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USA sledge hockey team hits Madison ice
Members of the public have the opportunity to watch USA’s ice sledge hockey team that’s headed to Sochi 2014 next year.
Italy’s Gianluigi Rosa poised for sledge hockey stardom
On a team full of veterans, this 26-year-old defenceman is one to keep your eyes on at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament.

Sochi 2014 Paralympic tickets go on sale
The Sochi 2014 Games will be held from 7-16 March, with 72 medals being contested across five sports.

Panorama, VGTRK, RBC TV to showcase Sochi 2014
The Sochi 2014 Paralympic Torch Relay, in addition to athlete behind-the-scenes features and Games coverage will be viewable across Russia.

Sweden, Germany exchange wins in Qualification tune-up
After a pair of Games in Hamburg last weekend, Sweden and Germany are set to battle for the last three ice sledge hockey spots at Sochi 2014.

Josh Pauls: Who will go to Sochi for sledge hockey?
The American star forward makes his picks for who will finish among the top three at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Qualification Tournament.

Japan to send 15 players to Qualification Tournament
The Japanese ice sledge hockey team will try to make the Paralympic Winter Games again after winning silver at Vancouver 2010.

USA push past Europe in women’s sledge hockey
Women’s ice sledge hockey players are trying to grow the sport in hopes of one day adding it to the Paralympic Winter Games programme.

British team named for sledge hockey Qualification Tournament
Two summer sport world champions – Nathan Stephens and Stephen Thomas – will try to qualify for Sochi 2014.
Tickets for Sochi 2014 to go on-sale later this month
Sales will start on 27 September for Russia's first ever Paralympic Games.

Canada go undefeated to win ‘4 Nations’ gold
Canada beat Norway for gold and Russia defeated the Czech Republic for bronze at the Sochi 2014 ice sledge hockey Test Event.

Norway to face Canada for ‘4 Nations’ gold
The International Ice Sledge Hockey “4 Nations” Tournament is serving as the Sochi 2014 Test Event.

Canada put on a show at Shayba Arena
Canada defeated Russia in a penalty shootout and Norway beat the Czech Republic at Sochi ice sledge hockey Test Event.

Czechs win thriller over host nation Russia in Sochi
The Czechs took the Russians to a penalty shootout and Canada remained undefeated at the ice sledge hockey Test Event.
Norway upset Russia on Sochi ice
Norway beat Russia and Canada defeated the Czech Republic to open the International Ice Sledge Hockey “4 Nations” Tournament.
Russian ice sledge hockey team hold media master class
Coaches and players show members of the media equipment and how to play ice sledge hockey.

How can Paralympians get noticed?
Prior to Sochi 2014, Canada’s ice sledge hockey players are trying to be pioneers in a world where Paralympians are struggling to attract corporate sponsors.

Sochi 2014: What to watch with 200 days to go
With the next Paralympic Winter Games quickly approaching the calendar is packed with winter para-sport events for the next seven months.
Sledge teams to get final Sochi 2014 chance in Torino
Six teams will fight for three Sochi spots: Great Britain, Germany, Italy, Japan, Korea and Sweden.
Sochi 2014 releases sledge hockey Test Event tickets
Canada, Czech Republic, Russia and Norway will all take part in the event from 27 August – 1 September.