CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced that 2006 Paralympic gold medallist and former National Para Hockey Team captain Todd Nicholson has been named Alumni Ambassador for the 2026 Para Cup in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador.

From Nov. 30-Dec. 3, Nicholson will be embedded in the team environment and participate in a variety of team activities and events, in addition to sharing his experiences and perspectives with Team Canada players and staff.

During games on Nov. 30 and Dec. 2, he will be signing autographs for fans at the Paradise Double Ice Complex.

“Having Todd spend time with our program is a great opportunity to not only connect with the program’s past, but allow a window into where it stands today,” said Adam Janssen, director of hockey operations for Hockey Canada . “Todd wore the Maple Leaf for a long time and carries a tremendous amount of experience and professionalism wherever he goes in hockey and in life. This is an excellent opportunity for our players and staff to learn and understand where the program started and for Hockey Canada to connect with our history.”

A member of Canada’s National Para Hockey Team from 1992-2010, Nicholson captained Team Canada to its lone Paralympic gold medal in Turin. He competed in five Paralympic Winter Games (1994, 1998, 2002, 2006, 2010) and three IPC Sledge Hockey World Championships (1996, 2000, 2004), winning gold in 2000 and at the 1992 World Cup. He also won silver at the 1998 Paralympics and bronze at the 1996 world championship. He was named the most valuable player when para hockey made its Paralympic debut at Lillehammer 1994.

Nicholson was recently named to the Order of Hockey in Canada as a Distinguished Honouree along with Melody Davidson and Hayley Wickenheiser. The class of 2026 will be formally celebrated next month at the 2027 IIHF World Junior Championship.

"I am honoured to serve as Alumni Ambassador and reconnect with a program that has meant so much to me and my family," said Nicholson . "I have seen para hockey in Canada evolve tremendously, but the pride that comes with wearing the Maple Leaf has never changed. I look forward to sharing some of what I learned during my career, learning from today's players and staff, and celebrating this team and our sport with the fans in Paradise."

The 2026 Para Cup takes place Nov. 29-Dec. 5 in Paradise. The full tournament schedule and ticket information can be found HERE .

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NYMBURK, Czechia – Adam Dixon (Midland, ON) became the all-time Team Canada games played leader as Canada’s National Para Hockey Team beat the United States 5-1 on Saturday to capture its first-ever gold medal at the International Para Hockey (IPH) Cup.

With career game No. 277, Dixon—who has recorded 291 points (110-181—291) wearing the Maple Leaf—surpassed National Women’s Team legend Hayley Wickenheiser, who made 276 appearances for Canada’s National Women’s Team from 1994 to 2016.

“If you asked my family at 10 years old when I’m diagnosed with cancer that I’m going to play 20 years representing our country and travelling all over the world playing the wonderful sport of hockey, holy smokes, what a dream that would be,” said Dixon. “That’s exactly what happened. I got to play with incredible players, incredible coaches and see so many things through victory and defeat. The person I am today is all because of hockey.”

“It is hard to summarize what he has meant to this program,” Canadian captain Tyler McGregor (Forest, ON) said of Dixon. “What impresses me the most isn’t just the consistency and longevity of his career, it’s the way he shows up to the rink with such a great attitude. He’s 37 years old and I’ve been honoured to be part of that for the past 15 years and he shows up the same way. He has an infectious attitude on the entire team. We’re all so happy for him, he’s a phenomenal guy.”

After a scoreless first period, Canada struck for three goals in less than seven minutes early in the second to take control. Auren Halbert (Calgary, AB) got the scoring started just 42 seconds into the middle frame, Branden Sison (Edmonton, AB) got a shot through traffic at 3:25 and Vincent Boily (Alma, QC) tapped in a cross-crease feed from Dominic Cozzolino (Mississauga, ON) at 7:04 for his team-best sixth goal of the tournament and a 3-0 Canadian advantage.

The United States got one back before the end of the second period on a power play, but James Dunn (Wallacetown, ON) and Anton Jacobs-Webb (Gatineau, QC) added insurance in the third.

Jean-François Huneault (Saint-Eustache, QC) was solid in goal, making 14 saves in a Player of the Game performance.

Full game stats and game summary are available HERE.

“It was an outstanding effort and I’m really proud of the group,” said head coach Boris Rybalka (Camrose, AB). “They are trusting us as a coaching staff and trusting management, and you can see the tide turning. We told them to keep trusting us, so all the credit goes to the players. They’re the ones who are believing in what we’re teaching them and they are going and doing it on the ice. They see it’s working and it’s a lot of fun and I love seeing the smiles on their faces when they see the success.”

