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China's Zheng Zhang challenges for the puck with Canada's Vincent Boily during a semifinal hockey match between Canada and China at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)
By The Canadian Press

Canada powers past U.S. 5-1 for gold at International Para Hockey Cup

Oct 24, 2026 | 12:31 PM

NYMBURK — Vincent Boily had a goal and two assists as Canada cruised to a 5-1 win over the United States in the gold-medal game of the International Para Hockey Cup on Saturday.

James Dunn, with a goal and an assist, Auren Halbert, Branden Sison and Anton Jacobs-Webb also scored for Canada.

Declan Farmer had the lone goal for the U.S.

The two teams had met at the start of the four-team tournament, with the Americans taking a 5-3 win on Oct. 18.

After a scoreless first period, Canada jumped out to a 3-0 lead by the 7:04 mark of the second period. Farmer cut the deficit with a power-play marker at 8:38.

Dunn restored Canada’s three-goal lead 4:08 into the third period with Jacobs-Webb sealing the win at 8:47.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 24, 2026.

The Canadian Press

by The Canadian Press