Over the Halloween weekend (October 30 & 31, 2009) the US National sled hockey team extends their season record to 5-2 as they split back-to-back games over Canada at the ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y. In game one Taylor Chace (Hampton Falls, N.H.) tied the game at 1 on a power-play with 8 seconds left in the game to force overtime; however, this wasn’t enough as Canada edge out the Americans 2-1. USA took control in game two with two goals in the 1st period and cruised to an 3-0 victory.
Alexi Salamone collides with a Japan player on 9-24-09. Picture from Steve DeMeo which can also be found at http://www.usahockey.com/Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&id=270442
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The Jr. USA team followed suit as they split games over Team Ontario. In game one they fell short 3-2 then bounced back in game two with a 2-1 victory.
| 2009-10 Jr. National Sled Hockey Results | ||
| Date | Location | Result |
| October 9 | Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, CO | 10-0 win over Phoenix |
| October 9 | Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, CO | 5-2 win over Utah |
| October 10 | Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, CO | 6-1 win over Phoenix |
| October 10 | Edge Ice Arena in Littleton, CO | 6-2 win over Colorado |
| October 30 | ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y | 2-3 loss over Team Ontario |
| October 31 | ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y | 2-1 win over Team Ontario |
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| 2009-10 U.S. National Sled Hockey Team Results | ||
| Date | Location | Result |
| September 11 | Lakeshore Lions Arena in Toronto, Ont | 3-4 Loss over Canada |
| September 12 | Lakeshore Lions Arena in Toronto, Ont | 2-1 Win (SO) over Canada |
| September 24 | ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y | 5-0 win over Japan |
| September 25 | ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y | 7-1 win over Japan |
| September 26 | ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y | 3-0 win over Japan |
| October 30 | ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y | 1-2 loss over Canada |
| October 31 | ESL Sports Centre in Rochester, N.Y | 3-0 win over Canada |
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Remaining 2009-10 U.S. National Sled Hockey Team Schedule
| Date | Event | Location |
| Nov. 14-22 | Four Nations Sled Challenge | Prince Edward Island |
| Jan. 16-25 | Japan Challenge | Nagano, Japan |
| March 13-20 | 2010 Paralympic Winter Games | Vancouver, B.C |
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Most current USA Sled Hockey team news with photos, videos, stats, bios, and full game recaps at
http://www.usahockey.com//Template_Usahockey.aspx?NAV=TU_10&ID=194136
Fans can watch the archive video of Team USA from both the Japan and Canada games hosted in NY at
Past USA Sled Hockey Team Postings:
September 15, 2009 — Sled Hockey Rivals USA & Canada Prepare for 2010 Paralympic Winter Games
May 16, 2009 — USA wins GOLD at IPC Sledge Hockey World Championship
May 14, 2009 — USA Men Sled Hockey team in Championship vs Norway
May 8, 2009 — Watch LIVE 09′ IPC Sledge Hockey World Championships
