Global National: April 16
The federal government has released its 2024 budget, taking aim at improving affordability amid Canada’s slowing economy, and an uphill road for the Liberals in the polls. The highlights from the new fiscal plan, including its focus on helping younger Canadians. Plus, Dawna Friesen speaks with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland about the increase in the...
Global National
Apr 16
Ten years after setting the goal, a N.B. man prepares for national sledge hockey team debut
A young sledge hockey player from New Brunswick is living his dream, as he prepares to play for Canada’s national sledge hockey team in front of a hometown crowd. As Shelley Steeves reports, it’s a goal that he set as a little boy.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
Dec 8, 2023
Making Team Canada a crowning achievement for 14-year-old Airdrie para-ice hockey player Hailey King
The puck has dropped on one of the largest para-ice hockey tournaments in Canada. More than 400 players are in Calgary for the Western Canadian Sledge Hockey tournament, including the newest and youngest member of Canada’s national women’s team. Cami Kepke catches up with the promising youngster.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Mar 24, 2023
Global National: March 20
Chinese President Xi Jinping is in Moscow, getting some face time with his friend Russian President Vladimir Putin, as the powerful pair pledges to deepen their “no limits” partnership. What that might mean, the reaction to this meeting of authoritarian leaders, and how at least one foreign policy expert isn’t ready to write the whole...
Global National
Mar 20, 2023
Canadian para ice hockey champion visits Echo Lake ice trail on Sledge Skate of Hope tour
Tyler McGregor, a para ice hockey champion, stopped by Regina’s Echo Lake ice trail on Thursday to skate 42 kilometres in an effort to pay tribute to Terry Fox and raise $100,000 for the Terry Fox Foundation. McGregor was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma in 2010 and underwent eight months of chemotherapy and the amputation...
Canada
Feb 9, 2023
Sledge Skate of Hope
Global’s Eilish Bonang catches up with Paralympian and sledge hockey player, Tyler McGregor, about his incredible fundraising initiative that will see him sledge skate 42 kilometers in all 10 Canadian provinces, raising money for the Terry Fox Foundation.
Global News Morning Halifax
Jan 5, 2023
Generosity helps Edmonton team replace adaptive sledge hockey equipment
A huge donation from an anonymous source and tons of community support is helping an Edmonton sledge hockey team replace some equipment that was stolen last month while in California for a tournament. Nicole Stillger has the update.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Dec 15, 2022
Kawartha Blazers sledge hockey team invites the public to try out the sport
The Blazers have a place for everyone who wants to play sledge hockey. Established to give those with a disability a chance to play but the team now welcomes everyone to take part.
Sports
Feb 10, 2020
Push for greater accessibility in sport
Two high profile ambassadors of sledge hockey we on hand today to promote greater accessibility in sport. Jill Bennett has more
Canada
Feb 1, 2020
Défi-Sportif AlterGo for disabled athletes
Fri, Apr 22: Sledge hockey player Mathieu Trudeau and Defi Sportif’s Jérémie Brisebois drop by Global News Morning to tell Camille Ross about Défi-Sportif AlterGo, a competition for disabled athletes.
Global News Morning Montreal
Apr 22, 2016
Prince Harry snaps picture for Justin Trudeau and fans
Following a sledge hockey exhibition as part of the Invictus Games 2017 countdown, Prince Harry and Justin Trudeau greeted and took some pics with fans. Prince Harry even took over the role as photographer as he snapped a picture of PM Trudeau and some lucky fans in the stands.
Canada
May 2, 2016
Get inspired by the stories behind Canada’s Paralympians
Kevin Rempel was a bronze medalist at the Sochi Olympics and now leads a program called ‘The Sledge Hockey Experience’. He speaks about the new perspectives and inspiration that can come from watching the Paralympics.
The Morning Show
Mar 7, 2022
Edmonton sledge hockey team has equipment stolen
Players from an Edmonton sledge hockey team are devastated after their adaptive equipment was stolen while they were in California for a tournament. Kim Smith reports on how the players managed to get some of it back.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Nov 24, 2022
Canada’s men’s sledge hockey team routs Norway 8-0, qualifies for semifinals
Canada’s men’s sledge hockey team shutout Norway 8-0 on Monday at the 2018 Pyeongchang Paralympics, locking up first place in Group A and qualifying for the semifinals.
Sports
Mar 12, 2018
‘Getting back on the ice is heartwarming’: Ryan Straschnitzki talks sledge hockey
Fri, Aug 17: Humboldt Broncos player Ryan Straschnitzki talks to Global’s Blake Lough about returning to the ice and his motivation to try sledge hockey.
Sports
Aug 17, 2018
Sledge hockey game ‘Cowboys ‘n Sleds’ offers healing in wake of Humboldt bus crash
Chris Cederstrand, a former national sledge hockey player, joins Global News Morning to discuss the details around Cowboys ‘n Sleds – a charity sledge hockey event taking place at Winsport.
Global News Morning Calgary
Sep 9, 2018
WinSport supports StrazStrong and STARS Air Ambulance
Wed, Aug 15: An upcoming sledge hockey game and concert featuring George Canyon will raise funds for STARS and Ryan Straschnitzki.
Global News Morning Calgary
Aug 15, 2018
11-year old’s passion for sledge hockey started with help from SMD
Paul Hamm has been playing sledge hockey for the past six years. The sport has helped him learn new skills, make new friends, travel to tournaments in the United States and boost his confidence.
Global News at 6 Winnipeg
Mar 20, 2019
Calgary Flames sponsor local sledge hockey team for prestigious U.S. tournament
The Calgary Flames surprised a local sledge hockey team with fresh jerseys and tickets to a massive American hockey tournament. Cami Kepke reports.
Sports
Oct 30, 2019
Calgary para-ice hockey player presented with custom sled
Para-ice hockey player Hailey King is getting a big assist from the hockey community. As Cami Kepke reports, a new Calgary foundation is aiming to provide equipment for athletes while highlighting the costs associated with adaptive sports.
Jun 5, 2022