A World Cup Win in Germany

One Duchesne alum’s hard work has led him across the world to Garmisch, Germany, to secure the championship in the  2025 Master’s Inline Hockey World Cup. 

Rhys Boschert ’96 is no stranger to success in the world of inline hockey. During the 2022 Memorial Day Weekend, Boschert participated in setting a new record for the longest inline hockey marathon at Midwest Sport Hockey in Ballwin, MO. The world record attempt was a part of a fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Missouri & Kansas to help provide wishes to local critically-ill children. The event raised $62,410.

Since then, Boschert has played in the Veterans Division (45+) for the Inline Hockey World Cup, taking home the silver in 2023 and 2024. This year, his team secured the first-ever gold medal for their division. 

“I was confident we had a good team, but you are never sure that you are going to win,” said Boschert. “Sweden, France, and Canada all had very good teams too, and I think any of the four of us could have won the whole thing.”

Team USA achieved an impressive run of success, falling only to Sweden in game three. After a narrow win against Canada in the semi-final, they took the gold during a rematch with Sweden with an overtime victory of 2-1. 

“Sweden had two new guys this year that were huge additions to their team, but as a whole, we were a better team, in my opinion,” said Boschert. 

Boschert finished 2nd on the team in scoring for the tournament with 11 points in seven games: four goals and seven assists. 

Two other USA divisions also achieved victory this year;  taking the gold in Womens (35+) and Mens Masters (38+).

Boschert had plenty of family who came along to cheer him on this journey. 

“Watching Rhys and Team USA win was absolutely unforgettable,” said Boschert’s wife, Stacy. “ The final game was a nail-biter; everyone was on the edge of their seats until that game-winning goal. I’m so grateful I got to be there to see it all unfold, and even more thankful that Rhys’ mom, dad, and sisters (Jessica and Roberta) were there to experience the win as well.”