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Canada wins second consecutive world para-hockey championship – Winnipeg Free Press

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CALGARY — Canada won its second game in as many days to open the world para-hockey championship with a 10-0 victory over Italy on Sunday.

Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., led the home team in scoring with four goals at WinSport Arena in Calgary.

St. John's NL's Liam Hickey opened the tournament with a pair of goals and four assists in Canada's 19-0 win over Japan.

Team Canada forward Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., catches his breath during practice before the World Ice Hockey Championship in Calgary, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh
Team Canada forward Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., catches his breath during practice before the World Ice Hockey Championship in Calgary, Tuesday, April 30, 2024. CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Canada's goalkeeper Corbin Watson faced two shots from the Italians on Sunday.

The Canadians won the silver medal at the 2023 Para World Championships in Moose Jaw, Sask., losing to the USA 6-1 in the final.

The schedule gets tougher when the Canadians meet 2023 bronze medalist Czech Republic on Tuesday to close out the preliminary round.

The USA and China tied 2-0 in their pool on Sunday.

The Americans beat South Korea 11-0, and China beat Slovakia 10-0.