Canada secured its spot in the gold medal game by finishing the preliminary round in second place with a 2-0-0-1 record. It opened the tournament with a 5-3 loss to the Americans before three consecutive shutouts—11-0 over the World Selects, 7-0 over Czechia and 2-0 over the Czechs in the semifinals.

Canada’s National Para Hockey Team will return to Calgary for a training camp in mid-November ahead of the 2026 Para Cup, Nov. 29-Dec 5, in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador where they will be joined by the United States, China and Czechia. Fans looking to secure their seats can purchase a full 10-game tournament package 75, fees included, at HockeyCanada.ca/Tickets.  

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CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has unveiled the 20 players who will be part of Canada’s National Para Hockey Team at the 2026 International Para Hockey (IPH) Cup, Oct. 18-24 in Nymburk, Czechia.

Two goaltenders, seven defencemen and 11 forwards were selected by head coach Boris Rybalka (Camrose, AB), assistant coaches Steve Arsenault (Spruce Grove, AB) and Wes Wolfe (Crystal Beach, ON), and goaltending coach Dominic Larocque (Québec, QC), in consultation with Adam Janssen (Etobicoke, ON), director of hockey operations.

“We had an extremely competitive camp in Surrey, B.C., last month, with 25 players arriving in great shape and ready to showcase their skills to the coaching staff,” said Rybalka. “From the veterans to our younger players, everyone was engaged and is eager to implement our practice tactics into game situations as focus now shifts to winning the IPH Cup.”

The roster includes 14 players that won a silver medal at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games (Armstrong, Boily, Burnett, Cozzolino, Dixon, Dunn, Halbert, Henry, Hickey, Jacobs-Webb, Kovacevich, Lelièvre, McGregor, Watson).

Jieshing Boutilier will make his international debut with Canada’s National Para Hockey Team, while Branden Sison will return to Team Canada for the first time since the 2022 Paralympics.

The 2026 IPH Cup features Canada, Czechia, the United States and the World Selects, an international team comprised of the world’s top players who will compete against the three national teams.

Canada opens its schedule against the United States on Oct. 18 at 9 a.m. ET/6 a.m. PT. It will also face the World Selects (Oct. 19) and the host Czechs (Oct. 21) in preliminary-round play, with the semifinals on Oct. 23 and the medal games on Oct. 24.

Hockey Canada also announced the support staff that will travel to Nymburk:

• Vice-president of operations Jesse Albers (Victoria, BC)
• Director of performance analysis James Emery (Calgary, AB)
• Video coach Josh Bell (Kingston, ON)
• Equipment managers Grant Boswall (Cornwall, PE) and J. Murley (St. John’s, NL)
• Athletic therapist Alice Sobiesiak (Stouffville, ON)
• Team physician Danielle Kelton (London, ON)
• Senior coordinator of hockey operations Miah Armitage (Creston, BC)

Canada’s National Para Hockey Team will return to Calgary for a training camp in mid-November ahead of the 2026 Para Cup, Nov. 29-Dec 5, in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador.

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CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced the game schedule for the 2026 Para Cup, set for Nov. 29-Dec. 5 at the Paradise Double Ice Complex in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The international showcase returns to Paradise for the first time since 2019 and will feature Canada’s National Para Hockey Team joined by China, Czechia and the United States for the 18th edition of the tournament.

“Atlantic Canada has a long and proud history of hosting national sporting events, including welcoming the very best in para hockey to the region, and the 2026 Para Cup will be no exception,” said D’Arcy Hutcheson, director of events with Hockey Canada. “We are grateful for the commitment of the host committee, volunteers and sponsors, and we are excited to ensure another memorable event for fans, athletes and officials.”

Each team will play three preliminary-round games; the tournament begins Nov. 29 with a game between China and the United States at 12 p.m. NT, followed by Canada facing off against Czechia at 5 p.m. NT. Canada will play China on Nov. 30 before closing out the preliminary round against its rivals from the U.S. on Dec. 2. The semifinals will be played Dec. 3 with the medal games set for Dec. 5.

Fans looking to secure their seats can purchase a full, 10-game tournament package for $75, fees included, at HockeyCanada.ca.

TSN and RDS, the official broadcast partners of Hockey Canada, will provide coverage of the medal games; check local listings for details. All other games will be available on a pay-per-view basis through HNLive.ca, Hockey Canada’s official livestreaming partner.

Since the tournament’s inception in 2007, Canada has won five gold medals (2007, 2008, April 2011, November 2011, 2013), 11 silver (2009, 2012, January 2016, November 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) and one bronze (2015).

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CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced the 25 players who will attend Canada’s National Para Hockey Team selection camp, Sept. 20-25 at the North Surrey Sport & Ice Complex in Surrey, British Columbia.

