Farmer hat-trick propels USA to fifth straight Paralympic sled hockey final The United States secured a 6-1 victory over the Czech Republic in the semi-finals of the Paralympic sled hockey tournament in Milan on Friday, advancing to the gold medal game for the fifth consecutive Paralympic Games. Declan Farmer led the charge with a hat-trick, scoring three goals and assisting on the other three, as the Americans dominated the match after conceding the opening goal. Farmer’s performance set new records for most goals and points in a single Paralympic tournament, with 14 goals and 24 points in Milan. The Czech Republic opened the scoring early in the first period, but Farmer tied the game late in the same frame. The United States took control in the second period with a flurry of goals, as David Eustace and Farmer both scored within a 30-second span. Farmer extended his lead in the third period with another goal, while Josh Pauls added a fourth for the Americans. Noah Grove sealed the win with a powerplay goal, and Eustace finished with three points. The win marks the United States’ fifth consecutive appearance in the Paralympic gold medal game, where they will face either Canada or China in the final. The Czech Republic, who have never finished higher than fifth at a Paralympics, will compete for the bronze medal. Farmer’s historic performance underscores the team’s dominance, as they continue their quest for a fifth consecutive title.#united_states #milan #czech_republic #declan_farmer #paralympic_sled_hockey
