Ingolstadt, Germany (June 6, 2012) - Bethel University hockey players Josh Foote and Ewen MacPherson won the National Collegiate Roller Hockey Association's National Championship this past April. They now have the opportunity to play for the IIHF World Inline Hockey Gold Medal. Canada defeated Solvenia 5-3 in the Semi-Finals; this is the first time in 13 years Canada has played for the world championship. Canada will play the winner of Germany vs. Finland on Thursday, June 7, 2012 at 12:00pm local time. If you are interested, the game can be seen live on a webstream for free at: http://www.inlinewm.de/

"I am thrilled for Josh and Ewen," said Bethel University Head Inline Hockey Coach, Matt Swinea. "In just two years these two players have been instrumental to Bethel winning the NCRHA D-I National Championship. In just their second year playing for Team Canada, they find themselves on the verge of claiming a world championship. When I reflect on that, it is truly amazing that these athletes play at Bethel. They have been, along with others, the young men who came in and set our hockey program on a very high level. I am very proud of them and wish them the best of luck!"

Foote, is a forward from Ardrossan, Alberta, Canada. This past season Foote was named the NCRHA National Tournament MVP and 1^st Team NCRHA All-Tournament. Foote was #4 in the nation in points with 40 goals and 40 assists.

MacPherson is a goaltender from Sherwood Park, Alberta, Canada. He finished the year at Bethel #1 in the nation in wins with 26. He ranked #8 in the nation in Goals Against Average (3.39) and was #18 in save percentage (0.833).