Sprungster 5 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 So this year, some of the All Stars from previous Team USAs weren't available, and the places got filled with new faces, and the superstars who did show up as usual. The team was basically a ground up with a new coach (Sprungster, Joe Noris) and everything in the air until just before Philly. The view of the outcome was not pretty. One of the Stalwarts said of all the USA Teams he's been on (MANY), this one had the least chance of doing anything at all.But, with strange new things to do on the rink and outstandingly shocking execution, they made it to the finals where they beat Canada, then Switzerland, and finally France for the Gold. CJ Yoder was the best player in the World. Besides the shocked faces, Joe noticed that Germany and France (and all Europe for that matter), are experiencing real, healthy roller hockey growth. Two other Tip-Top world players, both Czech, went away with new setups to replace their old models they've been on for three years, now. I'm not sure yet, but I think some Kors and Torspos.I won't go so far as to say this was like the US winning the Olympics with college players way back when, but the odds were very similar. Congratulations guys! :) :) :) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nummer55 10 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 They didn't start very convincing, but in that final they totally outplayed France. I saw Joe pulling some Sprungs out of his bag trying to convince some Germans. Really nice tournament. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Patrick67 1 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 Just wondering.... how many players on Team USA were using sprungs? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sprungster 5 Report post Posted July 13, 2008 Just wondering.... how many players on Team USA were using sprungs?One. Next year will be more Sprungisher. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
stock07 1 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Any websites with pics or a way to keep up with the players and games? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jsp047 27 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 this site has pictures pics Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gummer12 134 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 is Reyneart still in net? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nummer55 10 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 We had our own photograher (Jasper Lesterhuis):http://www.flickr.com/photos/jazzs/sets/72157606105431929/Here are sets from a German guy:http://www.flickr.com/photos/13162242@N02/sets/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoffer 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 So this year, some of the All Stars from previous Team USAs weren't available, and the places got filled with new faces, and the superstars who did show up as usual. The team was basically a ground up with a new coach (Sprungster, Joe Noris) and everything in the air until just before Philly. The view of the outcome was not pretty. One of the Stalwarts said of all the USA Teams he's been on (MANY), this one had the least chance of doing anything at all.I heard this as well from people that this year the skill on the team was not as good. Only thing is when I looked at the roster and agree there are many new faces but I don’t think their was a lack of talent. Since many of them are still nARCH pro players, lindenwood players, and/or PIHA standouts in their division. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
weirdo 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 You can also find some pictures and videos made by the french federation here : Men pictures : http://www.ffrs.asso.fr/component/option,c...gory/catid,202/Women pictures : http://www.ffrs.asso.fr/component/option,c...gory/catid,203/Videos : http://www.dailymotion.com/playlist/xk4ri_...r_roller-hockeyTeam France had its best world championships ever or so. but as the final outcome showed we're still far far away from even a weaker team USA, but we got to beat the czech team twice which is already a great result ! Congrats to team USA!And for Keith, here are some pics of Marina Fagoaga, wearing her sprungs at the worlds... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mattzilla 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 team canada is definitely in a bit of a rebuilding stage from not having teams in these kind of tournaments for so longedit--im getting the different roller factions mixed up.-- Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sprungster 5 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 So this year, some of the All Stars from previous Team USAs weren't available, and the places got filled with new faces, and the superstars who did show up as usual. The team was basically a ground up with a new coach (Sprungster, Joe Noris) and everything in the air until just before Philly. The view of the outcome was not pretty. One of the Stalwarts said of all the USA Teams he's been on (MANY), this one had the least chance of doing anything at all.I heard this as well from people that this year the skill on the team was not as good. Only thing is when I looked at the roster and agree there are many new faces but I don’t think their was a lack of talent. Since many of them are still nARCH pro players, lindenwood players, and/or PIHA standouts in their division.I always thought new faces on the team was a plus, and one of them is a particular friend of mine. Regardless of any and all of that, the underdog team that went surprised everyone, including themselves, and made it through to the finals and won the Gold. There were ten tons of most excellent players and coaches there, and only one coach and team gets the bacon. Joe Noris and Team USA were the lucky ones. Coach/Team Magic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiskeyTango19 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Does anyone have the complete roster for Team USA, or know the link where I can find it? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hotsauce 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 jus off top of head..branette, ciolli, fudge, gonzalez, messina, monenson, roux, sullivan, tobin, thompson, urbano, weichselbaumer, yingling, yoder..am i correct? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiskeyTango19 0 Report post Posted July 14, 2008 Sullivan as in Sean Sullivan? No Tom Stahl? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickyb13 9 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Does Tom Stahl still play at that kind of level? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoffer 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Last time I heard Stahl was more focused on becoming an MMA fighter and not playing that much hockey. You can find the team roster on this page http://www.usarollersports.org/vnews/displ...3E%3ETeam%20USA Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nickyb13 9 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Last time I heard Stahl was more focused on becoming an MMA fighter and not playing that much hockey.Yeah some lady whose son played with them at torhs 2006 told me that as well, But she was drunk and from canada(no knock) so I wasn't too sure lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hoffer 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 Last time I heard Stahl was more focused on becoming an MMA fighter and not playing that much hockey.Yeah some lady whose son played with them at torhs 2006 told me that as well, But she was drunk and from canada(no knock) so I wasn't too sure lolYea its true. Last year at state wars he had the whole UFC look going on with the tattoo’s, Mohawk, and tap out shirts. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WhiskeyTango19 0 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 I loved playing with Stahl. Playing D my job was simple: take the puck away from the opposing forward, make a breakout pass to Tommy, and sit back and watch the magic.I was never disappointed. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
iceburg19 1 Report post Posted July 15, 2008 always good to see long islanders(New York)playing for team USA.Greg Thompson and Jonathan Mosenson.Way to go coach Joe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
