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Germany and Japan remain undefeated
Germany beat Slovakia 7-0 and Japan triumphed against Great Britain 3-1 at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
Japan soar on first day in Nagano
Japan dominated Poland and Germany beat Estonia to open up action at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
Ice sledge hockey B-Pool Worlds open
The 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool opened in Nagano on Sunday (10 March).
Ottobock launch Equipment Loaner Programme
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey will partner with Ottobock to provide NPCs and other organisations with sledges to help develop the sport in more countries.
Sochi 2014: Korea aim high as future Winter Games hosts
Ever since they were awarded the 2018 Games, Korea have greatly enhanced both their ice sledge hockey and wheelchair curling programmes.
Sochi 2014: Sweeney leads USA's military veterans
Josh Sweeney leads a group of five USA ice sledge hockey players with military ties who will try to defend their country’s Paralympic and world titles.
Sochi 2014: Slovakia surging in winter sport
In addition to several talented alpine skiers heading to Sochi, Slovakia are hoping to be represented in a team sport at the Paralympic Winter Games for the first time.
Sochi 2014: Canada seek redemption on ice
Canada’s ice sledge hockey team will look to put their disappointing fourth-place finish at the last Paralympics behind them in Sochi.
What to watch: March
Here’s a brief run-down of the top Paralympic sporting events around the world to keep your eyes on in March.
Sledge Spotlight: Per Kasperi
Sweden’s Per Kasperi has become a rising star in the ice sledge hockey world.
Great Britain select sledge team for Worlds
Great Britain named the 13 players who will represent them at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
Estonia sweep Great Britain in sledge series
Estonia won three games last week against Great Britain’s ice sledge hockey team during their exhibition series.
IPC calls for Sochi 2014 research applications
Researchers have the opportunity to apply for projects at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games if they apply before 15 March.
Sledge Spotlight: Tarmo Eerma
Defenseman Tarmo Eerma will lead Estonia in two major competitions prior to the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool in Nagano.
Estonia and Great Britain set for sledge series
Estonia and Great Britain’s ice sledge hockey teams begin a three-game series on the ice on Friday (22 February).
USA edge Canada in sledge series
Defending Paralympic and world champions USA won two of their three games against Canada’s ice sledge hockey team.
Canada, USA to begin sledge series
Arch rivals Canada and USA will face off in a three-game sledge series on Ontario, their last major competition before the World Championships.
Sledge Spotlight: Morten Vaernes
Despite being surrounded by several new teammates, Morten Vaernes looks to lead Norway back to the podium at the World Championships and Paralympic Games.
Sledge Spotlight: Gregory Leperdi
Italy’s Greg Leperdi can be credited for much of ice sledge hockey’s growth in Italy, as he helped organise this week’s tournament in Torino.
Sledge tournament kicks off in Torino
Italy will host the Czech Republic, Japan and Russia for an international exhibition ice sledge hockey tournament this week.