The final game for the Canadians featured the Nordiques against Australia. The 'Diques were pumped for the match as were the Australians, with a lot of pride at stake, as well as a nice trophy. The Canadians served notice to the world that they we're back in form, and ready to once again be a medal threat at the international level.

The score was tied at the half, with the Canadians shining until the final moments of the 1st half, when the Aussies took advantage of three Canadian mistakes and converted them into three goals to tie things up at 20-20. The 'Diques came out and dominated the 2nd half, playing a solid, strategic game. When the score clock ticked off to end the game, the Canadians had a four goal margin, winning 39-35 with their split squad against the Paralympic silver-medal winning Australians.

Dave Willsie from London, Ontario led the way with 14 goals, followed by Garett Hickling and Al Semeniuk with a dozen goals each. Martin Larocque scored the other goal for the Nordiques.

In the lead up game to the 3rd place match, the 'Diques lost to the USA Stars by a score of 34-29. Dave Willsie led the scoring for the Canadians with 16 goals, with a double teamed Garett Hickling scoring another 5. A pair of Canadian 2.0's, Martin Larocque and Al Semeniuk, scored 4 goals each in the game. The USA Stars ended up losing in overtime in the finals to the USA Stripes in a high-scoring 55-54 game.

In the final game for Canada Ice, the young Canadian team fell to the Belgians by a score of 39-36. Ian Chan led the scoring with 20 goals, followed by Mike Whitehead with 10. Patrice Simard and Mike Bacon scored three apiece to round out the Canadian scoring.

The Canadian team, along with the other teams who were present, received a written clarification on the bumper rules, and is currently having several of their chairs modified by Eagle Sport Chairs to fit the wording of the document. The modifications to the chairs will be done in time for the Mini International Tournament in Montgomery.

Today is a travel day for the team, as they prepare to leave from the Roosevelt Centre to their new location in Montgomery, AL. It is about a two and a half hour drive from Warm Springs. While in Montgomery, they will be participating in a Mini International Tournament with some serious competition from the #1 ranked team in the US, and the #2 ranked team in the world. This tournament features Canada, Australia, the Lakeshore Demolition and Team Texas. At this point, I do not know the composition of Team Texas, but when I do, I will post the info to this site.