Canada will not have the opportunity for wheelchair rugby redemption after falling to the United States 60-55 in Saturday's semifinal match.
The defending Paralympic silver medallist Canadians got caught playing catch up as American Chuck Aoki put up a dominant 34-point performance.
Undefeated USA #wheelchairrugby moves on to gold medal match, Canada plays for bronze tomorrow. Final score 60-55. https://t.co/gKLk9tbiNd
— @CBCOlympics
Canada will have to settle for a chance at bronze in Sunday morning (CBCSports.ca, 7:50 p.m. ET). The Canadians' opponent will be either Japan or Australia, who will play in the other semifinal today (CBCSports.ca at 3 p.m. ET.)
Zak Madell, of Okotoks, Alta. had 31 points, while Cody Caldwell contributed seven.
Mike Whitehead scores at the end of the 1st period to bring the score up to 14-13 for USA. #wheelchairrugby https://t.co/A9zCsiOy4I
— @CBCOlympics
The Canadians have not been able to capture Paralympic gold but came close at the 2012 London Games, where they suffered a heart-breaking defeat to Australia in the final.
Canada to fight for wheelchair rugby bronze after loss to U.S. in semis
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