World Para Ice Hockey Schedule for PyeongChang 2018 Paralympics

The first puck will drop at 1200 KST (0400 CET), between Norway and Italy. The hosts - and current World Championship bronze medallists - South Korea will then take the ice against Japan. The attention will then turn to Canada, who look to add the Paralympic gold to their world title from last April, as they face off against Sweden.

The USA will begin their campaign for a third straight Paralympic title on day two (11 March) against Japan.

Preliminary matches will continue until 13 March, with the first games set for noon each day in the Gangneung Hockey Centre. Playoff games will be contested from 14-15 March to not only decide the teams for the finals but also determine ranking from fifth place and above.

Two teams will battle for the bronze medal on 17 March, with the match scheduled for 1200.

Before the Closing Ceremony begins on 18 March, the Paralympic champion will first be decided with the match to take place at noon.

A detailed schedule of Para ice hockey competition at PyeongChang 2018 can be found here: www.paralympic.org/sites/default/files/document/180112134921391_PWG+2018+-+Para+Ice+Hockey+schedule+-+Master.pdf

The Paralympic Winter Games take place in PyeongChang from 9-18 March. Tickets can be purchased at www.cosport.com

Para Ice Hockey Schedule

PRELIMINARY GAMES, times in KST

Saturday, 10 March

• Game 1 NOR vs ITA - 1200
• Game 2 KOR vs JPN - 1530
• Game 3 CAN vs SWE - 1900

Sunday, 11 March

• Game 4 USA vs JPN - 1200
• Game 5 KOR vs CZE - 1530
• Game 6 CAN vs ITA - 1900

Monday, 12 March

• Game 7 USA vs CZE - 1200
• Game 8 CAN vs NOR - 1530
• Game 9 ITA vs SWE - 1900

Tuesday, 13 March

• Game 10 USA vs KOR - 1200
• Game 11 NOR vs SWE - 1530
• Game 12 CZE vs JPN - 1900

Wednesday, 14 March

• Game 13 (playoffs 1) Third place Group A vs fourth place Group B - 1600
• Game 14 (playoffs 2) Third place Group B vs fourth place Group A - 2000

Thursday, 15 March

• Game 15 (semi-finals) First place Group A vs second place Group B - 1200
• Game 16 (semi-finals) First place Group B vs second place Group A - 2000

Friday, 16 March

• Game 16 (rank 7) Loser playoffs 1 vs loser playoffs 2 - 1600
• Game 17 (rank 8) Winner playoffs 1 vs winner playoffs 2 - 2000

Saturday, 17 March

• Bronze medal game: Loser semi-finals 1 vs loser semi-finals 2 - 1200

Sunday, 18 March

• Gold medal game: Winner semi-finals 1 vs winner semi-finals 2 - 1200

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC)

The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) is the global governing body of the Paralympic Movement. The IPC supervises the organisation of the Summer and Winter Paralympic Games, and serves as the International Federation for ten sports, for which it oversees and co-ordinates the World Championships and other competitions, including World Para Ice Hockey. The IPC is committed to enabling Paralympic athletes to achieve sporting excellence and to developing sport opportunities for all persons with an impairment from the beginner to the high performance level. In addition, the IPC aims to promote the Paralympic values, which include courage, determination, inspiration and equality.