2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships
The 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships for A-Pool teams (Canada, Germany, Italy, Norway, South Korea, Sweden, United States) was held in Gangneung, South Korea, from 11 April through 20 April 2017. The opening ceremony was held on 11 April and games were played from 12 April through 20 April, followed by the closing ceremony.
| Tournament details | |
|---|---|
| Host country | South Korea |
| Venue(s) | Gangneung Hockey Centre Gangneung |
| Dates | 11–20 April 2017 |
| Teams | 7 |
| Final positions | |
| Champions | Canada |
| Runner-up | United States |
| Third place | South Korea |
| Fourth place | Norway |
| Website | gangneung2017 |
This event was previously known as the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships. On 30 November 2016, the International Paralympic Committee adopted the "World Para" brand across the ten sports it governs, the official name of the sport changed from "sledge hockey" to "Para ice hockey", and the event became the "World Para Ice Hockey Championships".
The World Championships for B-Pool teams (Czech Republic, Great Britain, Japan, Slovakia) was held at Hakucho Arena in Tomakomai, Japan, from 28 November to 3 December 2016.