On Sunday night, in the Para hockey world championship final held in Calgary, Canada emerged victorious over the United States with a score of 2-1. This win marked the end of the Americans’ three consecutive world titles and their remarkable 41-game winning streak dating back to October 2021. Dominic Cozzolino and Anton Jacobs-Webb scored for Canada in the first two periods, securing their first world title since 2017 and ending a streak of over 20 consecutive losses to the U.S.
Canada’s coach, Russ Herrington, expressed his pride in his team, highlighting their resilience and commitment to representing Canadians. Tournament MVP Declan Farmer, the leading scorer in U.S. history, managed to score a goal against Canadian goalie Adam Kingsmill with just 3:41 left in the third period. Despite pulling their goalie for an extra skater, the Americans were unable to equalize, even though they outshot the Canadians 25-9.
The rivalry between Canada and the U.S. in Para hockey has been intense, with the two teams meeting in the final of the last seven world championships and the last two Paralympic finals, both of which were won by the U.S. This victory for Canada marks a significant achievement in the sport and showcases their determination and teamwork on