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Canada Secures Silver After 5-3 Loss to U.S. in Para Hockey Cup Final

The Canadian team showed resilience but fell short against a strong U.S. side, marking their third consecutive silver medal in the tournament.

Canada earned a third consecutive silver medal after falling 5-3 to the United States at the International Para Hockey Cup on Sunday. Team Canada goalie Adam Kingsmill (54) and forward Dominic Cozzolino (19) celebrate defeating Team USA to win the World Para Ice Hockey Championship final in Calgary, Sunday, May 12, 2024. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Overview

  • Canada's Auren Halbert, Dominic Cozzolino, and James Dunn each scored in the final, while Adam Kingsmill made 22 saves.
  • Jack Wallace and Declan Farmer led the U.S. with two goals each, with Brett Bolton adding another to secure their victory.
  • The game remained tightly contested, with Canada equalizing multiple times before the U.S. clinched the win with a late goal and an empty-netter.
  • Canada reached the final after a narrow 1-0 overtime victory against Czechia in the semifinals, finishing the preliminary round with a 2-1 record.
  • Despite the loss, Canada's head coach Russ Herrington praised the team's growth and preparation, highlighting the positive development of younger players.