USA Sled Hockey Team honored at Bisons game
BUFFALO, N.Y. (WIVB) — The USA Sled Hockey Team was honored at Tuesday night's Bisons game against the Charlotte Knights after winning 4-3 against Czechia in the World Para Ice Hockey Championships earlier in the day.
Team USA defenseman and four-time Paralympic gold medalist Josh Pauls threw the first pitch of the game. Pauls has the most gold medals of any sled hockey player and also holds the title of being a six-time world champion.
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Team USA will play China in the semifinals on Friday.
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