Chris Douglas (sledge hockey)

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Chris Douglas
Personal information
Full nameChristopher Douglas
BornMay 17, 1990 (1990-05-17) (age 34)
Orlando, Florida, U.S.
Height5 ft 9 in (175 cm)
Weight150 lb (68 kg)
Medal record
Men's para ice hockey
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2015 Buffalo Team competition
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Ostrava Team competition
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Ostrava Team competition
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2023 Moose Jaw Team competition
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2017 Gangneung Team competition
Silver medal icon (S initial).svg 2024 Calgary Team competition

Christopher Douglas (born May 17, 1990) is an American ice sled hockey player. [1]

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Career

Douglas was a member of the United States gold medal-winning teams at the 2015, 2019 and 2023 World Para Ice Hockey Championships. [2] [3] [4] He was also a member of the silver medal-winning team at the 2017 World Para Ice Hockey Championships. [5] [6] [7]

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References

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  2. "Chris Douglas". teamusa.usahockey.com. USA Hockey . Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  3. "Teams: United States". ParaOstrava2019.cz. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
  4. "U.S. National Sled Hockey Team Wins Gold at World Para Ice Hockey Championship". teamusa.usahockey.com. USA Hockey. June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  5. "Gangneung 2017: USA team preview". paralympic.org. International Paralympic Committee. March 27, 2017. Retrieved January 10, 2020.
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