Canada men's national inline hockey team
# 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.

## 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.

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. 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.

The 2002 FIRS Men's Inline Hockey World Championships marked Canada's return to international competition. The team won gold at the tournament.

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) |

**Coaching Staff**

* Head Coach: Jason Stephens
* General Manager: Kirk Jensen
* Equipment Manager: Jarrad Davies
* Physiotherapist: Rebecca Henderson

### 2012 IIHF World Championship Roster (Gold)

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) |

**Coaching Staff**

* Head Coach: Richard Ropchan
* Assistant: Chad Ropchan
* Athletic Therapist: Cary Grant

## World Championship results by year

* Sports portal
* Canada portal

### 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
