Hockey

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• U.S. Men's National Team fell 3-2 in overtime to Czechia on April 22 in preliminary round of IIHF World Championship. • Goals by American forwards kept game close, but Czechia netted winner late. • Team USA advances to face next opponent Friday, aiming for quarterfinal berth.

• Team USA's sled hockey squad won gold at the 2026 Paralympics by capturing the final event of the competition, clinching an unprecedented fifth straight Paralympic title. • The American sled hockey team received their historic gold medals and heard the Star Spangled Banner play following the victory on March 15, 2026. • The achievement represents a dominant run of Paralympic success for the United States in winter sports competition.

The United States men's para ice hockey team beat Czech Republic 6-1 in the semifinals on March 13, 2026, in Milan, advancing to Sunday's gold medal final against Canada after sweeping Olympic hockey golds last month. Forward Kevin McKee scored twice, as the US seeks the first-ever clean sweep of Olympic and Paralympic tournaments. Canada, Paralympic runners-up in recent years, advanced past China 4-2; captain Tyler McGregor eyes redemption. US coach David Hoff urged focus: 'Put the blinders on.'