COUPE DE FRANCE THIS WEEKEND!

by Rick Stonewall

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"This is the event the French roller hockey community is waiting for each year. What makes it unique is the magic it carries. The French cup system has been made up in a way that it is possible for N2 and N1 teams to access the finals in Paris. This year at Carpentier, two N2 teams will compete for the finals of the woman French cup. And the team of Rouen is in N1 division, ready to take on the challenge to beat the mighty devils of Rethel. The magic lies in a crazy atmosphere during the games. Music, lights , full house, live streams, elite athletes all over the place… This is the place to be for any roller hockey lovers"

- Ligue Elite

Paris, France - Get ready for an action-packed weekend as the Coupe De France takes place  on March 16th and 17th at the HALLE CARPENTIER in Paris, France. One of the best of events in all of ROLLER HOCKEY!

The Rouen Spiders aim to shake things up in the Semis, challenging defending champions Rethel, Rethel will be loaded with their Czech stars and Team USA Standout, Nathan Sigmund. In the other Semi-final,  Vierzon clashes with Villeneuve in a battle of titans. This will be a showdown of tendys as Czech goaltenders Brabec and Matousek prepare to battle it out. It is always a treat watching these teams play each other. 

What is the Coupe De France?
The French Roller Hockey Cup is an annual event that brings together the crème de la crème of men's and women's roller hockey teams in The French league, along with the traditional "U11 Games" tournament, making it a celebration of French Roller Hockey. (I know Spain does something similar but all countries should be doing something like this.) The tournament kicks off with 32 teams from Ligue Elite to N2 divisions. The Games start in January and then continue different weeks, The Winners advance to the next round. It's important to note that the Coupe De France is a separate trophy from the Leagues Championship, adding to the prestige and excitement of the event. They Truly put on a one of kind event giving the attention these players deserve.

At the upcoming Coupe De France, expect to see a diverse array of players hailing from countries all around the globe, including the Czech Republic, USA, Hungary, Slovenia, Spain, Italy, and beyond. We caught up with some of these athletes to hear about their experiences and what they're looking forward to most. We also spoke with the Ligue Elite about the event. Hear from Austin Koss, Marek Loskot, David Jansco, and Jiri Matousek all coming from different countries to play in the Ligue Elite.


(Austin Koss #92 Villenueve - Photo by MYFMT)

"I am most excited for the atmosphere of the fans and the venue in general. The French federation does an incredible job with putting on the show and event as well as the broadcasting. I’m also excited to go for the title again since we placed 2nd last year."


(Marek Loskot #76 Rethel - Photo by Black Ghost)


"I’m looking forward to a nice atmosphere, as there are many spectators, so the game is good. it’s a nice event for the people too, so I’m looking forward to it.
Favorite Memory from Coupe De France:  "I remember the last seconds before the end of the match there are great emotions, but I remember the goal against Caen in the final at 7:6 best, it was a nice and important event of the whole tournament"


(Jiří Matoušek #31 Vierzon - Photo by Clairechtphotos)
"I’m looking forward to seeing a lot of people! and that it will be a great experience for me, and I look forward to playing against my best friend Dani Brabec🙏🏻 and i do my best to win Carpentier❤"

(David Jansco #87 Vierzon - Photo by Black Ghost)

"Excited to see the fans from all over the city and to see the stadium full"






Enter

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Teams :

Men's Division:

Rethel vs Rouen

Vierzon vs Villeneuve

Women's Division:

Grenoble vs Ris-Orangis

Angers vs Dourdan

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Schedule of Games :

Saturday:

  • 8:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (CET) / 2:30 a.m. – 5:30 a.m. (EST): U11 Games
  • 12:00 p.m. (CET) / 6:00 a.m. (EST): Women’s Semi-final
  • 1:45 p.m. (CET) / 7:45 a.m. (EST): Women’s Semi-final
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. (CET) / 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. (EST): U11 Games
  • 6:00 p.m. – 7:25 p.m. (CET) / 12:00 p.m. – 1:25 p.m. (EST): Men's Semi-finals
  • 7:45 p.m. – 9:45 p.m. (CET) / 1:45 p.m. – 3:45 p.m. (EST): Men's Semi-finals

Sunday:

  • 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. (CET) / 2:30 a.m. – 6:00 a.m. (EST): U11 Games
  • 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. (CET) / 7:00 a.m. – 8:30 a.m. (EST): Women’s Final
  • 3:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. (CET) / 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (EST): Men's Final

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Re-Watch last years Coupe De France