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New Para Ice Hockey Attendance Record Set at 2026 Winter Games for US vs Italy
The match attracted 8,992 fans, breaking Paralympic and world records for Para ice hockey attendance, highlighting growing interest in the sport.
- On March 8, 2026, the preliminary round match at Milan Cortina set a record attendance of 8,992 spectators between the US and Italy Para ice hockey teams.
- Responding to the turnout, organizers said the energy across venues demonstrates how powerful and inspiring Paralympic sports can be.
- On March 7, 2026, the United States roared back to win 14-1, with Malik Jones scoring during the Group A match, reflecting its recent dominance in Para ice hockey.
- Italy Para ice hockey team stunned fans by scoring 25 seconds after the puck drop, and the home crowd roared in delight and surprise.
- The result also set a historical marker by breaking earlier attendance records, surpassing the 8,462 Paralympic and 8,600 world championship figures, organizers say it raises Para ice hockey's visibility and legacy.
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With nearly 9,000 spectators recorded in the Milanese arena of Santa Giulia, the match between the United States and Italy has settled as the most followed encounter of para-hockey-sur-glace in the history of the Paralympic Winter Games. This Saturday, March 07, 2026 will undeniably remain in history, both the Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Games and the...
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