Article originally published on The St. Catharines Standard - Wednesday, February 02, 2011. 

By BILL POTRECZ, St. Catharines Standard

Former St. Catharines Falcons David and Chris Garbacz will suit up for Canada at the 2011 Deaflympics in Vysoke, Tatry, Slovakia Feb. 18-26.

"It's exciting. It's just like playing junior B all over again," said David, who was born without hearing in one ear. "I'm looking forward to it. It's my first time going to Europe. It's an honour to go and represent my country.

"It feels real good."

Chris was born without hearing in both ears, yet went on to play for the Falcons for three seasons, where his speed helped him become an effective penalty killer.

"I'm looking forward to it," Chris said through his older brother and dad Rick, who acts as the Falcons assistant general manager. "I love it. I'm very proud and we're going for the gold. It's no different for us than the Canadian juniors."

The Garbacz brothers teamed up two years ago in Winnipeg where Canada lost in the final to Finland. Chris was also a member of Team Canada at the 2007 Deaflympics in Utah where Canada again was awarded a silver.

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