Canada edges Czech Republic for 2nd victory at Para hockey worlds

Canada will put its unbeaten record to the test on Wednesday night when it faces the powerhouse United States squad in the World Para Hockey Championship at the Moose Jaw Events Centre.

Canada improved to 2-0 in the eight-team tournament on Tuesday by edging Czech Republic 2-1 on goals from captain Tyler McGregor and Adam Dixon, who started the night three points shy of the 250-point milestone in international play.

Goaltender Dominic Larocque made nine saves for Canada.

Radek Zelinka scored a second-period power-play goal for Czech Republic, which slipped to 1-1 in the Group A pool that includes the U.S. (2-0), Canada (2-0) and Korea (0-3).

WATCH | Adam Dixon leads Canada past Czech Republic:

Adam Dixon scores winner as Canada edges Czech Republic at Para hockey worlds

1 year ago

Duration 0:25

Adam Dixon scored the game-winning goal in the second period as Canada remained undefeated at the world Para hockey championship with a 2-1 victory over the Czech Republic.

China leads Pool B with a 2-0 record, followed by Germany and Italy, both at 1-1, and Norway at 0-2.

Dominic Cozzolino, who had an eight-point night for Canada in Monday's 15-1 romp over Korea, had his stats line changed from five goals and three assists, to four goals and four assists after the game.

Canada entered Tuesday's game against Czech Republic with a 12-0 record and 51-2 scoring advantage.

In other games Wednesday, Germany plays China, and Norway faces Italy. The playoff round starts Friday.

WATCH | Female para hockey player breaks gender barrier to make history:

#TheMoment this female para hockey player broke the gender barrier and made history

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Duration 1:14

Raphaëlle Tousignant made history by becoming the first woman to play for Canada's National Para Hockey Team at the World Championships in Moose Jaw, Sask. She dreams of playing in the Paralympics and hopes to inspire a new generation of young female athletes.