Vincent Boily netted four goals as Canada wrapped up the preliminary round of the International Para Hockey Cup with a commanding 7-0 win against the Czech Republic in Nymburk on Wednesday. Tyler McGregor added his fourth goal of the tournament, and Liam Hickey and Adam Dixon also found the back of the net. Dominic Cozzolino contributed with four assists to the victory.
Goalies Jean-Francois Huneault and Corbin Watson shared duties in the Canadian goal, making a total of nine saves as Canada outshot the Czech Republic 23-9. The two teams are scheduled to face off again in a semifinal match on Friday.
Reflecting on the game, McGregor praised the team’s relentless performance across all zones for the entire 45 minutes. He highlighted the team’s continuous improvement throughout the tournament, emphasizing the need to stay prepared for the upcoming challenge.
“We anticipate a more aggressive and physical Czech team in the next game. We have identified areas for improvement and will be fully prepared for Friday’s match,” McGregor stated confidently.
