Canada falls to United States at para hockey worlds opener

Declan Farmer scored twice as the United States defeated Canada 3-1 in the opening game for both teams at the 2019 para ice hockey world championship.

Greg Westlake gave Canada a 1-0 lead early in the second period when he tucked a loose puck into the left corner past U.S golatender Steve Cash.

Farmer responded just over two minutes later on a short-handed breakaway, then Noah Grove tapped in a pass from Chris Douglas on a two-on-one to put the Americans up 2-1.

Famer capped the win with an empty-net goal.

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Farmer, Grove lead U.S. past Canada at Para hockey worlds

6 years ago

Duration 1:12

United States beats Canada 3-1 at world Para hockey championships, Declan Farmer 2 goals and Noah Grove scores game winner.

Dominic Larocque stopped 11 shots for Canada.

Cash made 10 saves for the U.S.

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Duration 2:02:50

2019 World Para Hockey Championships from Ostrava, Czech Republic.