Canada secured a spot in the gold-medal match at the International Para Hockey Cup after a dominating 9-1 victory over Italy on Friday.
Tyler McGregor, the captain hailing from Forest, Ontario, was instrumental in the win, scoring a hat trick and contributing two assists.
Auren Halbert from Calgary netted two goals and provided two assists, while veteran player Greg Westlake from Oakville, Ontario, marked his first goal for Canada since March 2022. The five-time Paralympian, who previously served as team captain, returned from retirement this season after spending two years as an assistant coach for the national team.
Additional goals for Canada came from James Dunn of Wallacetown, Ontario, Dominic Cozzolino of Mississauga, Ontario, and Micah Kovacevich from Edmonton. Adam Dixon of Midland, Ontario, and Anton Jacobs-Webb from Gatineau, Quebec, each recorded three assists.
In goal, Adam Kingsmill from Smithers, British Columbia, made six saves as Canada outshot Italy 35-7.
On Sunday, Canada will compete for gold against either China or the United States.
