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Austria and Finland set-up thrilling Sunday decider
Both sides won one game each on Saturday in the three-match playoff to decide which side takes the final berth at March’s IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
World Sledge Hockey Challenge to get underway
Sunday’s (1 February) game will feature a replay of the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games gold medal match between the USA and Russia.
Austria and Finland to face-off for B-Pool slot
The two C-Pool teams will clash in Helsinki, Finland, for a coveted place in March’s World Championships.
Canada reveal World Sledge Hockey Challenge team
Roster includes 13 players who were part of the bronze medal-winning team from Sochi 2014.
Media accreditation opens for Ostersund 2015
With 50 days to go until the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey B-Pool World Championships, media can now apply for accreditation.
Norway make changes to avenge ‘missing’ Sochi medal
The team are confident that a combination of changes to their ice sledge hockey team’s coaching staff and fresh talent could secure them success at Buffalo 2015.
Babey named Canada’s sledge hockey coach
Ken Babey, Ron Choules and Herve Lord make up the coaching team that will take Canada to the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships.
Success of Ottobock Equipment Loaner Programme hailed
Programmes in Italy, Norway and Croatia have resulted in the establishment of two new ice sledge hockey teams, regional development and increased public awareness.
100 days to go: Sweeney say US team is stronger than Sochi ahead of Buffalo 2015
Sochi 2014 gold medallist says that although US ice sledge hockey team is physically stronger ahead of the World Championships it is lacking some experience
Leduc to host 2015 World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Reigning champions Canada will be joined by Russia, South Korea and the USA from 1-7 February.
Croatia get Ottobock sledge loaner programme underway
With the help of 12 sledges, the Croatian Paralympic Committee and Ottobock Adria launched a recruitment drive to find ice sledge hockey players.
No. 2 NBC broadcast ice sledge hockey gold medal match
After years of campaigning for more TV coverage in the US, NBC showed over 50 hours from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.
90 days to go: Ostersund 2015 website launched
Find out more about the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool, taking place from 15-21 March.
No. 17 IPC sports develop sponsorship and competitions
2014 has been a hugely successful year for the sports governed by the International Paralympic Committee.
Kelsey Diclaudio named Allianz Athlete of the Month – November 2014
Teenager scored four goals in the final as USA won the first ever IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Women’s International Cup.
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey and IIHF partner
The international governing bodies of ice sledge hockey and able-bodied hockey have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to promote and progress sledge hockey.
Bowden: Our USA clash won’t be the same story as Sochi
USA goaltender Steve Cash also predicts a ‘good tilt’ at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey A-Pool Worlds in April.
Russian NPC presents awards, opens new headquarters
Athletes and team members were recognised at the IX Return to Life Awards and a new fully accessible headquarters was opened in Moscow.
Norway move to second in sledge hockey World Series
Norway take a double win, but a victory for Sweden gives them their own edge in the overall standings.
Canadian sledge hockey roster trimmed to 19
Players to progress to national training camp before selection is made for the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool from 24 April-2 May.