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Globe and Mail
28-05-2025
- General
- Globe and Mail
Cozzolino's two goals leads Canada to 4-2 win over China at para hockey worlds
Dominic Cozzolino scored twice as Canada wrapped up the preliminary round at the world para hockey championship with a 4-2 win over China on Tuesday. Cozzolino leads the tournament with seven goals. Adam Dixon scored the game-winner while Mathieu Lelieve had the other goal for Canada. Corbin Watson stopped 13 shots as Canada outshot China 25-15. Canada finished first in Group A at 3-0 and will face Czechia in Friday's semifinals. The United States will face China in the other semifinal. All four semifinalists also qualified for next year's Paralympics in Milan-Cortina, Italy. 'It's nice to finish off the round robin with a win,' Canada assistant coach Greg Westlake said. 'It's fun to be in a close, competitive hockey game. It's good for our sport.' Westlake said the Canadians showed persistence when the shots weren't going in early in the game. 'You could really see today how tight of a team we have,' he said. 'You're trying and trying, getting lots of shots but nothing is going in you just have to stay with it.' After winning its first two games over Germany and South Korea by a combined score of 23-0, Canada got a much tougher test Tuesday. Canada and China were tied 1-1 after two periods, with Dixon's winner coming with less than 10 minutes left. 'There was no panic at all in that room,' Cozzolino said of dealing with a close game. 'We know what makes us a great team and we stuck with it. I was proud of the guys. 'We didn't waver at all, didn't get frustrated and I think the end result shows that. Every line just kept pounding the rock as we say, and it led to success.' Canada is the defending champion after winning its fifth world title last year in Calgary.
CBC
27-05-2025
- General
- CBC
Cozzolino's 2 goals leads Canada win over China at para hockey worlds
Social Sharing Dominic Cozzolino scored twice as Canada wrapped up the preliminary round at the world para hockey championship with a 4-2 win over China on Tuesday. Cozzolino leads the tournament with seven goals. Adam Dixon scored the game-winner while Mathieu Lelieve had the other goal for Canada. Corbin Watson stopped 13 shots as Canada outshot China 25-15. Canada finished first in Group A at 3-0 and will face either the United States or Czechia in the semifinals. "It's nice to finish off the round robin with a win," Canada assistant coach Greg Westlake said. "It's fun to be in a close, competitive hockey game. It's good for our sport." Westlake said the Canadians showed persistence when the shots weren't going in early in the game. "You could really see today how tight of a team we have," he said. "You're trying and trying, getting lots of shots but nothing is going in° you just have to stay with it." After winning its first two games over Germany and South Korea by a combined score of 23-0, Canada got a much tougher test Tuesday. Canada and China were tied 1-1 after two periods, with Dixon's winner coming with less than 10 minutes left. "There was no panic at all in that room," Cozzolino said of dealing with a close game. "We know what makes us a great team and we stuck with it. I was proud of the guys. "We didn't waver at all, didn't get frustrated and I think the end result shows that. Every line just kept pounding the rock as we say, and it led to success."
Winnipeg Free Press
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Cozzolino's two goals leads Canada to 4-2 win over China at para hockey worlds
BUFFALO – Dominic Cozzolino scored twice as Canada wrapped up the preliminary round at the world para hockey championship with a 4-2 win over China on Tuesday. Cozzolino leads the tournament with seven goals. Adam Dixon scored the game-winner while Mathieu Leliève had the other goal for Canada. Corbin Watson stopped 13 shots as Canada outshot China 25-15. Canada finished first in Group A at 3-0 and will face either the United States or Czechia in the semifinals. 'It's nice to finish off the round robin with a win,' Canada assistant coach Greg Westlake said. 'It's fun to be in a close, competitive hockey game. It's good for our sport.' Westlake said the Canadians showed persistence when the shots weren't going in early in the game. 'You could really see today how tight of a team we have,' he said. 'You're trying and trying, getting lots of shots but nothing is going in… you just have to stay with it.' Thursdays Keep up to date on sports with Mike McIntyre's weekly newsletter. After winning its first two games over Germany and South Korea by a combined score of 23-0, Canada got a much tougher test Tuesday. Canada and China were tied 1-1 after two periods, with Dixon's winner coming with less than 10 minutes left. 'There was no panic at all in that room,' Cozzolino said of dealing with a close game. 'We know what makes us a great team and we stuck with it. I was proud of the guys. 'We didn't waver at all, didn't get frustrated and I think the end result shows that. Every line just kept pounding the rock as we say, and it led to success.' Canada is the defending champion after winning its fifth world title last year in Calgary. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 27, 2025.
CBC
25-05-2025
- Sport
- CBC
McGregor, Cozzolino pace Canadian men in 11-0 rout of Germany to open Para hockey worlds
Tyler McGregor scored four goals and Dominic Cozzolino had two goals and three assists as Canada's National Para hockey team opened defence of its gold medal with an 11-0 win over Germany at the World Para Hockey Championship on Saturday at the LECOM Harbor Center in Buffalo, N.Y. McGregor became just the third player in National Para hockey team history to reach 150 career goals. James Dunn added a goal and four assists for Canada, while Adam Dixon, Micah Kovacevich, Rob Armstrong and Anton Jacobs Webb added singles. Dixon, who added an assist in his 252nd career game, passed Billy Bridges for the most games played with Canada's National Para hockey team. He was presented with a silver stick after his record-breaking feat. Netminder Corbin Watson only had to make three saves to register the shutout. Canada outshot Germany 32-3. "Germany played hard and structured, and it forced us to pull our identity out and stick to it. I think our depth ultimately started to overtake their efforts as the game went on. We got contributions all through the lineup, and I think that is a great way to start the tournament," said Canadian head coach Russ Herrington. Canada will play South Korea on Sunday. Canada captures gold at Para hockey worlds with victory over U.S. 1 year ago Duration 1:46 Sixteen Canadians are on the roster that beat the Americans 2-1 for the gold medal last year in Calgary, their first title on home ice and first after falling to the U.S. in three straight finals. "Entering the world championship as the defending champions is not something we take lightly," said head coach Russ Herrington. "We know that every country will bring their best against us. As a group, we have continued to grow and develop over the last year. "This roster has a ton of experience on the big stage, and we are excited to get going." Canada lost 4-1 to the U.S. in the final of the Para Cup in Charlottetown on Dec. 14, and 5-3 to the Americans in the final of the International Para Hockey Cup in Ostrava, Czech Republic on Oct. 13. The U.S. also beat Canada in the final for Paralympic gold in both 2018 and 2022. Their rivalry is expected to continue into the 2026 Winter Games in Milan-Cortina, Italy. China and South Korea are also in Canada's world championship group in Buffalo, while Group B features the U.S., the Czech Republic, Norway and Slovakia.
Toronto Star
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Canada whips Germany 11-0 in World Para Hockey Championship opener
Tyler McGregor scored four goals and Dominic Cozzolino had two goals and three assists as Canada's National Para hockey team opened defence of its gold medal with an 11-0 win over Germany at the World Para Hockey Championship on Saturday at the LECOM Harbor Center. McGregor became just the third player in National Para hockey team history to reach 150 career goals.
