises thrilling exhibition games, including a matchup against the USA Futures team, leading up to the epic showdown against Team U.S.A.

The selection process involved the coaching staff and a panel of Slo-Pitch experts from across the country, with performance at provincial, national, and international events playing a pivotal role in the decision-making.

Mike Hrynenko (Strathmore, AB) and Mike Neufeld (Abbotsford, B.C.) will lead the Men’s Slo-Pitch Border Battle Team for the second consecutive year as head coach and assistant coach, respectively. Meanwhile, Tony Carnelos (Georgetown, Ont.) continues his sixth year as head coach of the Women’s Slo-Pitch Border Battle Team, with Amanda Howard (Strathmore, Alta.) returning as assistant coach for her second year.

The Border Battle is an eagerly anticipated event that showcases the talent of some of the world’s best slo-pitch players.

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2024 Team Canada Men’s Slo-Pitch Roster

FIRST NAME	LAST NAME	HOMETOWN
Colin	Andrews	Hanover, Ont.
Connor	Prentice	Surrey, B.C.
Curtis	Neabel	Woodstock, Ont.
Darren	Bell	Oromocto, N.B.
David	Goulet	Sherbrooke, Que.
Hunter	Platten	Sherwood Park, Alta.
Jeff	Andrews	St. Albert, Alta.
Jeff	Kemp	Paris, Ont.
Justin	Pennell	Toronto, Ont.
Kyle	Knechtel	Ayr, Ont.
Luke	Young	Hubbards, N.S.
Ren	Visser	Squamish, B.C.
Shawn	Proulx	Saint-Hyacinthe, Que.
Steele	Lewis	Essex, Ont.
Thomas	McKay	Eastern Shore, N.S.

2024 Team Canada Women’s Slo-Pitch Roster

FIRST NAME	LAST NAME	HOMETOWN
Chyna	McAuley	Abbotsford, B.C.
Emmanuelle	Quirion	Saint-Gédéon-de-Beauce, Que.
Heather	Ryder	Sebringville, Ont.
Jacqueline	O’Quinn	Toronto, Ont.
Jade	McGarr	Guelph, Ont.
Jesse	Goddard	Aldergrove, B.C.
Marnie	Scow	Port Hardy, B.C.
Melanie	Gulbransen	Aldergrove, B.C.
Michelle	Lorenz	Toronto, Ont.
Montana	Turnovitski	Langley, B.C.
Samantha	Middleton	Strathmore, Alta.
Shannon	Hilton	Orillia, Ont.
Shelby	Lia	Oshawa, Ont.
Tina	Gulbrandsen	Port Moody, B.C.
Tristin	Giles	Queensville, Ont.

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For more information, please contact:

Cassidy Burton
Manager – Marketing & Communications
Softball Canada
m: 613-523-5761
w: www.softball.ca | e: cburton@softball.ca