Updating The World “B”’s Player Roster
This email is to announce that Chris Gibson will be added to the US National Team traveling to Johanasburg South Africa for the 2008 World B Hardball Hockey Championships. Chris will be replacing Jeremy Allen who annouced his retirement with concerns of his ability to play effective at %100. Chris has performed well at all the training camps and especially at this National Championships. Many who were there notice his good play. Chris brings speed, quickness, and a deptermined attitude which will be welcomed on the the team.
Concerning Jeremy, He has retired in good standing and is very supportive of the progress he and the team has made these past two years. We all wish Jeremy well and hope his health will improve. Jeremy expressed a desire to continue to play hockey on a local national level and perhaps pursue coaching internationally in the future.
I’d like to personally thank Jeremy for the effort and leadership he has given to the National Team. We wish him well and hope that every envolved in roller hockey will recognize his commitment, sacrifice, and love of roller hockey, by showing him the respect that he deserves. He will be missed as a valueable World Team Starter, but I am confident that other players will rise to occasion to fill his role.
Again, a special thanks to Jeremy and a huge appreciation for his integrity and sacrifice.
Sincerely,
Jim Trussell
US Team Coach