Cozzolino scores pair, Canada blanks Czechs to remain unbeaten at Para Hockey Cup

Dominic Cozzolino scored two goals for a second straight game while Adam Kingsmill and Mitchell Garrett combined for the shutout in Canada's 3-0 victory over the Czech Republic at the Para Hockey Cup in Quispamsis, N.B., on Monday.

Anton Jacobs-Webb also scored for the Canadians, who improved to 2-0 following Sunday's tournament-opening 4-1 win over China.

Canada captain Tyler McGregor set up both Cozzolino goals after reaching the scoresheet in each of the team's goals against China.

"I am fortunate to play with some pretty good linemates [in McGregor and Jonathan Daigle] who make my job easy," Cozzolino, who hails from Mississauga, Ont., told Hockey Canada.

"We will reset, focus on the next game and get back to what makes us successful."

Canada faces the United States (2-0) on Wednesday at 6 p.m. ET.

The Americans routed China 11-1 on Monday, a day after blanking the Czechs 3-0. Brody Roybal and Jack Wallace each collected five points against China.

The Canadians lost to the U.S. in the International Para Hockey Cup final last month in Ostrava, Czech Republic.

The Americans also beat Canada in the gold-medal game of the World Para Ice Hockey Championshipin Moose Jaw, Sask., in May and June.

But playing their rivals never gets old, Cozzolino pointed out.

"Ever since I was four or five years old playing hockey in my driveway, it is what I envisioned," he said. "It still gives me goosebumps to put on the Maple Leaf against them."

Canada assistant coach Greg Westlake said he and head coach Russ Herrington plan to encourage the players to enjoy Wednesday's game, noting the "fun" rivalry with the U.S.

"We are in our home country promoting a sport that not everyone has seen live before, so you focus on the positives," said