Sports/Paralympics

Émilie Robitaille has seen many of the ups and downs of women’s Para hockey in Canada, first as an athlete and now as president of Women’s Para Hockey of Canada.  She’s watched as the Professional Women’s Hockey League has exploded in popularity, catapulting the sport to new heights and bringing withContinue Reading

Paralympics The Canadian Paralympic Committee announced Monday that a total of $535,000 was awarded to Canadian athletes for their achievements at the 2024 Paris Paralympics. Canadian Paralympic medallists receive same financial reward as Olympic counterparts for the 1st timeThe Canadian Press · Posted: Jan 13, 2025 3:15 PM EST |Continue Reading

Paralympics The powerhouse United States scored three unanswered goals in the third period to defeat Canada 4-1 on Saturday in the Para Cup hockey tournament’s gold-medal game at Bell Aliant Centre in Charlottetown. Josh Pauls scores twice for Americans in 4-1 winThe Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 14, 2024 8:41Continue Reading

Paralympics Liam Hickey, Vincent Boily and Tyler McGregor scored for Canada en route to a 3-1 Para Cup semifinal victory over Czechia on Friday in Charlottetown. U.S. to face Canadians after beating China 13-2 in other semifinalThe Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 13, 2024 11:34 PM EST | Last Updated: 3Continue Reading

Paralympics Canada earned a third consecutive silver medal after falling 5-3 to the United States at the International Para Hockey Cup on Sunday in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Auren Halbert, Dominic Cozzolino, James Dunn scored for Canada in 5-3 lossThe Canadian Press · Posted: Oct 13, 2024 4:52 PM EDT |Continue Reading

Paralympics Rob Armstrong scored the game-winning goal 1:14 into overtime to lift Canada to a 1-0 victory over Czech Republic and into the gold-medal game of the International Para Hockey Cup on Saturday. Rob Armstrong nets winner; Canada will next face the U.S. on SundayThe Canadian Press · Posted: OctContinue Reading

Paralympics Jack Wallace scored 19 seconds into the overtime session to give the United States a 2-1 win over Canada at the IPH Cup para hockey tournament on Tuesday in Ostrava, Czech Republic. Anton Jacobs-Webb scored for Canadians, who blanked Italy 9-0 to open tourneyThe Canadian Press · Posted: OctContinue Reading

Paralympics Cindy Ouellet is determined to build herself a new hip. The six-time Paralympian, who will soon begin her PhD in Neuroscience at Laval University, intends to create a prosthetic that is more technologically advanced and comfortable to wear than her current build. Ouellet is among a number of ParalympiansContinue Reading

Paralympics·THE BUZZER CBC Sports’ daily newsletter recaps Canada’s medal wins Friday in Paris and looks ahead to the final two days of competition. Fournie, Massabie help Canada surpass its medal total from 2021Jesse Campigotto · CBC Sports · Posted: Sep 06, 2024 6:13 PM EDT | Last Updated: September 6Continue Reading