Loeppky signs 2-year extension with Lube

Steinbach Regional Seconary School graduate Eric Loeppky will remain with Volley Lube for the next two years.

The outside hitter has played in three consecutive Italian SuperLega finals, including the last two with Lube. The franchise has made a home at the highest levels of volleyball in Italy, appearing in four of six finals since the 2020 season was cancelled due to COVID-19.

“I’m truly honored and excited to stay with Lube,” Loeppky said in a translated team news release.

“I’m coming off two positive years with the club, and I hope this is just a taste of what this team can achieve in the future. Living in the Marche region is wonderful for my family, and Civitanova is starting to become a second home for us. We’re happy in every way.”

Loeppky racked up 363 points for Lube last season, and was a key contributor for the team as they pulled off a semi-final upset to reach the finals.

He’s now playing with Canada at the Volleyball Nations league, with Canada in action next week in Osaka taking on Japan, Argentina, Cuba and Belgium.