Three goaltenders, eight defencemen and 14 forwards were selected by head coach Boris Rybalka (Camrose, AB), assistant coaches Steve Arsenault (Spruce Grove, AB) and Wes Wolfe (Crystal Beach, ON), and goaltending coach Dominic Larocque (Québec, QC), in consultation with Jesse Albers (Victoria, BC), vice-president of operations with Hockey Canada, and Adam Janssen (Richmond, ON), manager of hockey operations.

The roster includes 16 members of the team that won a silver medal at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milan, Italy (Armstrong, Boily, Burnett, Cozzolino, Dixon, Dunn, Halbert, Henry, Hickey, Jacobs-Webb, Kingsmill, Kovacevich, Lavin, Lelièvre, McGregor and Watson).

“We are excited to get back on the ice as we start the next Paralympic quad and make the most of our time together,” said Rybalka. “This selection camp is our first opportunity to put into practice the habits, skating and training skills we have developed in our small training hubs together as a full group. We expect a highly competitive and intense camp, and as coaches, we expect to see everyone challenging themselves to be our best from the start of camp.”

The selection camp includes practices, on-ice skills sessions and an intrasquad game to close out the evaluation process as the team continues to prepare for international competitions, including the International Para Hockey Cup, Oct. 18-24 in Nymburk, Czechia.

Following the IPH Cup, the team will gather for a training camp in Calgary in mid-November ahead of the 2026 Para Cup, Nov. 29-Dec. 5, in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador. Schedule details and ticket information for the 2026 Para Cup will be announced at a later date.

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CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced the roster for Canada’s National Para Hockey Development Team for a three-game series against the United States, April 27-May 1 at Merlis Belsher Place in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan.

One goaltender, four defencemen and nine forwards were selected by National Para Hockey Team head coach Boris Rybalka (Camrose, AB), development team head coach Steve Arsenault (Spruce Grove, AB) and manager of hockey operations Adam Janssen (Richmond Hill, ON). Jesse Albers (Victoria, BC), vice-president of operations, and Dean Seymour (Calgary, AB),national team assistant coach, also provided input.

The roster includes two members of Canada’s silver medal-winning team at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games (Burnett, Lelièvre), two members of Canada’s national women’s para hockey team (Clements, White) and one player making his international debut (Peto).

“We’re excited to see the next generation of talent step forward in this development series,” said Janssen. “These athletes represent the future of Canada’s national para hockey program, and opportunities like this are essential for their growth, confidence and competitive experience. We’re committed to supporting them every step of the way as they continue to develop and pursue excellence on the national and international stage.”

The series between the cross-border rivals will include games on April 28, April 30 and May 1 at Merlis Belsher Place. All three games will begin at 1:45 p.m. CT and will be open to the public, free of charge.

“We’re incredibly encouraged by the direction our program is heading, and by the momentum we continue to build following the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games,” said Rybalka. “The growth we’re seeing—especially with emerging athletes coming through development opportunities like this series—speaks to the strength of our system and the commitment from everyone involved. It’s an exciting time for our program, and we’re confident we’re on the right path as we prepare the next generation to succeed.”

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CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has announced that the 18th edition of the Para Cup will be hosted Nov. 29-Dec. 5 at the Paradise Double Ice Complex in Paradise, Newfoundland and Labrador.

The Para Cup, the first international competition following the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, returns to Newfoundland and Labrador for the first time since 2019. Atlantic Canada has hosted the world’s best para hockey players a total of nine times, including five events in Prince Edward Island (2008, 2009, December 2016, 2017, 2024), two in Nova Scotia (January 2016, 2022), one in New Brunswick (2023) and once in Newfoundland and Labrador (2019).

“The passion for hockey in this community, combined with its proud tradition of welcoming national events, makes Paradise an outstanding host for our para hockey family,” said Dean McIntosh, senior vice-president of revenue, fan experience and community impact. “This tournament will showcase the very best of para hockey while inspiring fans of all ages, and we can’t wait to celebrate the sport, the athletes and the incredible spirit of Newfoundland and Labrador in 2026.”

Since the tournament’s inception in 2007, Canada has won five gold medals (2007, 2008, April 2011, November 2011, 2013), 11 silver (2009, 2012, January 2016, November 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025) and one bronze (2015).

“We are honoured to welcome the Para Cup back to Newfoundland and Labrador and to host it here in Paradise once again,” said Paradise Mayor Patrick Martin. “Paradise is known for its hospitality, volunteers and love of hockey, and we’re proud to welcome the athletes, officials and fans taking part in this tournament. The event builds on our province’s para hockey legacy and highlights how sport brings people together.”

