The 2024 World Para Ice Hockey season was filled with thrilling gold-medal matches, major upsets, and key developments in the sport.
- Canada’s A-Pool Victory: After three consecutive losses to the USA, Canada finally won the World Para Ice Hockey Championships A-Pool gold on home ice in Calgary, securing their first title since 2017.
- Norway Wins B-Pool: Norway claimed gold in an overtime thriller against Germany, earning promotion to the A-Pool for next season.
- Finland Triumphs in C-Pool: Finland edged Thailand 1-0 to win gold and advance to the B-Pool, sweeping all individual awards.
- U.S. Women Dominate: Team USA won their third straight Women’s World Challenge gold with an undefeated record, outscoring opponents 27-0.
- Growing the Sport: A Skills Development Camp in Slovakia welcomed athletes from six countries, including first-time participants Hungary, Ukraine, and the Netherlands, while a new officiating camp in Korea helped train future referees.
- Women’s Representation Rises: At the UNESCO Disability Inclusion Conference, Michelle Laflamme highlighted the growth of female participation in Para ice hockey, increasing from 0.01% to 19%.
- New Leadership: Fresh faces joined the Athletes’ and Sport Committees, ensuring continued progress for the sport.
Overall, 2024 was a year of breakthroughs, inclusivity, and expansion for World Para Ice Hockey.
