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Biography
Impairment information
Type of Impairment
Limb deficiency
Origin of Impairment
Acquired
Further personal information
Residence
Frederick, MD, USA
Occupation
Student
Languages
English
Higher education
Biomedical Science - University of New Hampshire: Durham, NH, USA
Sport specific information
When and where did you begin this sport?
He began playing Para ice hockey in 2013 at the Kennedy Krieger Institute in Baltimore, MD, United States of America.
Why this sport?
His mother suggested he should try the sport. "I really didn't want to do it. Once I tried sled hockey, I instantly fell in love with it. It's a ton of fun throwing your weight around because it adds a whole new dimension and strategy to the game. Plus, it really has toughened me up physically and mentally because you have to be ready to take big hits."
Club / Team
Boston Bruins: United States
Name of coach
David Hoff [national], USA
Preferred position / style / stance / technique
Forward
International debut
Year
2016
Competing for
United States
Opponent
Republic of Korea
Location
Charlottetown, PEI, CAN
General interest
Nicknames
Peaches (teamusa.org, 07 Mar 2018)
Hobbies
Gaming, going to the gym, listening to podcasts. (teamusa.org, 07 Mar 2018)
Memorable sporting achievement
Winning gold at the 2018 Paralympic Winter Games in Pyeongchang. (baltimoresun.com, 27 Mar 2018)
Most influential person in career
US Para ice hockey player Ralph DeQuebec. (Athlete, 29 Mar 2018)
Hero / Idol
US Para ice hockey player Declan Farmer. (Athlete, 29 Mar 2018)
Sporting philosophy / motto
"Every time I wasn't confident in something I was doing, I would say to myself, 'I got this.'” (fox5dc.com, 23 Mar 2018)
Other sports
He played amputee football for the United States of America at the 2014 World Cup in Culiacan, Mexico. (towncourier.com, 28 Jan 2015)
Famous relatives
His grandfather Phil [jockey] and his father Chris [trainer] have been involved in competitive horseracing in United States of America. (fredericknewspost.com, 06 Mar 2015; baltimoresun.com, 15 May 2011)
Impairment
At age five his left leg was amputated above the knee after he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma [bone cancer]. (frederickrotaryclub.org, 30 Jun 2015; fredericknewspost.com, 06 Mar 2015; towncourier.com, 28 Jan 2015)
Results
| Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|
| Event | Medal | Unit | Date | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mixed Tournament | Group B | 2018-03-11 | 2 | |
| Mixed Tournament | Group B | 2018-03-12 | 4 | |
| Mixed Tournament | Group B | 2018-03-13 | 5 | |
| Mixed Tournament | Group B - Standings | 2018-03-13 | 1 | |
| Mixed Tournament | Semifinal | 2018-03-15 | 2 | |
| Mixed Tournament | Gold Medal Match | 2018-03-18 | 1 |