PanAmerican Championships | Daily Recap Blog 🇲🇽

Team USA Inline NDP is competing this week at the 2025 PanAmerican Championships in Mexico! Check back here daily for score updates, highlights, and insights from all four USA teams as they take on international competition.

Day 1 Recap

The tournament kicked off with the JR Women and SR Men opening play against Colombia. The JR Women battled hard in a 4–2 loss, showing strong effort and potential from a young roster skating together for the first time. Respect to a competitive Colombian team that pushed the pace all game long.

The SR Men came out firing but penalties kept the score tight, ending in a tie through regulation before Colombia took the win in overtime. A mix of veteran leadership and new international experience helped set the tone for what’s shaping up to be an exciting week of hockey.

Stay tuned — all four NDP teams hit the floor tomorrow for six total games! 🇺🇸

Day 2 Recap

Day 2 of the Pan American Championships was a strong showing across the board for USA Inline NDP, with dominant performances and clean execution in nearly every matchup.

The Junior Women kicked things off early with a statement win over Argentina, controlling the pace from the opening faceoff and never letting up. A commanding 7–0 shutout was the perfect response after yesterday’s tough loss.

The Senior Men followed up with a bounce-back performance of their own, putting together a sharp 10–5 victory over Canada in their first game of the day. Their second game, a night matchup against host nation Mexico, was electric — the team fed off the energy in the building to secure a 6–1 win and finish the day 2–0.

The Senior Women opened their tournament against Argentina, battling through a tight first period tied 2–2 before pulling away to take a 6–4 win. They closed out the day with a tough matchup against Mexico, falling 7–1 in the nightcap.

The Junior Men made their tournament debut with a composed and well-executed 3–0 shutout, showing impressive chemistry for a squad playing together for the first time.

Rink Notes:
The rink’s open design means temperatures mirror the outdoors — cool mornings and evenings provide ideal playing conditions, while midday games are hot and humid, making for challenging ice conditions between noon and 4 PM.

Team USA walks away from Day 2 with five strong wins, setting a confident tone heading deeper into the tournament.

Day 3 Recap 

Day 3 in Mexico brought another strong showing from our USA Inline NDP Teams as round robin play wrapped up for the SR Men, SR Women, and JR Women, with JR Men set to close out their group stage tomorrow.

The Senior Men opened the day with a solid 5–2 win over Argentina, locking in momentum as they head into the playoff rounds. The team looked sharp and disciplined, setting the tone early.

The Senior Women battled a tough Colombian squad in a tight, low-scoring game. Tied 0–0 heading into the second period, Colombia managed to break through and hand USA a narrow 1–0 loss.

On the junior side, the JR Men came out firing, dominating Argentina with a 10–4 victory and showing great chemistry across all lines. The JR Women capped off the day with a gritty win over Mexico, proving they can close out tight games when it matters most.

With round robin play wrapped for most divisions, the stage is set for playoffs leading into the weekend. 

Day 4 Recap 

Day 4 of the Pan American Championships delivered high drama, gold-medal finishes, and a clear statement from the USA NDP heading into the final day of competition.

The Junior Women opened their day with a 5–2 semifinal win over Argentina, punching their ticket to the gold medal game against a talented Colombia squad. After falling behind 1–0 early, USA responded with a stunning end-to-end goal from Jays Maetz, tying the game before the first period closed. In the second, a clutch penalty kill turned into a momentum swing as Jays exited the box and buried another to give USA the lead. Colombia pulled their goalie late, but Maetz sealed the deal with a hat trick goal, securing a 3–1 victory and the Gold Medal for the Junior Women.

On the men’s side, the Senior Men made a statement with a 12–2 blowout over Canada, leaving no doubt they’re locked in for the gold medal final against Colombia. The Junior Men also closed out round robin play with a dominant 8–3 win over Mexico, building strong momentum heading into their semifinal matchup against Argentina on Sunday.

The Senior Women left it all on the floor in their semifinal but fell in an OT heartbreaker to Mexico, 3–2, after a relentless back-and-forth battle.

Tomorrow brings the final push:

• JR Men vs Argentina – Semi Final (7 AM CT)

• SR Men vs Colombia – Gold Medal Game (5:30 PM CT)

Team USA heads into Day 5 with gold on the line.

Day 4 Blog Recap 

Day 4 wrapped up the Pan American Championships with a full slate of medal-round hockey for Team USA Inline NDP.

The JR Men kicked things off early with a dominant 7–1 semifinal win over Argentina, securing their spot in the gold medal game. Their fast start and disciplined play set the tone for what would be a statement day.

The SR Women hit the floor next for the bronze medal game against Argentina in a back-and-forth battle. The game went to overtime, where defenseman Miranda Lemus buried the game winner on the power play, earning the SR Women a well-fought bronze medal.

Later in the day, the JR Men returned for their second game — the championship final against Colombia. In a tight matchup, they held their composure and secured a 3–2 victory to bring home the gold medal for Team USA.

To close out the tournament, the SR Men took on Colombia in a highly anticipated gold medal rematch. After falling to Colombia in overtime in Game 1, the team came in hungry for redemption. Despite a strong push, the SR Men fell short in a 6–4 loss, taking home the silver medal.

The tournament was a showcase of growth, grit, and talent from all four USA Inline NDP teams — walking away with Gold (JR Women), Gold (JR Men), Bronze (SR Women), and Silver (SR Men). A strong finish and valuable international experience for every athlete wearing the red, white, and blue.