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Billy Bridges netted a hat trick in Canada’s 10-0 victory against Norway in the first of their three-game exhibition series.
Canada's ice sledge hockey team started their three-game exhibition series against Norway with a dominating 10-0 victory.
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The series continues on Friday at 19:00 (EST) before wrapping up Saturday at 12:00 (EST).
Billy Bridges scored three times and added six assists as Canada’s ice sledge hockey team opened their three-game series against Norway with a one-sided 10-0 victory on Thursday (17 January).
The line of Bridges, Marc Dorion and Kevin Rempel combined for 21 points in the victory, as in addition to Bridges’ nine points, Dorion had a hat trick and four assists and Rempel chipped in with two goals and three helpers.
Anthony Gale and Greg Westlake had the other goals for Canada.
Benoit St-Amand picked up the shutout in the Canadian goal, having to make just seven saves, while Norway’s Kjell Christian Hamar took the loss with a 15-save performance.
Dorion’s assist on Rempel’s first-period goal was his 100th career point with Canada’s national team, making him the fifth player to reach that mark.
The series continues on Friday at 19:00 (EST) before wrapping up Saturday at 12:00 (EST).
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