Team USA claimed its first-ever World Championship at the 2009 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships. The U.S. opened the tournament with victories over Italy and Korea before falling to Norway, 2-1, to close preliminary round action. After a 2-1 semifinal shootout victory over Canada, Team USA shut out Norway, 1-0, in the gold-medal game to avenge their preliminary-round loss and win gold.
DATE | OPPONENT | RESULT |
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May 9 | Italy | W, 3-0 |
May 10 | Korea | W, 2-1 |
May 12 | Norway | L, 1-2 |
May 14 | Canada Semifinals |
W, 2-1 (SO) |
May 16 | Norway Gold-Medal Game |
W, 1-0 |