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CBC
3 days ago
- General
- CBC
Canada off to gold-medal game at para hockey worlds after win over Czech Republic
Liam Hickey and Adam Dixon scored 18 seconds apart in the opening period as Canada booked its ticket to the gold-medal game of the world para ice hockey championship on Friday with a 3-0 win over Czechia. Tyler McGregor also scored for Canada. Hickey and McGregor both had an assist in the game at LECOM Harborcenter. Canada will next face the United States in the final after the Americans defeated China 6-1 in their semifinal game. "We came out flying and kept our composure all night," Hickey said. "When we take over games early, there isn't much that can slow us down and I think we did a great job right from the start. Physicality is something the boys love. We play fast and hard. WATCH | Canadian Para hockey team gears up for U.S. rivalry: Canadian Para hockey team gears up for U.S. rivalry 21 minutes ago Duration 0:44 "Honestly, the Czechs brought it tonight. They came ready to play, but we wore them down. Hard-hitting games like that are so much fun to play in and that mentality of `hard to play against' is what we will need tomorrow in the gold-medal game, no matter who the opponent is." The Canadians have outscored their opponents 30-2, including Friday's win, across four games in the tournament. Only China has managed to score against Canada, with Canada taking that game 4-2 on Tuesday.
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.
Hamilton Spectator
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Hamilton Spectator
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. 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. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 24, 2025.
Winnipeg Free Press
25-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
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. 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. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Canada will play South Korea on Sunday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 24, 2025.
