Evan Nichols

Evan Nichols
Personal information
Full nameEvan Nichols
Born (2004-07-29) July 29, 2004 (age 19)
Haymarket, Virginia, U.S.
Sport
Country United States
SportIce sled hockey
PositionForward
Medal record
Para ice hockey
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Beijing Team competition
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Moose Jaw Team competition
Silver medal – second place 2024 Calgary Team competition

Evan Nichols (born July 29, 2004) 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

Nichols made his international debut with the United States national team during the 2022 Winter Paralympics and won a gold medal. At 17 years old, he was the youngest member on the Paralympic sled hockey roster. [1][2]

He represented the United States at the 2023 World Para Ice Hockey Championships and won a gold medal.[3] He again represented the United States at the 2024 World Para Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Evan Nichols". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  2. ^ Fawcett, Dave (March 3, 2022). "Haymarket Paralympian Evan Nichols discovers an athletic outlet thanks to Alex Green's persistence". insidenova.com. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "U.S. Takes Home Silver at 2024 World Para Ice Hockey Championship". teamusa.usahockey.com. USA Hockey. May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.


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