THE BORDER BATTLE: Canada vs USA

CALGARY, Alberta (March 10, 2024)The cross-border series will also include participation from Canada’s women’s para hockey team, marking the first time the two programs will combine efforts at an event. The schedule includes a mixed practice with the women’s team and trio of games against the United States – March 13 at 1 p.m. CT, March 15 at 6 p.m. CT and March 16 at 3:30 p.m. CT.

“Being able to compete alongside Women’s Para Hockey of Canada is an important step towards the growth of para hockey, and a result of a large amount of support from the Hockey Canada Foundation and Sport Canada,” said Scott Salmond, senior vice-president of high performance and hockey operations. “We look forward to continuing a relationship that will be greatly beneficial for both organizations, and we are excited for the opportunity to collaborate with Women’s Para Hockey of Canada to advance the game across the nation and globally.”

Women’s Para Hockey of Canada has also announced its roster for its three-game series against the U.S. Women’s Development Sled Hockey Team in Minot.

Three goaltenders, seven defence and nine forwards – which includes athletes from six different provinces (Alberta, British Columbia, Manitoba, Nova Scotia, Ontario and Quebec) – will play the Americans at MAYSA Arena on March 13 at 3 p.m. CT, March 15 at 3 p.m. CT and March 16 at 12:30 p.m. CT.

“The series in Minot creates an opportunity for the best Canadian men’s and women’s para hockey players to come together in competition against our rivals for the first time,” said Derek Whitson, interim head coach for Canada’s women’s para hockey team. “The women's game has vastly grown thanks to the hard work and dedication the athletes put into their craft, and we are excited for this collaboration to continue to push the game forward and create more opportunities for the future.”

This is the first of two series against the United States for the men and women, with the second set to take form April 1-6 in Calgary.