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Tomakomai 2016: Czech Republic team preview
What you need to know about the Czech Republic ahead of the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool.
![Darren Brown of Great Britain competes at the Ostersund 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool](/sites/default/files/images/161124084718533_1.jpg)
British sledge hockey turns programme around
The underdogs are aiming for a top-three finish at the World Championships B-Pool.
![Slovakia won the bronze medal at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool in Ostersund, Sweden.](/sites/default/files/images/150321214215480_IPC%2BIce%2BSledge%2BHockey%2BWorld%2BChampionships%2B2015%2BB-Pool_651.jpg)
Slovakia ready to prove PyeongChang 2018 potential
Pete Stit is ready to lead his ice sledge hockey team onto the big stage.
![The Czech Republic ice sledge hockey team](/sites/default/files/images/161031102149487_14884546_710274639120071_7627667893477388947_o_2.jpg)
‘Good feeling’ in Czech Republic camp ahead of Worlds
Coach Jiri Briza speaks about the positive feeling amongst the team as they head to Tomakomai, Japan, for the B-pool Championships.
![Norwegian ice sledge hockey team at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA](/sites/default/files/images/150423172157332_BW3_1252_0.jpg)
Norway victorious at home ice sledge hockey tournament
Wins against Sweden and Italy carry the hosts to the top at the Norway Ice hockey Federation Ice Sledge Hockey Invitational in Skien.
![Sledge hockey player on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/150426212506809_web%2B20150426_CAN%2Bv%2BJPN_0259.jpg)
Eleven ice sledge hockey players to watch this season
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey has revealed its list of 11 ice sledge hockey players to watch in the 2016-17 season, which will feature the A-Pool and B-Pool World Championships.
![Norwegian ice sledge hockey team at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA](/sites/default/files/images/150423172157332_BW3_1252_0.jpg)
Norway set for home ice sledge hockey tournament
They will be joined by Italy and Sweden from Friday (18 November) in Skien for the NIHF Ice Sledge Hockey Invitational.
![Slovakia won the bronze medal at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool in Ostersund, Sweden.](/sites/default/files/images/150321214215480_IPC%2BIce%2BSledge%2BHockey%2BWorld%2BChampionships%2B2015%2BB-Pool_651.jpg)
Slovakian coach aims high for Worlds B-Pool
Miroslav Drab talks player recruitment, retention and training ahead of the ice sledge hockey Worlds B-Pool.
![Man in sledge holding up a cup](/sites/default/files/images/160403000047300_1082_20160402BW.jpg)
Schedule announced for USA Hockey Sled Classic
A record 300 athletes from 24 clubs will play at the NHL-presented competition between 17-20 November.
![Jan Matousek and Zdenek Safranek at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA.](/sites/default/files/images/150503012858391_web%2B20150502%2BJPN%2Bv%2BCZE_0243.jpg)
Monthly preview: November 2016
Check out all the events that will headline this month in Para sport.
![Andy Yohe of the United States](/sites/default/files/images/161031093403765_GettyImages-477001651.jpg)
Yohe named captain of US ice sledge hockey team
Nikko Landeros and Josh Pauls are named as alternate captains for the Paralympic champions for the 2016-17 season.
![The Czech Republic ice sledge hockey team](/sites/default/files/images/161031102149487_14884546_710274639120071_7627667893477388947_o_2.jpg)
Czech Republic overcome Japan, take Four Nations crown
The hosts triumphed 1-0 over Japan just weeks before they depart for the World Championships B-Pool.
![Facebook Czech sled lions](/sites/default/files/images/161028100652823_sledge-repre-2710.jpg)
Czech Republic team to be decided
With just one month remaining until the crucial Worlds B-Pool, the roster will be fixed following the Four Nations tournament in Ostrava.
![Two men on a podium, one showing a medal](/sites/default/files/images/161026073436138_Slovakia%2Bsledge%2Bhockey.jpg)
US sport envoys promote ice sledge hockey
Paralympic gold medallists travel to Slovakia as part of a US embassy programme which also aims to promote rights for people with impairments.
![Two female sledge hockey players on the ice, fighting for the puk from the referee](/sites/default/files/images/161026094336284_sledge%2Bhockey%2Bwomen%2Bs_0.jpg)
Women’s ice sledge hockey players impress
The Women’s World Ice Sledge Hockey Festival came to a close with plans to keep developing.
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#500DaysToGo: Five players to watch at PyeongChang 2018
With the final season before the next Winter Paralympics getting underway in just a few days, here are a handful of players hoping to make an impact.
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Stephanie Jallen: Three things you did not know about me
USA’s two-time Paralympic alpine skiing bronze medallist shares three unknown facts about her.
![Young girl in a sled on the ice, smiling to the camera](/sites/default/files/images/141208172736293_Kelsey%2BDiclaudio.jpg)
Norway to host Women’s World Ice Sledge Hockey Festival
The event will take place between 20-22 October in Fritidspark, Skien, Norway, with Canada, USA and team Europe competing.
![Canada players at the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games](/sites/default/files/images/161004094810186_SOC_20140315_LP_0497_WEB.jpg)
Canada to field ‘more youthful’ ice sledge hockey side
Youngsters are named to national team alongside more established names following a selection camp.
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Ice sledge hockey committee welcomes George Kingston
The world renowned former Canadian national coach joins the Sport Technical Committee as Head of Development.