November 3, 2013 - Canadian Athletes Compete in International Competitions

On November 3, 2013, you'd have seen Canadian athletes competing across multiple international stages. Canada's U18 hockey team went undefeated to claim gold, while the sledge hockey squad won the IPC World Championship. Damian Warner earned decathlon bronze at the World Championships. On the rugby pitch, the Māori All Blacks defeated Canada 40-15 at BMO Field. Canada also sent a record 442 athletes to the Kazan Universiade. Keep scrolling to discover the full story behind each remarkable performance.

Key Takeaways

• On November 3, 2013, the Māori All Blacks defeated Canada 40-15 at BMO Field in Toronto, attended by 22,566 fans.
• Canadian captain Aaron Carpenter and Jeff Hassler scored tries in the losing effort against the Māori All Blacks.
• Liam Underwood contributed a penalty and conversion for Canada during the November 3 match in Toronto.
• Zac Guildford was named man of the match after the Māori All Blacks scored six tries against Canada.
• The Māori All Blacks' North America tour, which included the November 3 match, was announced on May 23, 2013.

Canada Wins U18 Hockey Championship Over the USA

Canada's National Men's Under-18 Team claimed gold at the 2013 IIHF Ice Hockey U18 World Championship, defeating the United States 3-2 on April 28, 2013, at the Bolshoy Ice Dome in Sochi, Russia. This Canada triumph ended the United States' four-year consecutive gold streak before 6,127 spectators.

Frederik Gauthier scored the game-winning goal under five minutes left in the second period, while goaltender Philippe Desrosiers made 33 saves. Connor McDavid dominated the U18 showcase, earning tournament MVP, best forward, and top Canadian player honors while setting Canadian records for goals and points. McDavid led all scorers with 14 points in seven games, recording eight goals and six assists throughout the tournament.

Canada went undefeated through seven games, earning their third U18 gold medal following 2003 and 2008, completing a five-medal run since 2002. In the preliminary round, Canada posted a perfect 4-0 record, finishing first in Group B ahead of the knockout stage. Much like Anil Kumble's historic feat in 1999, when he became only the second bowler in Test cricket history to claim all ten wickets in a single innings, Canada's victory represented a rare and celebrated milestone in sports.

Canada's Sledge Hockey Team Claims World Gold

While Canada's men's U18 team was capturing gold on ice in Sochi, the country's Para Hockey team was making its own championship run halfway around the world.

In April 2013, Canada's National Para Hockey Team claimed a historic victory at the IPC World Para Hockey Championship in Goyang, South Korea, defeating the USA 1-0 in the gold-medal game. Captain Greg Westlake scored the game-winning goal, earning Best Forward honors after also netting a pair of goals in Canada's 5-0 semifinal win.

The team went undefeated throughout the tournament, securing the country's third IPC World Championship gold, following previous titles in 2000 and 2008. It was Canada's first world title in five years, further cementing the team's dominance over the USA in major international competition. The championship also doubled as a Para Cup gold year, with Canada claiming that title in 2013 as well, highlighting just how dominant the program had become across all major para hockey competitions.

The winning goal in the final was scored by defenceman Graeme Murray, just over two minutes into the second period, as Canada held the USA scoreless for the remainder of the game to secure the title.

Canadian Damian Warner Takes Decathlon Bronze

Damian Warner etched his name in Canadian athletics history at the 2013 IAAF World Championships in Moscow, Russia, capturing a bronze medal in the men's decathlon with a personal-best score of 8,512 points.

His refined decathlon technique showed across all ten events, highlighted by a 10.43-second 100 metres, a 7.39-metre long jump, and a 2.05-metre high jump. Warner's strategic training periodization allowed him to peak precisely when it mattered, delivering consistent performances throughout both competition days.

