Canada to face U.S. for gold at Para hockey worlds after shutout win over Czechs

Dominic Cozzolino and James Dunn each scored twice as Canada defeated the Czech Republic 5-0 on Saturday in the semifinals at the world Para hockey championship in Moose Jaw, Sask.

Canada will face a familiar foe in the United States for gold, with Sunday's matchup marking the sixth straight final between the rivals at the tournament. 

The Americans are searching for their third straight world title, while Canada hasn't won gold since 2017. The Canadians have not beaten the U.S. in any competition since 2021, with a 4-2 win during a two-game series in St. Louis.

Adam Dixon collected three assists against the Czechs, while captain Tyler McGregor picked up a pair.

The Americans advanced to the final earlier on Saturday with a dominant 10-2 win over China that saw stars Declan Farmer and Brody Roybal each score a hat trick.

Canada finished the preliminary round with a 2-1 record, defeating Korea 15-1 and the Czech Republic 2-1 before falling 3-0 to the Americans on Wednesday.

China will face the Czechs in the bronze-medal game on Sunday at 5 p.m. ET.

More to come.

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