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Canada Sweeps Bulgaria 3-0 in Volleyball Nations League

Canada pauses for 10 days before opening Week 2 of the Volleyball Nations League in Chicago with matches against Brazil, the United States, Poland, China.

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Overview

  • Canada recorded a 3-0 victory over Bulgaria with set scores of 26-24, 25-23 and 25-19 to notch their second win in Pool 1 play.
  • Outside hitter Brodie Hofer led all Canadian scorers with 21 points, including 17 off the attack at a 34.15 percent efficiency rate.
  • Head coach Dan Lewis attributed the dominant performance to disciplined play and capitalizing on Bulgaria’s unforced errors.
  • The win moved Canada into a tie for sixth place in the 18-team standings with seven points after the opening week.
  • Following a 10-day break, Canada faces Brazil on June 25 in Chicago before matches against the United States, Poland, China.