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Oilers superfan Jeff Ottmeier from Edmonton joins us to discuss his bold vow made 9 years ago: no haircut until the Oilers bring home the cup again. With each victory, Jeff inches closer to a long-awaited trim, much to the delight of his hairdresser and fellow fans. Find out the story behind Jeff’s legendary pledge...

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...

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.

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.

Two high profile ambassadors of sledge hockey we on hand today to promote greater accessibility in sport. Jill Bennett has more

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Wed, Aug 15: An upcoming sledge hockey game and concert featuring George Canyon will raise funds for STARS and Ryan Straschnitzki.

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.

The Calgary Flames surprised a local sledge hockey team with fresh jerseys and tickets to a massive American hockey tournament. Cami Kepke reports.

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.

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...

A hockey training program in Saskatchewan is making a large impact with its unique approach and the young man behind it all with big ideas. As Taylor Shire explains, Om Hockey Systems president Tyadg McGauley has pledged to create change in Indigenous communities.

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...

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.