2026 Paralympic Winter Games

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Seventeen players, including five first-time Paralympians, will represent Canada at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games.

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Boris Rybalka will lead Team Canada in Italy, alongside Steve Arsenault, Dominic Larocque and Dean Seymour.

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Ninety-two players from the men’s, women’s and para hockey programs will attend National Teams Orientation Camp.

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It was about laughs and learning as the National Women’s Team – with help from their para peers – strapped into sleds.

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Five referees and five linespersons have been selected to participate in the 2026 Olympic Winter Games in Italy.

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Key Details of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games

Event Overview

Location: Milan, Italy
Dates: March 7–15, 2026
Governing Body: International Paralympic Committee (IPC)
Sport: Para Ice Hockey (formerly sledge hockey)

Tournament Structure

The 2026 Paralympic Winter Games follow a preliminary-round and elimination format.

Group Stage:

Eight teams are split into two groups of four.
Each team plays three games within its group.

Advancement:

The top two teams in each group advance to the semifinals.

1st in Group A vs. 2nd in Group B
1st in Group B vs. 2nd in Group A

Semifinal winners advance to the gold medal game
Semifinal losers play in the bronze medal game
Teams finishing 3rd and 4th in their groups in the preliminary round participate in placement playoffs to determine 5th through 8th place.

Game Rules

All games are played on an international-sized ice surface (200 ft x 100 ft)
Three 15-minute periods with stop-time rules apply.
Teams include a maximum of 15 players, including two goaltenders.

Equipment

Players use double-blade sleds to glide and allow the puck to pass beneath.
Two sticks per player: spike-end for propulsion and blade-end for passing/shooting.
Goaltenders may use an additional pick, a second stick with a blade, or a trapper glove with teeth.