United States para hockey team thrash team Canada 9-3 to lead series 2-0

In a highly anticipated matchup, the United States para hockey team defeated their Canadian counterparts 9-3 in the second game of a three-game series on Friday. The game was held at Woolwich Memorial Arena in Elmira, Canada.

Brody Roybal was the star of the game, scoring a hat trick and adding an assist for the U.S. With his performance, Roybal reached a significant milestone in his career, tallying 100 goals and 200 career points.

Canada lost their first game of the series 1-0, and their hopes of redemption were dashed with this latest defeat. Tyler McGregor of Forest, Ont., scored two power-play goals for Canada, while James Dunn of Wallacetown, Ont., contributed a goal and an assist in the loss.

Despite the result, McGregor was pleased with his team's power play, which he called a "bright spot" in their game. He praised their communication and ability to make good plays, especially on the power play.

Jean-Francois Huneault of Saint-Eustache, Que., was the goaltender for Canada, making 27 saves in the game.

The two teams will face off once more in the third and final game of the series on Saturday. Canada will look to salvage a win and end the series on a positive note.

While the loss was a tough one for Canada, they can take heart in the positives from the game and look to implement those in their upcoming match.

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How did Para Hockey rise to prominence?

Sledge or Para ice hockey is a sport adapted from ice hockey for players with physical disabilities. The game was invented in Stockholm, Sweden, in the early 1960s and has since gained popularity around the world.

Para hockey is played on ice rinks using sleds and special sticks with metal "teeth" on the tips of their handles to navigate the ice. Players sit on the sleds and use their upper body strength to propel themselves around the rink. The sport is played under similar rules to standard ice hockey, with some modifications to account for the players' disabilities.

While para-sports are included in the Winter Paralympics program, it only has a men's category. But it also allows a limited number of female athletes to participate.

The sport provides an opportunity for people with physical disabilities to participate in a thrilling and competitive sport. It requires a combination of physical strength, agility, and teamwork, making it an exciting and challenging game to watch and play.

As the sport continues to gain traction, it is hoped that more opportunities will be created for athletes of all abilities to participate and excel in the sport.