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Liam Hickey of St. John's helps Canada's sledge hockey team to two big wins at Paralympics

Newfoundlander scores twice in in each game on opening weekend

SaltWire Network | Posted: March 12, 2018, 1:38 a.m. | Updated: March 12, 2018, 1:38 a.m. | 1 Min Read

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Liam Hickey is doing his part for Canada.

Hickey, a 19-year-old from St. John's, had two goals and two assists as the Canadians romped to a 17-0 win over the Swedes in their opening game of the men's para (sledge) hockey competition at the 2018 POaralympics in PyeonChang on the weekend.

. Hickey had two more goals and Canada followed up with a 10-0 win over Italy on Sunday.

Canada finishes up its preliminary-round schedule with a game against Norway early Monday morning (NT).

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