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Norway to clash with Sweden in World Series
Norway’s A-Pool team will compete on home ice against B-Poolers Sweden from 21 November.

No. 45 Ice sledge hockey steps it up
After the global sensation of sledge hockey at Sochi 2014, the year has been headlined by the introduction of a World Series and the first ever sanctioned women’s competition.

USA take historic women’s international Cup crown
The USA beat Canada in the final at the very first IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Women’s International Cup on Saturday (9 November).

Russia seal 100 per cent record to win in Torino
Sochi 2014 silver medallists stormed to a seven point lead over Norway and Italy in Torino, Italy, to show their form ahead of the World Champs A-Pool.

First women’s sledge hockey international tournament to kick-off
Teams from Canada, the USA and Europe will compete in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, from 7-9 November.
Brand new HARBORCENTER opens for business
The state-of-the-art venue for the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey A-Pool World Championships has opened in Buffalo, New York, USA.

Month in para-sport review – October 2014
The Asian Para Games took centre stage in October, with the Ice Sledge Hockey 4 Nations Cup another highlight of the sporting month.
First ice sledge hockey World Series matches to kick-off
Teams from Italy, Czech Republic, Germany and Sweden will take to the ice from 24-26 October in Langenhagen, Germany.

Benoit St-Amand retires from Canada's national sledge team
As a member of the team that won gold at Turin 2006 and bronze at Sochi 2014, St-Amand was a legendary goaltender.
Murray announces retirement from Canada sledge hockey team
Four-time Paralympian and twice part of the World Championships-winning team, Graeme Murray is ‘hanging up his sled’ to move into developing the sport.

Josh Pauls: With a new year comes new challenges
Paralympic gold medallist, US ice sledge hockey player Josh Pauls about the challenges and advantages of having new team mates.

Ice Sledge Hockey forum meets
All countries currently participating in the sport met for the first time since the sport’s incredible success at Sochi 2014.
Josh Sweeney named captain of US ice sledge hockey team
Iconic player Sweeney to lead his squad into home World Championships in attempt to avenge second-placed finish from 2013.

Buffalo 2015 launches new website
A new-look website for www.ipc-icesledgehockey.org is also now live.

The USA announce women’s ice sledge hockey team
The 13-strong team features 10 returning and three new players.
No. 16: USA v Russia live on NBC
The decision by one of the US’s biggest broadcasters to show the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games ice sledge hockey final between Russia and USA marked a watershed moment in the history of the Paralympic Movement.

New Chief of PyeongChang 2018 begins work
Yang Ho Cho started his role on Monday 11 August.

PyeongChang 2018 appoints Cho Yang-ho as President
Cho Yang-ho, head of the PyeongChang 2018’s bid committee, named POCOG President

IPC Ice Sledge Hockey unveils plans for World Series
Huge news for ice sledge hockey fans as they will be able to follow their national teams from the A and B-Pools in a global league from 2014-15.

PyeongChang 2018 launches ‘Actualising the Dream’ project
Project which is a bid commitment will help raise the profile of the Paralympic Movement