His bronze marked Canada's first medal at the 2013 championships and only the second Olympic-level decathlon medal in Canadian history, echoing Dave Steen's 1988 Seoul bronze. You're witnessing the foundation of a career that'd later produce world championship silver in 2015 and Olympic gold in 2020. Earlier that same year, Warner had won the 2013 Hypo-Meeting with 8,307 points, demonstrating his growing dominance on the international circuit. Much like Anil Kumble's historic 10-wicket haul against Pakistan in 1999, Warner's bronze represented a singular moment of athletic excellence that immediately entered the record books of his sport.

Warner would go on to claim Olympic decathlon bronze at the 2016 Rio Games with a total of 8,666 points, joining Brianne Theisen-Eaton as combined events medallists from Canada at those Games.

Canada Falls to Maori All Blacks at BMO Field

The Māori All Blacks handed Canada a 40-15 defeat at a sold-out BMO Field in Toronto on November 3, 2013, drawing 22,566 spectators to the first match of their North American tour.

Their maori tactics proved relentless, as six tries overwhelmed a depleted Canadian squad. Zac Guildford earned man of the match honors, while Robbie Robinson, Matt Proctor, and Nick Barrett also crossed the line.

Canada's bright spots came from Jeff Hassler and captain Aaron Carpenter, who each scored tries. Twenty-two-year-old fly half Liam Underwood, fresh from Queen's University, contributed a penalty and conversion.

The attendance impact was undeniable, reinforcing rugby's growing appeal in Canada. Federico Anselmi of Argentina refereed the match, which continued the Māori All Blacks' dominance over Canada following their 32-19 victory in 2012. The match was captured by Getty Images and distributed as a news photo under editorial usage rights. The event was listed among notable international sporting occasions, alongside cultural observances such as People's Revolution Day in Kyrgyzstan, which also falls on a significant calendar date.

The tour had been announced on 23 May 2013 by New Zealand Rugby Union, following the success of the Māori All Blacks' previous North American engagements.

Canada's IRB Rugby Season: Americas Third, Pacific Wins

Canada's national rugby program took part in two major IRB competitions in 2013, finishing third in the Americas Rugby Championship and runner-up in the Pacific Nations Cup. In the Americas Championship, held in Langford, British Columbia, Canada A operated as a development squad, going 1-2 against Argentina Jaguars, USA Selects, and Uruguay. You'll notice their bonus strategy yielded four table points despite limited wins.

The Pacific Nations Cup proved more successful. Under head coach Kieran Crowley, Canada posted three wins and one loss, accumulating 13 table points against Fiji, Japan, Tonga, and the USA. Their bonus strategy earned additional points through four-plus-try performances. The tournament featured five participating nations, with Samoa absent due to their involvement in the South African Quadrangular Tournament.

Canada's 16-9 victory over USA on May 25 in Edmonton signaled their intent early, ultimately securing second place with an 85-70 points differential. The Americas Rugby Championship matches were all played in October 2013, with the tournament running from the 11th to the 19th of that month.

Canada Sends Record 442 Athletes to 2013 Kazan Universiade

Canada sent a record 442 individuals to the 2013 Summer Universiade in Kazan, Russia, held July 6-17, including 309 student-athletes — the largest contingent the country had ever dispatched to the Russian Federation in 70 years.

This record delegation marked significant student-athlete milestones, surpassing the 246 athletes Canada sent to the 2011 Shenzhen Games.

Competing across 27 sports against more than 10,000 athletes from over 160 nations, Canadians earned 16 medals, including two gold.

Kimberley Hyacinthe won the women's 200m, while Katerine Savard claimed the women's 100m butterfly.

The men's 4x400m relay team later received a gold upgrade due to doping violations.

Athletics led participation with 52 athletes, followed by 38 swimmers, and combined soccer rosters of 39 players. Canada's badminton representation included six male and five female players, with both the men's and women's teams qualifying and competing in Group C.

The 2013 Kazan Universiade also featured rugby sevens and synchronized swimming debuting as sports at the Games for the first time.