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Team USA Wins Fifth-Straight Paralympic Sled Hockey Gold Over Canada
The U.S. sled hockey team defeated Canada 6-2 to continue their dominance in the event.
Mar. 15, 2026 at 5:48pm
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The U.S. Paralympic sled hockey team won gold over Canada at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Milan, Italy, marking their fifth-straight gold medal in the event. The team earned 13 gold medals as part of a 24-medal total, putting them in second place overall. Key players like Declan Farmer, Jack Wallace, Kayden Beasley and Brody Roybal helped secure the win for Team USA, who advanced to the gold medal game after defeating Czechia 6-1 in the semifinals.
Why it matters
The U.S. sled hockey team's fifth-straight Paralympic gold medal solidifies their dominance in the event, which was added to the Paralympics in 1994. This win also continues the U.S.'s recent success over rival Canada, as the men's and women's hockey teams also beat Canada for gold at the 2026 Winter Olympics just weeks earlier.
The details
In the gold medal game, Team USA defeated Canada by a score of 6-2 to claim their sixth Paralympic sled hockey title. The U.S. team had a "really solid effort from start to finish" according to head coach David Hoff, and they "stayed with what we were trying to do" with "patience and persistence" to secure the victory.
- Team USA advanced to the gold medal game after defeating Czechia 6-1 in the semifinals on March 13, 2026.
- The gold medal game between Team USA and Canada took place on March 15, 2026 at the Milano Santagiulia Ice Hockey Arena in Milan, Italy.
The players
Declan Farmer
A key player who helped Team USA win the gold medal.
Jack Wallace
A key player who helped Team USA win the gold medal.
Kayden Beasley
A key player who helped Team USA win the gold medal.
Brody Roybal
A key player who helped Team USA win the gold medal.
David Hoff
The head coach of the 2026 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team.
What they’re saying
“I thought we had a really solid effort from start to finish. I liked how we stayed with what we were trying to do and I thought our team had patience and persistence, which gives us a chance to play in the game we all want to on Sunday.”
— David Hoff, Head Coach, 2026 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team
What’s next
The U.S. sled hockey team will look to continue their dominance at the 2030 Winter Paralympics, where they will aim for their sixth-straight gold medal.
The takeaway
The U.S. Paralympic sled hockey team's fifth-straight gold medal demonstrates their unparalleled excellence in the sport, cementing their status as the premier sled hockey program in the world. Their recent success over rival Canada also highlights the depth of American hockey talent across all levels of competition.
