Fifteen athletes will participate in the camp and games at the National Training Centre
Wheelchair Basketball Canada announced that 15 athletes will participate in a camp from January 23-29, 2023, at the Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre.
In addition to on-court practices, the Canadian Men’s National Team will play host to Japan for six exhibition games. All six games are free and open to the public.
“The mix of games and practices over seven days will allow our athletes to build team chemistry on and off the court as we prepare for the upcoming 2023 season,” said Jeff Dunbrack, Wheelchair Basketball Canada High Performance Director. “The six exhibition games against Japan will give our men’s team excellent competition in preparation for upcoming competitions.”
Team Canada’s schedule vs Japan
(All games at Toronto Pan Am Sports Centre – 875 Morningside Ave, Toronto, ON M1C 0C7)
Wednesday, Jan. 25, 4:00 pm ET*
Thursday, Jan. 26, 10:00 am ET*
Thursday, Jan. 26, 5:00 pm ET
Friday, Jan. 27, 4:00 pm ET*
Saturday, Jan. 28, 10:00 am ET
Saturday, Jan. 28, 5:00 pm ET*
*Game will be live streamed on the Wheelchair Basketball Canada Facebook channel.
The athletes attending camp are:
Patrick Anderson (Edmonton, Alta.)
Nik Goncin (Regina, Sask.)
Reed De’Aeth (Sherwood Park, Alta.)
Bo Hedges (Wonowon, B.C.)
Garret Ostepchuk (Regina, Sask.)
Tyler Miller (Kitchener, Ont.)
Chad Jassman (Calgary, Alta.)
Vincent Dallaire (Quebec City, Que.)
Kyrell Sopotyk (Aberdeen, Sask.)
Ben Hagkull (Chilliwack, B.C.)
Blaise Mutware (Toronto, Ont.)
Collin Lalonde (St-Clet, Que.)
Jonathan Vermette (Sherbrooke, Que.)
Eric Voss (St. Marys, Ont.)
Dani Bigu (Kitchener, Ont.)
Coaches
Matteo Feriani (Padova, Italy) – Senior Men’s Head Coach
Joey Johnson (Winnipeg, Man.) – Senior Men’s Assistant Coach
Nicolas Palmer (Laval, Que.) – Senior Men’s Assistant Coach
Darrell Nordell (Edmonton, Alta.) – Under-23 Men’s Head Coach
Additional Wheelchair Basketball Canada Support Staff
Danielle Madeline de Laat (Hamilton, Ont.) – Physiotherapist
Joe Leszner (Thornhill, Ont.) – Mental Performance Consultant
Dylan Carter (Toronto, Ont.) – Performance Analyst
Luke Vanderheyden (Hamilton, Ont.) – Physical Preparation Specialist
Colby Hathaway (Four Falls, N.B.) – Strength & Conditioning Coach
Jeff Dunbrack (Halifax, N.S.) – High Performance Director
Hailey Roll (Mississauga, Ont.) – High Performance Coordinator