Trending Now - Team USA Paralympic Sled Hockey Clinches Historic Gold in Italy
WHO:
United States Para Ice Hockey Team
Canada Para Ice Hockey Team
Jack Wallace, player for the U.S. team
Josh Pauls, captain of the U.S. team
China Para Ice Hockey Team
Czech Republic Para Ice Hockey Team
WHAT:
Kayden Beasley, Declan Farmer (the tournament’s MVP), and Brody Roybal also scored goals for the U.S. in the final match.
Liam Hickey scored both goals for Canada in the final.
The final set a new record attendance for the sport at a major tournament with 10,795 fans in attendance.
The previous attendance record was set during the preliminary round game between the U.S. and host nation Italy, which drew 8,992 spectators.
The U.S. completed a three-peat by winning gold in men's Paralympic sled hockey on March 15th, 2026.
Jack Wallace scored a hat trick and provided an assist in the final match.
The U.S. has now won five consecutive Paralympic titles.
The U.S. finished the Paralympics with a total of 24 medals, including five silver and six bronze.
China led the medal count with 44 total medals, including 15 gold.
The U.S. defeated Canada 6-2 in the Para ice hockey final.
Jack Wallace scored a hat trick in the final.
The U.S. became the first nation to sweep the hockey tournaments at the Olympics and Paralympics.
The U.S. won its fifth straight Paralympic title.
The U.S. has won six of the past seven editions of the Winter Paralympics.
China won the bronze medal by defeating Czechia 3-2.
The final set a new attendance record of 10,755 fans.
WHERE:
Milan Cortina, Italy
The preliminary round game was held between the U.S. and host nation Italy.
WHEN:
The final took place on March 15th, 2026.
The U.S. beat Canada in the Olympic ice hockey finals three weeks prior to March 15th, 2026.
WHY:
The U.S. aimed to continue its dominance in ice hockey at both the Olympics and Paralympics.
HOW:
U.S. captain Josh Pauls stated, “I’m glad we got it done because I think there’s a little bit more pressure with the men and women getting the golds too.”
Jack Wallace expressed, “It doesn’t get much better than that,” when asked about his hat trick.
Pauls reflected on Wallace's journey, saying, “I think watching Jack Wallace go from the player he was when he first started... to watch him score a hat trick, it’s just so awesome to be a part of people’s lives and to watch them succeed and put in the work.”
Jack Wallace described the team's performance as "a gritty f---ing game" and expressed his love for his teammates after the victory.
The U.S. team utilized effective gameplay, exemplified by Jack Wallace's hat trick, to secure victory.
(UPDATED March 16, 2026 05:35 UTC)
In an exciting final match, the U.S. team triumphed with goals from Kayden Beasley, Declan Farmer, who was named the tournament's MVP, and Brody Roybal, while Canada’s Liam Hickey scored both of their goals. The game set a new record attendance for the sport at a major tournament, with 10,795 fans in the stands, surpassing the previous record of 8,992 spectators from a preliminary round match between the U.S. and Italy. U.S. captain Josh Pauls expressed his relief at the victory, noting the added pressure of the men and women both winning gold, while teammate Jack Wallace celebrated his hat trick, reflecting on his personal growth as a player.
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(UPDATED March 15, 2026 23:03 UTC)
Today, the U.S. celebrated a remarkable achievement by winning gold in men's Paralympic sled hockey, marking their third consecutive title and fifth overall. In the final match, Jack Wallace stood out by scoring a hat trick and providing an assist, describing the team's performance as "a gritty f---ing game" while expressing his love for his teammates. Overall, the U.S. finished the Paralympics with a total of 24 medals, while China led the medal count with 44, including 15 gold.
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(UPDATED March 15, 2026 21:00 UTC)
In a thrilling final held in Milan Cortina, Italy, the United States Para Ice Hockey Team triumphed over Canada with a score of 6 to 2, marking their fifth consecutive Paralympic title. Jack Wallace shone brightly in the match, scoring a hat trick and helping the U.S. become the first nation to sweep the hockey tournaments at both the Olympics and Paralympics. Meanwhile, China secured the bronze medal by defeating the Czech Republic 3 to 2, and the final set a new attendance record with 10,755 fans in the stands.