‘Don’t start hurling a bunch of insults and expect us to sit down’ with Dennis to strike new deal: Broad
Forest’s McGregor wins gold at International Para Hockey Cup
October 24, 2026
Barry Wright/The Independent
It’s gold for Tyler McGregor (below) and his Team Canada mates at the International Para Hockey Cup in Czechia.
The Canadians struck for three goals in the second period to break a scoreless tie and go on to beat the Americans, 5-1 in the gold medal game Saturday.
McGregor was held off the scoresheet and ended the tournament with five goals and seven points in five games.
The Canadian win avenged a loss to Team USA to open the preliminary round last weekend.
The Americans were four-time defending champions.
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