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![The 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships B-Pool will be held at the Hakucho Oji Ice Arena in Tomakomai, Hokkaido, Japan from 28 November-3 December.](/sites/default/files/images/160929112822391_view%2Bfrom%2B15th%2Bfloor%2Bof%2Bhotel%2Bon%2Bhospital%2Band%2Bice%2Brink.jpg)
Ice sledge hockey B-Pool Worlds set for Tomakomai
Teams from Czech Republic, Japan, Slovakia and Great Britain will play between 28 November – 3 December 2016.
![Two ice sledge hockey players fighting for the puck.](/sites/default/files/images/150428044508518_web%2B20150427_USA%2Bv%2BDEU_0057.jpg)
Call for countries in need of ice sledge hockey equipment
IPC Ice Sledge Hockey is asking countries wishing to develop the sport to come forward to access free sledges, sticks and protective equipment.
![Sledge hockey player on the ice](/sites/default/files/images/150426212506809_web%2B20150426_CAN%2Bv%2BJPN_0259.jpg)
Hockey Canada unveil jersey for upcoming season
Latest threads to celebrate Canada’s 150th anniversary as a nation.
![Jeff Sauer, coach of Team USA, in the preliminary game against Germany at the 2015 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships A-Pool in Buffalo, USA.](/sites/default/files/images/150428043349769_20150427_USA%2Bv%2BDEU_0097.jpg)
Sauer to continue as head US ice sledge hockey coach
USA Hockey also confirmed the support staff and the dates of the national team try-outs.
![Nikko Landeros](/sites/default/files/images/150504095741599_web%2B20150503_USA%2Bv%2BCAN_0268.jpg)
Nikko Landeros: From accident to ESPY nomination
Find out how the right sledge hockey equipment has helped this US athlete get to the highest level in his sport.
![Ian Offers coached the Peterborough Phantoms in Great Britain before taking the position of head coach for the national ice sledge hockey team.](/sites/default/files/images/160701095310075_hockey.jpg)
British sledge hockey team appoint new head coach
Ian Offers wants to develop the sport and take his team to another level in the coming years.
![Jessica Korber gave a presentation to the 16th IAKS Management Conference on Artificial Ice Rinks.](/sites/default/files/images/160602090009447_27073294046_66bc37fe88_o.jpg)
IAKS hears about barrier free ice hockey venues
Jessica Korber gave a presentation to the 16th IAKS Management Conference on Artificial Ice Rinks about creating ice hockey venues that are accessible for all.
![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)
Tyler McGregor: My first time in a sledge
Find out how McGregor became one of Canada’s most valuable players after taking up ice sledge hockey in 2011.
![participans at the meeting](/sites/default/files/images/160524084733518_Ice%2Bsledge%2Bhockey.jpg)
Important topics discussed at sledge hockey forum
Nine countries met with the Sport Technical Committee in Moscow, Russia, to speak about competitions, equipment and officials.
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Leduc to host first Canadian Sledge Hockey Championship
The inaugural 2016 Canadian Sledge Hockey Championship will be held 13-15 May.
![Russia become the European champion in ice sledge hockey.](/sites/default/files/images/160410220614153_Russia%2BEuropean%2BChampions.jpg)
Russia win gold at ice sledge hockey Euros
Italy took silver and Norway bronze in Ostersund, Sweden, on Sunday (10 April).
![Group of ice sledge hockey players](/sites/default/files/images/150428014047003_web%2B20150427_RUS%2Bv%2BITA_0051.jpg)
Russia in pole position heading into last day at sledge hockey Euros
Should the Paralympic silver medallists win their final game on Sunday (10 April) against Norway they will be crowned European champions.
Monthly preview: April 2016
Rio 2016 qualification events in wheelchair rugby and rowing, plus European Championships in swimming have major implications.
![Zdenek Krupicka](/sites/default/files/images/140313212232055_478173367_0.jpg)
Czech Republic take first win at sledge hockey Euros
A 1-0 win over hosts Sweden in Ostersund sees the team get their first points on the board.
Russia lead standings after win at Ostersund 2016
The Sochi 2014 silver medallists lead at the ice sledge hockey Euros on goal difference after their second game, whilst Italy and Norway are tied in second.
![Florian Planker](/sites/default/files/images/131025180454986_ITAvGER_Torino2013_IS_Hockey00076_0.jpg)
Italy, Russia, Norway, all secure opening Euros wins
The first day of the 2016 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey European Championships in Ostersund, Sweden, witnessed 11 goals.
![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)
Young yet experienced Kasperi ready for Euros
The 22-year-old has especially developed physically to help Sweden at Ostersund 2016.
![Five ice sledge hockey players on the field during a game](/sites/default/files/images/150320194040842_IPC%2BIce%2BSledge%2BHockey%2BWorld%2BChampionships%2B2015%2BB-Pool_442.jpg)
Teams arrive in Ostersund for sledge hockey Euros
Reigning champions Italy, hosts Sweden, Paralympic silver medallists Russia, Norway, Germany and the Czech Republic will play for honours from Tuesday (5 April).
![Two sledge hockey players on the ice, in a conversation](/sites/default/files/images/150428044514664_web%2B20150427_USA%2Bv%2BDEU_0073.jpg)
USA claim first-ever Pan Pacific gold
The host nation extended its sledge hockey dominance, with Declan Farmer coming up big.
![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 tries for sledge hockey turnaround
The upcoming European Championships offer Norway a chance to regain their regular spot on the podium.