Congratulations to Brian Ganz of Sunny Vale, CA and to the 2011 USARS Men’s Inline Hockey World Team on winning the Bronze Medal at the 2011 ‘FIRS’ Senior Men Inline Hockey World Championships in Roccaraso, Italy July 8-15. Brian is a former member of Team USA 18 and under teams, and Team USA 21 under teams, and was a Junior World Champion in 2005 and 2007. He is a current graduate of Arizona State University, and currently is sponsored by Mission/Bauer Hockey.
Team USA Years: 6
Hometown: Sunnyvale, Ca
Current residence: Sunnyvale, Ca
Education: College Degree (B.S.)
High school attended: Fremont High School
Year of graduation: 2006
Location of high school: Sunnyvale, Ca
Sports you competed in while in high school (include number of years): Hockey (4), Golf (2)
College attended: Arizona State University
Year of graduation: 2011
Degree/major: Exercise & Wellness (BS)
Sports you competed in while in college (include number of years): Hockey (5)
Other college activities: Fraternity (SAE)
Career goals: Obtain a position as a strength and conditioning coach for hockey players
When did you begin skating: 9 years old
Are you sponsored and if so, by whom: Mission/Bauer Hockey
Team USA Sport Accomplishments: FIRS 2005 WJC, 2006 Team USA 18U, FIRS 2007 WJC, 2008 Team USA 21U, 2011 FIRS Men's Team USA
Awards, honors and statistics received in roller sports:
2011 NCRHA Nationals All-Tournament Team
2010 NCRHA Nationals All-Tournament Team
Junior World Champions 2005 & 2007
Bronze Medal at Mens World Championships 2011
Led WCRHL in assists and points 2009/2010 & 2010/2011
Who is the person you most admire/greatest influence in your life and why: My mother and father, for all the long hours and days at the hockey rink and they always said hard work and dedication pays off
List your hobbies: exercise, photography, listening to music/going to concerts, beach, golf, hanging with friends
What makes you a unique and special person: always smiling or laughing at stupid stuff
Favorite food before a competition: anything that i can put avocado on. and fruit.
Favorite movie: Airborne
Favorite place to shop: the internet
Most prized possession: my iPhone.
Family Information:
Father’s name: Stu
Father’s occupation: Sells Cable Advertising/ retired WWF ring announcer
Mother’s name: Barbara
Mother’s occupation: Demo Manager at Trader Joes
Brothers: Adam (in-law)
Sisters: Pam, Alison