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Tyler McGregor and James Dunn each scored two goals as Canada defeated the Czech Republic 5-1 on Tuesday at the world para ice hockey championship at WinSport Arena in Calgary.

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· Posted: May 08, 2024 11:15 AM EDT | Last Updated: 8 hours ago

Dominic Cozzolino, left, shares a moment with fellow forward and captain Tyler McGregor during Tuesday’s 5-1 win over the Czech Republic at the Para hockey worlds in Calgary. McGregor paced the attack with two goals. (X/@HockeyCanada)Tyler McGregor and James Dunn each scored two goals as Canada defeated the Czech Republic 5-1 on Tuesday at the world para ice hockey championship at WinSport Arena.

Liam Hickey, with a goal and two assists, also scored for Canada, which got 12 saves from Adam Kingsmill.

Canada finished undefeated across all three of its group games to sit atop Group B.

The Canadians will next face China, which placed second in Group A behind the United States, in the semifinals on Friday at 7:30 p.m. ET.

🎥 | @J_Dunn4 and @tylermcgregor08 scored two goals each as 🇨🇦 capped a perfect prelims at Para Worlds, downing 🇨🇿 5-1.

🎥 | James Dunn et Tyler McGregor inscrivent un doublé chacun pour le 🇨🇦, qui bat la CZ 5-1 et demeure parfait au Mondial de parahockey.#Calgary2024 pic.twitter.com/tVuGffqvIa

—@HockeyCanadaFilip Vesely had the Czech Republic’s lone goal at 14:33 of the first period to knot the contest at 1-1. Martin Kudela stopped nine shots in net.

The Czechs, who finished second in Group B will face the U.S., in the other semifinal on Friday at 3:30 p.m.

Medal games are Sunday, with the bronze match scheduled for 3:30 p.m. and battle for gold at 7:30 p.m.

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