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[Sochi Paralympics Day 9] Preview: Final Day, Final Medals, Closing Ceremonies

It’s the FINAL day of the 2014 Paralympic Games! Can Canada break into the Top 3 as predicted? IF the Ukraine doesn’t win any more Gold AND we bring home … Continue reading

March 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

[Sochi Paralympics Day 8] Recap: GOLD! GOLD! BRONZE! 3 Medals for Canada!

BOOM! BOOOOM! BOOOOOOOM!!!!!! GOLD in Men’s Giant Slalom, GOLD in Wheelchair Curling & BRONZE in Ice Sledge Hockey! How sweet it is! Lets break it down: Medal Standings With those … Continue reading

March 15, 2014 · Leave a comment

[Sochi Paralympics Day 8] Preview: Hockey Bronze? Curling Gold? We Find Out Tonight!

It’s the second last day of the Paralympics and our athletes have to make one last push for medals if we want to retain a Top 5 finish! Chances for … Continue reading

March 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

[Sochi Paralympics Day 7] Recap: GOLD for Dueck!!

Day 7 didn’t end the way I expected but it ended well for Canada! I’m currently in DC for my friends wedding but upon arriving to my hotel, I found … Continue reading

March 14, 2014 · Leave a comment

[Sochi Paralympics Day 7] Preview: Para-Snowboard Cross Debut!

Welcome to Day 7 and the Paralympic debut of Para-Snowboard Cross! Canada has 4 Paralympians in the mix of this new event, as well as 7 other athletes in other … Continue reading

March 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

[Sochi Paralympics Day 6] Recap: Bronze for Williamson but No Shot at Hockey Gold

Well Day 6 was an up-and-down day. Canada dominated and was dominated in Curling, then we won another Alpine Skiing BRONZE medal, but lost a shot at Hockey Gold, which … Continue reading

March 13, 2014 · Leave a comment

[Sochi Paralympics Day 6] Preview: Curling & Hockey on the Road to Gold!

Welcome to Day 6! Unlike Day 5, which was chock-full of events, Day 6 only has 5 events taking place, 3 for possible medals but the other 2 events are … Continue reading

March 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

[Sochi Paralympics Day 5] Recap: Epic NINTH Gold for Brian McKeever!

Day 5 started like Day 4 did, with weather delays due to heavy snow, however, unlike Day 4, the events did run and Canada brought home TWO more medals, GOLD … Continue reading

March 12, 2014 · Leave a comment

[Sochi Paralympics Day 5] Preview: Time for Some Cross-Country Magic

Welcome to Day 5! We’re now just past the halfway point of the Paralympics! How is Canada doing? Well, we were hoping for a Top 3 finish and to tie … Continue reading

March 11, 2014 · Leave a comment

[Sochi Paralympics Day 4] Recap: Wacky Weather, Wacky Results

Despite terrible weather, Canada’s Mark Arendz managed to win a Biathlon BRONZE medal today! However due to a ton of rain and fog, 10 of our Paralympians only got to … Continue reading

March 11, 2014 · Leave a comment