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Canada remain undefeated to set-up gold medal decider with the USA
The final of the first ever IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Pan Pacific Championships will be a repeat of last year’s world title decider between the USA and Canada.
![Ice sledge hockey players in action on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/150427220102696_20150427_CZE%2Bv%2BJPN_0081.jpg)
Kubes hitting stride ahead of Ostersund 2016
The two-time Paralympian remains an integral part of the Czech Republic’s core.
![Tyler McGregor races after the puck in Canada's preliminary round game against Norway at Buffalo 2015.](/sites/default/files/images/150427222151077_web%2B20150427_CAN%2Bv%2BNOR_0455.jpg)
Buffalo 2016: Canada beat USA
Tyler McGregor’s third-period goal lifts team over reigning world champions in preliminary rounds.
![Jan Matousek at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA.](/sites/default/files/images/150427220503706_20150427_CZE%2Bv%2BJPN_0208.jpg)
Ostersund 2016: Czech Republic Team Preview
What you need to know about Czech Republic prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.
![Paul Schaus, Josh Sweeney, Josh Pauls, Nikko Landeros, Luke McDermott compete at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA.](/sites/default/files/images/150427043204445_web%2B20150426_USA%2Bv%2BRUS_1026.jpg)
Buffalo 2016: Canada, the USA flex strengths on day one
Defending world champion the USA won in shut-out fashion.
![Two ice sledge hockey players fighting for the puck.](/sites/default/files/images/150428044508518_web%2B20150427_USA%2Bv%2BDEU_0057.jpg)
Ostersund 2016: Germany Team Preview
What you need to know about Germany prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.
![Florian Planker](/sites/default/files/images/140119133856514_1377001_635732139800707_427547018_n_0.jpg)
Ostersund 2016: Italy Team Preview
What you need to know about Italy prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.
![Kjell Christian Hamar at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA.](/sites/default/files/images/150504082154717_web%2B20150503_RUS%2Bv%2BNOR_1106.jpg)
Ostersund 2016: Norway Team Preview
What you need to know about Norway prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.
![Group of ice sledge hockey players](/sites/default/files/images/150428014047003_web%2B20150427_RUS%2Bv%2BITA_0051.jpg)
Ostersund 2016: Russia Team Preview
What you need to know about Russia prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.
![Per Kasperi celebrating with his teammate in the game against Austria at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool in Ostersund, Sweden.](/sites/default/files/images/150320194119421_IPC%2BIce%2BSledge%2BHockey%2BWorld%2BChampionships%2B2015%2BB-Pool_457.jpg)
Ostersund 2016: Sweden Team Preview
What you need to know about Sweden prior to the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships, Ostersund, Sweden.
![Two ice sledge hockey players fighting for the puck.](/sites/default/files/images/150428044508518_web%2B20150427_USA%2Bv%2BDEU_0057.jpg)
Germany’s team captain ‘surprised’ by new players
Bas Diveld, the new skip of the national ice sledge hockey team, is confident his team can deliver good results at the Euros.
![Group of sledge hockey players celebrating on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/150504091231044_20150503_USA%2Bv%2BCAN_0737_0.jpg)
USA expect to extend dominance at first Pan Pacifics
Defenseman Josh Pauls says with Paralympic and world titles, USA have set the bar high for themselves.
![Sledge hockey players on the ice without their helmets, celebrating](/sites/default/files/images/150502045504561_20150501%2BUSA%2Bv%2BNOR_0751.jpg)
Buffalo 2016: USA Team Preview
What you need to know about USA prior to the 2016 Ice Sledge Hockey Pan Pacific Championships, Buffalo, USA.
![USA v Canada at the Harborcenter in Buffalo, NY. May 3, 2015. Gold Medal Game - 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool. Photo by Bill Wippert](/sites/default/files/images/150504095746544_web%2B20150503_USA%2Bv%2BCAN_0367.jpg)
First ice sledge hockey Pan Pacifics to get underway
Paralympic and world champions the USA will return to the same ice where they won gold at the 2015 World Championships A-Pool.
![Ice sledge hockey coach talking to his players.](/sites/default/files/images/150426212520912_20150426_CAN%2Bv%2BJPN_0090.jpg)
Canada to conclude season at Pan Pacifics
Coach Ken Babey wants to end ice sledge hockey season on a high.
![A picture of a man in a sledge practising Ice Sledge Hockey.](/sites/default/files/images/130205144134956_97680678_10_0.jpg)
Italy prepare for ‘toughest sledge hockey Europeans ever’
Defender Gianluigi Rosa reveals his thoughts about his team retaining their European title.
![USA v Canada at the Harborcenter in Buffalo, NY. May 3, 2015. Gold Medal Game - 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool. Photo by Bill Wippert](/sites/default/files/images/150504083257313_20150503_USA%2Bv%2BCAN_0018_0.jpg)
Buffalo 2016: Canada Team Preview
What you need to know about Canada prior to the 2016 Ice Sledge Hockey Pan Pacific Championships, Buffalo, USA.
![Seung-Hwan Jung of South Korea competes at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool in Ostersund, Sweden](/sites/default/files/images/150316172239727_IPC%2BIce%2BSledge%2BHockey%2BWorld%2BChampionships%2B2015%2BB-Pool_061_0.jpg)
Buffalo 2016: South Korea Team Preview
What you need to know about South Korea prior to the 2016 Ice Sledge Hockey Pan Pacific Championships, Buffalo, USA.
![Ice sledge hockey players in action on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/150427220102696_20150427_CZE%2Bv%2BJPN_0081.jpg)
Buffalo 2016: Team Pan Pacific Team Preview
What you need to know about Team Pan Pacific prior to the 2016 Ice Sledge Hockey Pan Pacific Championships, Buffalo, USA.
![Group of sledge hockey players celebrating on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/150504091231044_20150503_USA%2Bv%2BCAN_0737_0.jpg)
Ice sledge hockey Euros, Pan Pacifics to be shown live
Full coverage details for the Pan Pacifics between 29 March – 2 April and Euros from 5-10 April.