Kyle Zych

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Kyle Zych
Personal information
Full nameKyle Zych
Born (1996-12-09) December 9, 1996 (age 27)
South Hadley, Massachusetts, U.S.
Sport
CountryFlag of the United States.svg  United States
Sport Ice sled hockey
PositionForward
Disability Spina bifida
Medal record
Para ice hockey
Representing Flag of the United States (23px).png  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2022 Beijing Team competition
World Championships
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2019 Ostrava Team competition
Gold medal icon (G initial).svg 2021 Ostrava Team competition

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.

Career

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]

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References

  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.