The United States clinched a 3-0 victory over Canada in the International Para Hockey Cup final in Ostrava, Czech Republic, securing its fourth championship title. The U.S. team capitalized on a short-handed goal and a power-play goal during the game.
Leading the offensive charge for the U.S. was Declan Farmer, who netted a power-play goal in the second period and sealed the win with an empty-net goal in the final minute. Coach David Hoff commended the team’s solid performance, emphasizing a strong start to the season.
The scoring began with Malik Jones intercepting a pass and scoring a short-handed goal in the first period. Farmer added another goal in the second period, showcasing skill with a deceptive move near the crease. Goalie Griffin LaMarre made 11 crucial saves to secure the shutout at Ostravar Arena.
The U.S. team has now claimed victory in all four IPH Cup championships since the tournament’s inception in 2022. The Americans dominated the game, outshooting Canada 23-11 and converting one of their four power plays, while Canada failed to capitalize on any of their five power-play opportunities.
Looking ahead, Canada will host the Para Cup in Dawson Creek, B.C., from November 30 to December 6 as their final international competition before the Milan-Cortina Paralympics in March. The Canadian team, despite a 5-0 defeat to the U.S. in the 2022 Paralympic gold-medal game, remains optimistic about their future performance and is eager to showcase their skills on home soil.
