2009-10 NATIONAL MEN'S SLEDGE HOCKEY TEAM

MATT COOK
1987-2010

It is with great sadness that Hockey Canada announces that National Sledge Team member Matt Cook has lost his battle with cancer, passing away peacefully at home in Edmonton on Sunday, surrounded by family. » more

CANADA 9 – KOREA 0
EXHIBITION | TUE. JAN. 19

Corbin Watson earned his first international shutout as the Canadians wrapped up a sweep of the Asian side with a lopsided win. Bradley Bowden had five points in the win, while Greg Westlake added four of his own.

CANADA 8 – KOREA 2
EXHIBITION | MON. JAN. 18

With Canada playing its 100th international game since becoming a part of Hockey Canada in 2004, Billy Bridges scored three times – including his 100th career goal – and added four assists in a one-sided victory.

CANADA 4 – KOREA 0 
EXHIBITION | SUN. JAN. 17

Greg Westlake, Marc Dorion, Jeremy Booker and Brad Bowden scored the goals and Benoit St-Amand earned the shutout as Canada’s National Sledge Team defeated Korea 4-0 on Sunday afternoon in exhibition action in Surrey, B.C.

CANADA 0 – UNITED STATES 3 EXHIBITION | SAT. OCT. 31

Canada held the advantage in shots on goal, but a pair of first-period goals were too much to overcome as it was blanked by the Americans. The loss evens the home-and-home series with the U.S. at two wins apiece.

JEAN LABONTÉ NAMED CAPTAIN
OF NATIONAL SLEDGE TEAM

Jean Labonté, who has been captain of Canada’s National Sledge Team since the 2007-08 season, will wear the ‘C’ once again in 2009-10, leading the Canadians towards Vancouver and the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games. » more