Press Release

(Richmond, BC – June 23rd) Team Canada claimed a 54-44 win over Sweden today to kick off its 2016 Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament campaign.

Though Canada started strong, Sweden brought the game back to a 26-26 tie at halftime. To start the third, Coach Orr subbed in Zak Madell, Miranda Biletski, Mike Whitehead and Trevor Hirschfield. The lineup quickly forced four turnovers to build a lead. Canada never looked back, finishing the game with a double-digit lead.

(Richmond, BC) – Despite a packed crowd of supporters in the stands at the Richmond Olympic Oval, Team Canada fell to Australia 62-54 and claimed the silver medal at the 2014 Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament.

(Richmond, BC) – After the first day of the 2014 Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, Team Canada is undefeated and will head into semi-final action tomorrow. Canada beat Denmark 62-47 and New Zealand 62-45 in front of large crowds at the Richmond Olympic Oval.

“Everyone on the team played valuable minutes,” said Team Canada Head Coach Kevin Orr after the game. “Today we made some important first steps towards our goal of winning gold at Canada Cup and ultimately at the 2014 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships.”

(Richmond, BC) – In just 10 days, eight of the top wheelchair rugby teams in the world will converge on the Richmond Olympic Oval for the 2014 Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament. Canada Cup, which runs from June 19-21, is the most elite wheelchair rugby tournament outside of the Paralympics or World Championships.

This year, the tournament’s result will determine seeding for the 2014 World Wheelchair Rugby Championships.

(Richmond, BC) – Team Canada will face off against the Team Japan during a demonstration wheelchair rugby game at the Richmond Olympic Oval on Friday, May 9^th. Members of the media and the public are invited to come watch these two great murderball nations battle against one another as they prepare for the 2014 Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament. Entry is free.

The game is a test match for the 2014 Canada Cup International Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, which will take place from June 19-21 at the Richmond Olympic Oval.