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Josh Sweeney named captain of US ice sledge hockey team
Iconic player Sweeney to lead his squad into home World Championships in attempt to avenge second-placed finish from 2013.

Buffalo 2015 launches new website
A new-look website for www.ipc-icesledgehockey.org is also now live.

The USA announce women’s ice sledge hockey team
The 13-strong team features 10 returning and three new players.
No. 16: USA v Russia live on NBC
The decision by one of the US’s biggest broadcasters to show the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Games ice sledge hockey final between Russia and USA marked a watershed moment in the history of the Paralympic Movement.

New Chief of PyeongChang 2018 begins work
Yang Ho Cho started his role on Monday 11 August.

PyeongChang 2018 appoints Cho Yang-ho as President
Cho Yang-ho, head of the PyeongChang 2018’s bid committee, named POCOG President

IPC Ice Sledge Hockey unveils plans for World Series
Huge news for ice sledge hockey fans as they will be able to follow their national teams from the A and B-Pools in a global league from 2014-15.

PyeongChang 2018 launches ‘Actualising the Dream’ project
Project which is a bid commitment will help raise the profile of the Paralympic Movement

IPC considering taking action against countries over doping
The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is considering a range of actions to reduce the number of anti-doping violations in para-sport, particularly in powerlifting.
US National Ice Sledge Hockey team announced
Team USA for the 2014-15 season features 17 players, include 11 Sochi 2014 gold medallists.

IPC publishes 2013 Annual Report
After a busy year for para-sport, the IPC has published its achievements from 2013.

President Kim steps down at PyeongChang 2018
Jin-sun Kim has resigned as President of POCOG

PyeongChang 2018 launches construction of ice venues
The Gangneung Coastal Cluster will host ice sledge hockey and wheelchair curling at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games

Josh Sweeney and Declan Farmer win awards at The 2014 ESPYS
Duo from the gold medal winning USA ice sledge hockey team recognised together with Jamie Whitmore at prestigious awards in Los Angeles.

USA ice sledge hockey players Lipsett and Yohe retire
After winning gold at Sochi 2014 as part of the US squad, Taylor Lipsett and Andy Yohe have announced their retirement from international competition.
Sochi 2014 Paralympics watched by over two billion viewers
IPC President praises Sochi’s record breaking success and legacy at the start of two day debrief into the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games

Josh Sweeney to receive Pat Tillman Award
Sweeney, ice sledge hockey gold medallist from the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, will be honoured for his service to the military.

Ten Paralympic athletes nominated for ESPY’s
The ESPY’s are awarded to recognise team or individual athletic achievement, with many of the USA’s Sochi 2014 medal winners being nominated.

IPC launches spectacular Sochi 2014 highlights video
To mark the three month anniversary since the Closing Ceremony of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games, the International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has launched a stunning online short film ”Sochi 2014 – Breaking Down Barriers” featuring many highlights from March’s event.

“Gender parity at the Paralympic Games is our goal,” says Sir Philip Craven
Speaking at the 6th International Working Group (IWG) World Conference on Women and Sport in Helsinki, Finland, the IPC President outlined the Paralympic Movement's long term ambition.