Canadians excited about playing in front of home fans

MISSISSAUGA, Canada, May 15, 2014 – Canada are the favorites to book the ticket to Italy when the NORCECA World Championship Women’s Qualification Tournament Third-Round Pool S gets underway on Friday at Hershey Centre.

Given their world and continental ranking and with the enthusiastic support  from the home crowd, the Canadians are excited about their chances as it was expressed by Coach Arnd Ludwig at the press conference held on Thursday here.

Arnd (Lupo) Ludwig – Canada’s Coach: “We had a very good training year with this relatively new team.  Our main goal is to win and get to Italy.  We are very excited to be playing here in Canada and we need as much competitive experience possible to prepare for the Grand Prix and the World Championships.”

Ortnel Findlay –Jamaica’s Coach: “Our goal is to win, to qualify. We are hoping for the best and so far it was one of our biggest successes just to get here.”

Jorge Azair –Mexico’s Coach: “This is a new team.. a new beginning for this team.  Our hope is to qualify, of course, and not have to go through another qualifier.  Since I was previously the men’s coach, this is new also for me as a coach.”

Lucille Hobson, U.S. Virgin Islands Coach: “It is an honor for us to be able to play in this third round. We will try our best.