Canadians pile up blowout victories

GANGNEUNG, SOUTH KOREA— Liam Hickey and Billy Bridges each had two goals and two assists, helping Canada remain undefeated at the IPC world para hockey championship with a 7-0 win over Italy on Thursday. Canada opened with a 9-0 win over Norway on Wednesday and will take on Sweden Friday. This is the first world championship to take place since the International Paralympic Committee renamed the sport — formerly known as sledge hockey — in November.