Canada’s dominance in the world para ice hockey championship was on full display in their opening game against Japan. The Canadians scored a stunning 19-0 victory, with Dominic Cozzolino leading the way with four goals and four assists.
Tyler McGregor and Liam Hickey each contributed three goals and four assists, while Adam Kingsmill made just one save in goal. The Canadian team was successful on the power play, converting one of their two opportunities into a goal.
On the other hand, Japan struggled to keep up. Wataru Horie allowed 18 goals on 40 shots through two periods, while Manabu Okabe stopped eight of the nine shots he faced in the third period.
Canada’s next game will be against Italy in the preliminary round of the championship. This dominant performance sets a strong tone for the team as they continue to compete for the championship title.