Canada Dominates Italy in 9-1 Victory to Secure Gold-Medal Game Spot
Canada dominated Italy in a 9-1 victory to secure a spot in the gold-medal game at the International Para Hockey Cup. Tyler McGregor, the team captain from Forest, Ont., led the charge with a hat trick and two assists. Auren Halbert from Calgary contributed two goals and two assists, while Greg Westlake, a veteran from Oakville, Ont., scored his first goal for Canada since returning from retirement. James Dunn, Dominic Cozzolino, and Micah Kovacevich also found the back of the net for Canada, with Adam Dixon and Anton Jacobs-Webb each tallying three assists. Adam Kingsmill of Smithers, B.C., made six saves in the game as Canada outshot Italy 35-7. The team will now await the winner of the China vs. United States matchup to compete for the gold medal on Sunday.