Canadian Blind Hockey Welcomes Paralympic Medalist and World Champion Tyler McGregor as New Ambassador
Tyler McGregor joins World Champion and Olympic Gold Medalist Natalie Spooner as Canadian Blind Hockey Ambassadors to Support the Growing Organization and Para Sport of Blind Hockey.
Toronto ON, Thursday February 12 2026 – Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to announce that the captain of Canada’s Para Ice Hockey Team, Tyler McGregor, is joining the charity as our newest Ambassador. His primary role will be to help raise awareness for Canadian Blind Hockey and champion the Para sport of Blind Hockey across Canada, while also supporting international development efforts.
“I feel so much gratitude. After nearly 15 years of competing, it’s important to reflect on how I can make the greatest impact across other Para sports, including Blind Hockey,” says McGregor. “Having been involved in Blind Hockey for almost a decade, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for the athletes and their dedication to the game. I’m incredibly grateful for the opportunity to help create pathways so that any athlete who wants to compete at the highest level in Para sport has access to opportunities like the Paralympics. I want Blind Hockey athletes to have that same chance.”
McGregor’s involvement will create a significant impact in the lives of children, youth, and adults who are blind or partially sighted across Canada, both on and off the ice. Canadian Blind Hockey is confident he will help recruit more Canadians who are blind or partially sighted to the game, while also supporting the international development of the sport, with the ultimate goal of inclusion in the Paralympic Games.
“Tyler McGregor is a Paralympic champion and a role model across Para sports, and his endorsement of Blind Hockey means so much to our community,” says Matt Morrow, Executive Director of Canadian Blind Hockey. “Tyler has reached the highest level as Canada’s captain on the world stage, and now he’s helping the next generation believe their dreams are possible too. For some Blind Hockey athletes, that dream is standing on a podium one day; for others, it’s the chance to get off the bench and take part in a weekly program. Tyler’s leadership shows that every dream matters.”
McGregor’s story is one of resilience and determination. At 15, his life changed when he was diagnosed with spindle cell sarcoma, a form of soft-tissue cancer that resulted in the amputation of his left leg above the knee. During his recovery, he was introduced to Para ice hockey and realized he still had a pathway to compete and find a new team. Tyler has been a fixture on the Men’s National Para Ice Hockey Team since 2012 and has collected three world titles (2013, 2017, 2024), Paralympic silver medals in 2018 and 2022, and a Paralympic bronze medal in 2014.
McGregor is currently preparing to represent Canada at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Milano. On behalf of the entire Canadian Blind Hockey community, we wish Tyler and the rest of Team Canada the very best of luck — Go Canada Go! We look forward to welcoming McGregor back to Canada as we host the 2026 Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament, March 20–22, at the Mattamy Athletic Centre.
ABOUT CANADIAN BLIND HOCKEY: Canadian Blind Hockey is a national registered charity that changes the lives of children, youth, and adults who are blind or partially sighted through local, regional, and national Blind Hockey programs, camps, and tournaments. Canadian Blind Hockey programs are made possible by our National Program Partner the CNIB Foundation and generous donors and sponsors across Canada. For more information please visit canadianblindhockey.com.
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