U.S. claims Para World Hockey gold medal with 6-1 win over Canada

By Canadian Press on May 31, 2025.

BUFFALO — Jack Wallace had three goals and an assist, and Brody Roybal chipped in with five assists as the United States claimed gold with a 6-1 win over Canada in the Para World Hockey championship game on Saturday at LECOM Harborcentre.

Liam Hickey scored for Canada, which trailed 3-1 after the first period and 4-1 heading into the third.

Canadian netminder Adam Kingsmill stopped 18 of 24 shots, while Griffin Lamarre stopped 10 of the 11 shots he faced for the U.S.

The U.S. went 2-for-3 on the power play, while Canada was 0-for-3.

Czechia beat China 2-1 in overtime to claim the bronze medal.

Canada topped the Group A standings with a 3-0 record, while the U.S. finished first in Group B with the same record.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 31, 2025.

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