The 2026 Para Ice Hockey Games are smashing records like a puck to the back of the net. Following the Paris 2024 Paralympics, where over 11 million Canadians tuned in, digital engagement has skyrocketed.

CBC Gem streaming hours in for the Paralympics? Up a jaw-dropping 632 per cent from 2024.

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And the fans? Oh, they’re showing up. A record 8,992 packed the stands for the U.S.A. vs. Italy game, their cheers echoing like thunder. The world is watching — are you?

And why wouldn’t they be? Canada’s Para ice hockey team is on fire, skating through the Milano Paralympics with a flawless 3-0 record. Their grit, their heart, their unrelenting determination — it’s the stuff of legend.

Now, all eyes are on Friday’s semifinal showdown against China. Win that, and it’s on to the gold medal, most likely against the U.S.

But here’s the thing: this isn’t just about the players on the ice. It’s about the communities that built the rinks, the families that cheered from the stands, and the playgrounds where dreams first took root.

Before Hockey Canada took the reins, the sport was governed by Sledge Hockey of Canada (SHOC).........

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