Our sledge hockey team opened the Vancouver 2010 Paralympic Winter Games with two solid wins this weekend against Italy (4-0) and Sweden (10-1). This 30-second clip shot by a spectator gives you an idea of the atmosphere in Vancouver:

Check out the video below to learn more about the game of sledge hockey from the Paralympians themselves, including Canadian flag bearer Jean Labonté.

Canada’s sledge hockey goaltender Paul Rosen is set to speak on April 23 at Blue Mountain 2010, OACC’s 37th annual conference. Make sure you register for the event to hear his motivating address.

And remember to cheer on the team! Canada will take on Norway tomorrow (March 16) at 8:30 p.m. Pacific Time.