By Canadian Press

Canada off to gold-medal game at para hockey worlds after 3-0 win over Czechia

May 30, 2025 | 3:12 PM

BUFFALO — Liam Hickey and Adam Dixon scored 16 seconds apart in the opening period as Canada booked its ticket to the gold-medal game of the world para ice hockey championship on Friday with a 3-0 win over Czechia.

Tyler McGregor also scored for Canada. Hickey and McGregor both had an assist in the game at LECOM Harborcenter.

Canada will next face the winner between the United States and China in a later semifinal.

The Canadians have outscored their opponents 30-2, including Friday’s win, across four games in the tournament.

Only China managed to score against Canada, with Canada taking that game 4-2 on Tuesday.

Medal games will be played on Saturday.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 30, 2025.

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