“Newfoundland and Labrador has a deep connection to hockey, and hosting the Para Cup is an opportunity to celebrate the skill, dedication and resilience of these remarkable athletes. Paradise has a proud history of welcoming national and international sport, and through a $30,000 contribution from Celebrate NL to support securing this event, the tournament will bring communities together while inspiring fans of all ages across our province,” said The Honourable Andrea Barbour, Minister of Tourism, Culture, Arts and Recreation with the Government of Newfoundland and Labrador.

The official tournament schedule and ticket information will be announced at a later date. Fans can stay up to date on tournament information by signing up to become a Hockey Canada Insider .

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DAWSON CREEK, British Columbia – Canada’s National Para Hockey Team has earned the silver medal at the 2025 Para Cup after coming up short against the United States 2-0 in the gold medal game Saturday evening.

Corbin Watson (Kingsville, ON) was terrific in the Canadian goal, finishing with 16 saves. Brett Bolton opened the scoring for the Americans 8:05 into the opening period before Brody Roybal found the empty net in the final minute.

“Our forecheck is our bread and butter, and when we were strong on the forecheck we were a relentless team. We forced a lot of turnovers and created scoring opportunities from the forecheck, and we are thrilled with that. Moving forward, consistency and execution in big moments will be a key for us,” said captain Tyler McGregor (Forest, ON). “We will be ready [for the Paralympics], and by the time March rolls around we will be ready to perform in Milan and represent Canada to the best of our ability.”

“We are happy with our tournament as a whole because our team got better every game and we are building a sense of belief,” said forward Adam Dixon (Midland, ON). “We are excited about the opportunities we have to gather as a team over the next few months because it will allow us to work on our systems, and Canadians should be excited to tune [to the Paralympics] because it is going to be a great tournament.”

A full game summary can be found here.

“We have taken some big steps since this team first got together in August, but now the real season starts when we gather again in Calgary in January. The next few months are going to be a lot of fun because our players and staff know how close the Paralympics are, and we have two months to prepare and be ready to represent Canada [in Italy],” said head coach Boris Rybalka (Camrose, AB). “I am proud of these guys and we are happy with our progress on the ice so far this season, but a few months of practice will be great for us as we look ahead to Milan.” 

Canada’s National Para Hockey will host a pair of training camps in Canada ahead of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games, with the team gathering in Calgary, Alberta, from Jan. 8-20 and Oakville, Ontario, from Feb. 9-19. Canada will open its Paralympic schedule on March 7 against Slovakia, and will also take on Germany and Czechia in the preliminary round before the tournament concludes with the medal games on March 15.

China defeats Czechia to win second-consecutive bronze medal

Earlier in the day, China captured its second-consecutive bronze medal at the Para Cup, doubling up Czechia 4-2. Dianpeng Qiu, Xiaodong Song, Zhidong Wang and Jintao Tian provided the offence for China, while Wei Wang made seven saves.

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CALGARY, Alberta – Hockey Canada has unveiled the 18 players who will wear the Maple Leaf with Canada’s National Para Hockey Team at the 2025 Para Cup, set for Nov. 30-Dec. 6 in Dawson Creek, B.C.

Three goaltenders, five defencemen and 10 forwards were selected by head coach Boris Rybalka (Camrose, AB), assistant coach Steve Arsenault (Spruce Grove, AB), goaltending consultant Dominic Larocque (Québec, QC), and video and skills coach Dean Seymour (Calgary, AB), with input from Adam Janssen (Richmond Hill, ON), manager of hockey operations.

“We are excited to unveil the 18 players who will represent Canada on home ice at the Para Cup in Dawson Creek, as this is a key milestone in our preparation for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games,” Rybalka said. “We know the community will provide an incredible atmosphere and be a great host for our athletes and staff, and we look forward to continuing to build our team culture while competing against three other strong countries.”

All 18 players named to the roster won a silver medal at the 2025 International Para Hockey Cup in October, while 16 won a gold medal at the 2024 World Para Hockey Championship in Calgary (Armstrong, Boily, Burnett, Cozzolino, Dixon, Dunn, Halbert, Henry, Hickey, Jacobs-Webb, Kingsmill, Kovacevich, Lavin, Lelièvre, McGregor, Watson).

TSN and RDS, the official broadcast partners of Hockey Canada, will broadcast the medal games on Dec. 6; please check local listings for details. All preliminary-round games and both semifinals will be livestreamed at HNLive.ca.

A variety of ticket options, including full-event ticket packages for $124 (including fees), are available for purchase now at HockeyCanada.ca/ParaCup.

Prior to the start of the tournament, Canada’s National Para Hockey Team will host a training camp at WinSport Arena at Canada Olympic Park in Calgary, set for Nov. 21-26.

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