OSTRAVA 2019 - News

U.S. star forward enters the home A-Pool Worlds in an unusual position, as the United States are not the defending champions for the first time in seven years

Local Organising Committee meets to review planning and operational framework of the inaugural championships in Slovakia, followed by a site visit to the official competition venue Dolny Kubin Ice Stadium

Six teams to make history at the inaugural edition set to take place from 26-31 August in Dolny Kubin

Tournament will be returning to the USA for the first time in a decade and will take place from 24 to 31 May this year, accreditation deadline is 14 April

Reigning world champions Canada face Germany, Czechia play Slovakia, China take on Korea and hosts USA meet Norway on opening day (24 May) at LECOM Harborcenter 

As the year comes to a close, let’s wrap up the top moments for World Para Ice Hockey in 2024 

The first United States squad to win gold in the Paralympic Winter Games helped shift attitudes towards disabilities and paved the way for the development of the country's successful Para ice hockey programme

Top-seeded Finns narrowly defeat Thailand 1-0 to win gold at the World Para Ice Hockey Championships C-Pool, sealing promotion to the B-Pool for next season and keeping their dream of qualifying for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games alive; Austria beats Australia to clinch bronze

Hosted in conjunction with USA Hockey, the tournament will mark the first time in a decade and fourth in history the USA plays host to the A-Pool Worlds

Four teams compete from 26 to 30 November with Finland keen to regain a spot in the B-Pool as Australia return to international ice after six-year hiatus and Austria aim to repeat their 2016 winning show, while the hosts target their first victory at the Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena

Australia, Austria, Finland and hosts Thailand will take part in the fourth edition of the tournament from 26-30 November at the Thailand International Ice Hockey Arena

Dolny Kubin, Slovakia welcomed nearly 40 athletes from six different countries including debut participants from Hungary, Ukraine and the Netherlands at third edition of World Para Ice Hockey development initiative

U.S. has now won every edition of the event while Canada claim silver and Team Europe take bronze in Skien, Norway

The Milano Cortina 2026 Paralympic Winter Games will open on 6 March 2026

World Para Ice Hockey releases rosters for five teams set to compete at third edition of event from 25-28 October

Event will run from 7 to 11 November and feature athletes from Slovakia, France, Finland, Hungary and the Netherlands

Defending champions USA, Canada, Great Britain, Team Europe and Team Pacific keen to kick-off action at Skien Fritidspark as competition schedule for Women’s World Challenge announced from 25 to 28 October

Officiating Camp will take place from 14-18 November at the Gangneung Hockey Centre, the same venue that hosted the PyeongChang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games competition, to train and evaluate promising future officials, referees and linespersons from around the world to further develop the sport

The International Paralympic Committee Governing Board announced the six sports approved for inclusion in the 2030 Winter Paralympics in France, it will be the 10th edition in which Para ice hockey will be part of the competition programme

World Para Ice Hockey joins International Disability Inclusion Conference: Harnessing the transformational impact of Para sport during the Paralympic Games in Paris to speak about the success of the Women's World Challenge to increase female participation and inclusion in the sport