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Winnipeg Free Press
18-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada posts 3-0 win over Netherlands in men's Volleyball Nations League action
LJUBLJANA – Xander Ketrzynski had a game-high 16 points as Canada earned a 3-0 win over the Netherlands on Friday to continue the third week of men's Volleyball Nations League action. Set scores were 25-22, 25-20, 25-15 as Canada improved to 4-6 in league play and remained 14th in the 18-team standings. With just one win, the Netherlands were overtaken by Serbia and slipped into last place. The Dutch are now in danger of being relegated from VNL in 2026. Canada, which was coming off a close loss to Slovenia on Wednesday, led the Dutch in attack points (43-35), blocks (5-1) and service aces (2-0). Serbia faces Serbia on Saturday and Ukraine on Sunday to wrap up preliminary-round play. The Canadians were two wins and three points behind eighth-place Slovenia heading into the weekend. The top eight teams move on to the elimination round and the team that finishes last (18th) will be relegated. 'This was a really important win for the team,' Canada head coach Dan Lewis said. 'We have two more matches, and we need to maintain our focus and drive. At the beginning of this VNL, we talked a lot about growing and thriving and I'm seeing great things from some of the younger guys.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
16-07-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Canada opens Week 3 of men's Volleyball Nations League with loss to Slovenia
LJUBLJANA – Canada lost 3-1 to host Slovenia on Wednesday as men's Volleyball Nations League action kicked off its third week. Set scores were 21-25, 25-21, 25-19, 25-21. Brodie Hofer led the way for the Canadians with 11 points, including three from blocking. Xander Ketrzynski had 10 points and captain Fynn McCarthy added nine. Toncek Stern had a match-high 21 points for Slovenia. Canada's next match is Friday against the Netherlands. Through nine games, Canada has a 3-6 record and sits 14th in the tournament standings. The top eight teams move on to the elimination round and the team that finishes last (18th) will be relegated. 'This is the first time (in VNL 2025) we had a longer travel schedule, so it was a good test for our guys,' Canada coach Dan Lewis said. 'They did pretty well, but you could see that when the game opened up, we looked a bit out of system and a bit disorganized. But the guys were able to bring it back every time so I'm happy for that.' This report by The Canadian Press was first published July 16, 2025.
Globe and Mail
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Globe and Mail
Canada tops China in Volleyball Nations League
Xander Ketrzynski's 21 points helped Canada beat China in three straight sets on Sunday in both teams' final match of Volleyball Nations League's second men's week. The Canadians won the sets 23-25, 20-25, 23-25. Ketrzynski had 14 kills, three blocks and four aces to lead Canada. Isaac Heslinga followed with 17 points. Captain Chuan Jiang led China with 15 points. Though Canada's errors were high (23), the Canadian side scored more attack points (44-34), blocks (7-4) and aces (9-5). Canada's men have three Volleyball Nations League wins so far and currently sit in 14th place. The league takes a break and resumes with the women's competition on July 9. Canada's women play Week 3 in Arlington, Texas.
Hamilton Spectator
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
Ketrzynski's 21 points leads Canada to win over China in Volleyball Nations League
CHICAGO - Xander Ketrzynski's 21 points helped Canada beat China in three straight sets on Sunday in both teams' final match of Volleyball Nations League's second men's week. The Canadians won the sets 23-25, 20-25, 23-25. Ketrzynski had 14 kills, three blocks and four aces to lead Canada. Isaac Heslinga followed with 17 points. Captain Chuan Jiang led China with 15 points. Though Canada's errors were high (23), the Canadian side scored more attack points (44-34), blocks (7-4) and aces (9-5). Canada's men have three Volleyball Nations League wins so far and currently sit in 14th place. The league takes a break and resumes with the women's competition on July 9. Canada's women play Week 3 in Arlington, Texas. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 29, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
29-06-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Ketrzynski's 21 points leads Canada to win over China in Volleyball Nations League
CHICAGO – Xander Ketrzynski's 21 points helped Canada beat China in three straight sets on Sunday in both teams' final match of Volleyball Nations League's second men's week. The Canadians won the sets 23-25, 20-25, 23-25. Ketrzynski had 14 kills, three blocks and four aces to lead Canada. Isaac Heslinga followed with 17 points. Captain Chuan Jiang led China with 15 points. Though Canada's errors were high (23), the Canadian side scored more attack points (44-34), blocks (7-4) and aces (9-5). Canada's men have three Volleyball Nations League wins so far and currently sit in 14th place. The league takes a break and resumes with the women's competition on July 9. Canada's women play Week 3 in Arlington, Texas. This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 29, 2025.
