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Five things to know: Italy's sledge hockey team
Find out why Italy are going into the Sochi 2014 Paralympics with little to lose as the seventh-ranked team.

IPC to livestream over 300 hours from Sochi 2014 Paralympics
• Five HD channels will show all winter sports live via www.paralympic.org• Team of writers will produce around 150 stories during the Games

USA beat Canada in exhibition sledge series
The Americans snapped the Canadians’ 16-game winning streak by taking two victories in their exhibition ice sledge hockey series.

IPC saddened by the passing of Thor Kleppe
Kleppe played a key role in the development of Ice Sledge Hockey and Wheelchair Dance Sport

Peter Ojala believes in Swedish underdogs
Why would Sweden’s ice sledge hockey team nominate a captain who’s making his Paralympic debut?
Per Kasperi: My Sochi 2014 diet
Find out what Swedish ice sledge hockey star Per Kasperi eats for each meal as he trains for the Sochi 2014 Paralympics.

8 for 8: Sweden preview
Here’s a look at Sweden’s ice sledge hockey team headed to Sochi 2014 ranked No. 8 in the world.
USA to face Canada in three game ice sledge hockey series
Series will act as final warm-up competition prior to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Five things to know: Sweden's sledge hockey team
Find out five fun facts about eighth-ranked Sweden leading up to the Sochi 2014 Paralympic Winter Games.

Sad passing of Dr. Aart Kruimer
IPC sends its condolences to the family and friends of Dr. Aart Kruimer, one of the world's leading figures in classification.
No. 14: Canada's sledge hockey team on top of the world
Canada’s ice sledge hockey team won their first world title since 2008, in addition to winning the Sochi 2014 Test Event and World Sledge Hockey Challenge.

USA Hockey nominates players for 2014 Paralympic Team
USA Hockey announced on Wednesday (11 December) the 17-players nominated for the 2014 U.S. Paralympic ice sledge hockey team which, subject to approval by the United States Olympic Committee, features 11 forwards, four defensemen and two goaltenders.

Per Kasperi: An introduction to me
Find out about the newest Paralympic.org blogger on the road to Sochi 2014 – a rising ice sledge hockey star from Sweden.
Ottobock spurs growth of sledge hockey in Norway
The Norwegian Ice Hockey Federation has received 12 sledges on loan for one year to help develop ice sledge hockey at the grassroots level.

Canada win gold at World Sledge Hockey Challenge
Canada defeated the USA for gold and Russia beat South Korea for bronze at the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.

Canada’s Greg Westlake nets hat trick against USA
In a matchup of arch-rivals, Canada defeated the USA at the World Sledge Hockey Challenge, as Russia triumphed against South Korea.

All North American final set at World Sledge Hockey Challenge
The USA beat Russia and Canada defeated South Korea in the semi-finals of the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.

Declan Farmer, Josh Pauls keep USA undefeated
The USA beat South Korea and Canada recorded a victory over Russia on the second day of the World Sledge Hockey Challenge.

Canada, USA open World Sledge Hockey Challenge with wins
Canada beat South Korea and the USA escaped with a win over Russia at the MasterCard Centre in Toronto.
Josh Pauls: USA-Canada rivalry healthy for sledge hockey
Heading into the World Sledge Hockey Challenge, IPC One to Watch Josh Pauls shares why his team’s rivalry with Canada is a good thing.