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NBC Sports
2 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
U.S. beats Canada, reclaims Para hockey world title
The U.S. Para hockey team exacted revenge, beating rival Canada 6-1 to reclaim the world title going into the 2026 Milan Cortina Paralympics. Jack Wallace had a hat trick, while Declan Farmer, Josh Pauls and Josh Misiewicz added goals in Saturday's final in Buffalo. Goalie Griffin LaMarre had 10 saves after previously serving as the backup to Jen Lee at past major championships. The U.S., the four-time reigning Paralympic champion, earned its seventh world title in the last 10 editions. Canada beat the U.S. for the world title in 2024, plus won the teams' most recent meeting going into worlds. Nick Zaccardi,
Yahoo
3 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
U.S., Canada to renew rivalry in World Para Hockey Championship final
The U.S. and Canada will meet in the World Para Hockey Championship final for an eighth consecutive time, with the U.S. aiming to complete an unprecedented sweep. The gold-medal game in Buffalo is Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, live on Peacock. Advertisement The U.S. can become the first nation to win the IIHF World Women's Hockey title, the IIHF World Men's Hockey title and the World Para Hockey title in the same year. The U.S. beat China 6-1 in Friday's semifinals on goals from Declan Farmer (two), Jack Wallace (two), Evan Nichols and Josh Pauls. Earlier Friday, Canada topped Czechia 3-0 in the semis. Canada has outscored its four opponents 30-2. The U.S. has outscored its four opponents 35-4. Last year, Canada beat the U.S. 2-1 in the world championship final, snapping the Americans' streak of world titles at three and overall winning streak at 41 games dating to October 2021. Canada had lost more than 20 games in a row to the Americans before last year's gold-medal game. Canada beat the U.S. again in their most recent meeting before these worlds.
NBC Sports
3 days ago
- Sport
- NBC Sports
U.S., Canada to renew rivalry in World Para Hockey Championship final
The U.S. and Canada will meet in the World Para Hockey Championship final for an eighth consecutive time, with the U.S. aiming to complete an unprecedented sweep. The gold-medal game in Buffalo is Saturday at 4 p.m. ET, live on Peacock. The U.S. can become the first nation to win the IIHF World Women's Hockey title, the IIHF World Men's Hockey title and the World Para Hockey title in the same year. The U.S. beat China 6-1 in Friday's semifinals on goals from Declan Farmer (two), Jack Wallace (two), Evan Nichols and Josh Pauls. Earlier Friday, Canada topped Czechia 3-0 in the semis. Canada has outscored its four opponents 30-2. The U.S. has outscored its four opponents 35-4. Last year, Canada beat the U.S. 2-1 in the world championship final, snapping the Americans' streak of world titles at three and overall winning streak at 41 games dating to October 2021. Canada had lost more than 20 games in a row to the Americans before last year's gold-medal game. Canada beat the U.S. again in their most recent meeting before these worlds.
