Kyle Zych (born December 9, 1996) is an American ice sled hockey player. He was a member of the United States national team that won gold at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Kyle Zych
Personal information
Full nameKyle Zych
Born (1996-12-09) December 9, 1996 (age 27)
South Hadley, Massachusetts, U.S.
Sport
Country United States
SportIce sled hockey
PositionForward
DisabilitySpina bifida
Medal record
Para ice hockey
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Beijing Team competition
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2019 Ostrava Team competition
Gold medal – first place 2021 Ostrava Team competition

Career

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Zych has been a member of the United States national team since the 2018–19 season.[1] He made his national debut for the United States at the 2019 World Para Ice Hockey Championships and won a gold medal. He represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Paralympics and won a gold medal.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Kyle Zych". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  2. ^ Bevis, Hannah (January 28, 202). "'Dream come true' as South Hadley native Kyle Zych earns Team USA sled hockey spot at 2022 Paralympic Games". Daily Hampshire Gazette. Retrieved March 13, 2022.