Tousignant breaks gender barrier as Canada crushes South Korea in Para hockey worlds opener

Dominic Cozzolino had five goals and eight points, while James Dunn added three goals as Canada opened the World Para Hockey Championship on Monday night by crushing South Korea 15-1 at the Moose Jaw Events Centre in Moose Jaw, Sask.

The Canadians led 7-0 after the first period and 11-0 heading into the third. Canada outshot South Korea 42-6.

Canada, which plays in Group A with Czechia, the United States and South Korea, will face Czechia on Tuesday. Teams in Group B are Germany, China, Italy and Norway. The medal games are scheduled for Sunday.