Sledge Hockey: Canada beats Norway, wins gold at Sochi 2014 tune-up

Led by captain Greg Westlake, Canada romped to a sledge hockey victory in Sochi, Russia.

Sledge Hockey: Canadian captain Greg Westlake accepts his Player of the Game award.

Sledge Hockey: Canadian captain Greg Westlake accepts his Player of the Game award.



Led by captain Greg Westlake, Canada romped to a 5-0 victory over Norway on Monday, winning gold in Sochi, Russia, in a tune-up tournament for next February’s Paralympics.

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