Canada sweeps USA in Final 6  

GATINEAU, CANADA. Aug. 23, 2024:  Canada keeps its perfect record after a win over the United States today at the Men’s Final Six at the Slush Puppie Centre arena in Gatineau, Quebec, Canada.

Canada won in straight sets 3-0 (25-21, 25-23, 25-18), and has a 4-0 record in the tournament. This was Team USA’s first loss.

Canada had the advantage in attack points (37-33), blocking (10-3) and aces (6-1). USA made fewer errors 22-25.

Outside hitter Cooper Robinson of  USA led all scoring with 15 points.

Isaac Heslinga was Canada’s top scorer with 13 points; followed by teammates Skyler Varga (10), and Cory Schoenherr, Trent Cherewaty and Reeve Gingera with nine each.

Canada’s head coach, Glenn Hoag, said:  “It wasn’t as clean as our match yesterday (vs Cuba), but the U.S. is a good team. We know their system well, so it was all about our side. Our serving and passing was good. Their passing was more difficult, and they struggled with offense. … Now the important thing is that we are qualified for the finals, so tomorrow we will rest some guys. It’s been four matches in a row at a very intense level. Especially yesterday against Cuba and today’s match was very physical. Overall, I’m happy with the performance so far.”