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At the 2023 Para Hockey Cup in Quispamsis, N.B., the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team captured its 10th championship all-time, marking the eighth-consecutive title for the team at the tournament. The U.S. fin- ished with a perfect 5-0-0-0 (W- OTW- OTL-L) record, capping off the tournament with a 3-0 win over Canada in the championship game. Leading the way for the Americans was goaltender Jen Lee, who started three games, including the final against Canada, and did not allow a single goal in 135 minutes of action. "The guys in front of me and the defense played their tails off," Lee said. "There were hardly any breakaway chances or odd-man rushes. It's an honor to be part of it all." Lee stopped all 13 shots he faced in the title game, finishing the tournament with 31 saves on as many shots and a 3-0-0-0 record. "It was definitely a physical game," Lee said. "Canada definitely played hard, but our guys battled through. We've been preaching playing through adversity, and it was definitely a great battle and another great game with Canada. We're happy to bring the Cup back to the U.S." The U.S. National Sled Hockey Team has no doubt they have two of the best goalies in the world. Lee opened the tournament by backstopping Team USA to a 3-0 win over Czechia in the preliminary round, earning U.S. Player of the Game honors. After fellow netminder Griffin LaMarre helped the U.S. to an 11-1 win over China the following day, Lee started the final preliminary round game against Canada and earned another shutout in a 5-0 victory. LaMarre then picked up a shutout of his own in a 6-0 win over Czechia in the semifinals. "Our goalies are two of the best in the world," said Declan Farmer. "They don't get the credit they deserve. It was cool to see Jen be that guy, he did a fantastic job and was definitely the key to our win." P 20 // JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2024 USAHOCKEYMAGAZINE.COM B ET W E E N T H E P I P ES P R E S E N T E D B Y PHOTOS BY Seamus Kelley; USA Hockey Archive; Hockey Canada Lee Locks It Down Jen Lee And The U.S. National Sled Hockey Team Take Home The 2023 Para Hockey Cup Championship "Our goalies are two of the best in the world. They don't get the credit they deserve. It was cool to see Jen be that guy, he did a fantastic job and was definitely the key to our win." - Declan Farmer