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Canada's Dominic Cozzolino celebrates after scoring his side's third goal during a semifinal hockey match between Canada and China at the 2026 Winter Paralympics, in Milan, Italy, Friday, March 13, 2026. (AP Photo/Luca Bruno)

Cozzolino has five goals, Canada downs Selects 11-0 at International Para Hockey Cup

Oct 19, 2026 | 10:22 AM

NYMBURK — Dominic Cozzolino had five goals and an assist as Canada defeated the World Selects 11-0 Monday at the International Para Hockey Cup.

Cozzolino opened the scoring 1:40 into the game, but Canada broke the game open with four goals in the second period and cemented the win with six more in the third.

Adam Dixon added two goals and an assist, while Tyler McGregor scored twice and Vincent Boily had a goal and two assists.

Matteo Pellizzari scored a goal and added an assist, and Rob Armstrong, James Dunn and Liam Hickey each collected two assists.

Jean-François Huneault made four saves as Canada outshot the World Selects 38-4.

Canada, which opened the competition with a 5-3 loss to the defending champion United States on Sunday, next faces host Czechia on Wednesday.


This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 19, 2026.

The Canadian Press