Canada drops 3-2 decision to Argentina in Volleyball Nations League

Canada's Xander Ketrzynski (right) embraces his teammates after defeating the USA in Volleyball Nations League action in Ottawa on Saturday, June 8, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

June 12, 2025 - 10:53 PM

QUÉBEC — Canada dropped a 3-2 decision to Argentina in Volleyball Nations League play Thursday at the Videotron Centre.

Xander Ketrzynski scored 22 points for Canada (1-1), including 19 off the attack. Brodie Hofer had 17 points and team captain Fynn McCarthy led both teams with 15 blocks.

Canada will play reigning Olympic champion France on Saturday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published June 12, 2025.

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