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![Andy Yohe of the United States](/sites/default/files/images/161031093403765_GettyImages-477001651.jpg)
Is Andy Yohe the glue keeping the USA together?
The captain returned from retirement, and has already helped the U.S. claim its third straight World Sledge Hockey Challenge gold.
![A Para ice hockey team celebrate their victory](/sites/default/files/images/161211093850183_USA%2B2016%2BWorld%2BSledge%2BHockey%2BChallenge.jpg)
USA golden, Norway seal bronze at Sledge Hockey Challenge
World and Paralympic champions the USA claim third consecutive title against Canada.
![Two Para ice hockey players battle for the puck](/sites/default/files/images/150504095750538_web%2B20150503_USA%2Bv%2BCAN_0388.jpg)
USA to play Canada for Sledge Hockey Challenge title
Norway will play South Korea for bronze on Saturday (10 December) in Charlottetown, Canada.
![2016 World Sledge Hockey Challenge is taking place in Charlottetown, Canada, between 4-10 December, with the hosts, the USA, South Korea and Norway competing.](/sites/default/files/images/161208080152655_South%2BKorea_1.jpg)
Overtime thriller sees USA beat Canada
Norway also claimed victory over South Korea at the 2016 World Sledge Hockey Challenge in Charlottetown, Canada.
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Bowden impresses at World Sledge Hockey Challenge
The Canadian stalwart, who has changed from defence to offence this season, tied the single-game point mark.
![Canada won 3-0 over Norway at the 2016 World Sledge Hockey Challenge in Charlottetown, Canada.](/sites/default/files/images/161205092550253__18B5101.jpg)
Canada take opening win at World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Paralympic and world champions the USA also won their first game against South Korea.
![Canada and South Korea's ice sledge hockey teams](/sites/default/files/images/131202125827053_1452007_626486074074477_917498164_n.jpg)
Five fast facts: World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Here is a quick list of things to know prior to watching the four-team sledge hockey tournament.
![Sledge hockey player on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/150426212506809_web%2B20150426_CAN%2Bv%2BJPN_0259.jpg)
Brad Bowden readies for new position
Canada’s sledge hockey veteran will be making a drastic change on the ice at the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.
Czech Republic claim gold, Slovakia bronze at Worlds
Czech Republic, Japan and Slovakia also advance to the Qualification Tournament for the PyeongChang 2018 Winter Paralympics.
![No. 28 USA win Pan Pacific gold, road to PyeongChang begins](/sites/default/files/styles/video_crop_16_9/public/oembed_thumbnails/64m492D2CeP1VKYIrdWyYcKzWWwOcCyY5BQQQYAN94w.jpg?itok=5U9VGiJc)
No.28 USA win Pan Pacific gold, road to PyeongChang begins
Austria were also promoted to the B-Pool and the Czech Republic reached the Qualification Tournament for the next Paralympic Winter Games.
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Slovakia, Czech Republic claim victories
In a preview of Saturday’s medal matches, two close games were played out at the Para ice hockey Worlds B-Pool.
![US ice sledge hockey players celebrate after a goal](/sites/default/files/images/160124105145513_DSC_3261_large.jpg)
2016 World Sledge Hockey Challenge to kick off
The four-team event will take place in Charlottetown, Canada, between 4-10 December, with the hosts, the USA, South Korea and Norway competing.
![Two ice sledge hockey players on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/161130141553721_Japan%2BTomakomai.jpg)
Monthly preview: December 2016
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.
![Two ice sledge hockey players on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/161130141553721_Japan%2BTomakomai.jpg)
Czech Republic to play Japan in final at Worlds B-Pool
A 3-0 win for Czech Republic sees them unbeaten in two games, whilst Japan also claimed victory over Great Britain.
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The IPC to rebrand the 10 sports it acts as International Federation for
From 30 November, the sports will adopt new names, identities and competition name formats.
![Man in white jersey and black helmet on a sledge](/sites/default/files/images/150501164942577_20150430%2BJPN%2Bv%2BITA_0019.jpg)
Japan, Czech Republic take opening wins at Worlds
A thrilling opening game for hosts Japan highlighted the first day of action at the 2016 Worlds B-Pool in Tomakomai.
![Ice sledge hockey players in action on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/150427220102696_20150427_CZE%2Bv%2BJPN_0081.jpg)
Tomakomai 2016: Japan team preview
What you need to know about the host nation ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
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Tomakomai 2016: Great Britain team preview
What you need to know about Great Britain ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
![Martin Joppa of Slovakia at the Ostersund 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.](/sites/default/files/images/150320171328122_IPC%2BIce%2BSledge%2BHockey%2BWorld%2BChampionships%2B2015%2BB-Pool_423.jpg)
Tomakomai 2016: Slovakia team preview
What you need to know about Slovakia ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
![Ice sledge hockey players in action on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/150427220102696_20150427_CZE%2Bv%2BJPN_0081.jpg)
Nations set for 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Worlds B-Pool
The Czech Republic, Japan, Slovakia and Great Britain will battle to keep their Paralympic dreams alive.