Declan Farmer
Forward Declan Farmer (Tampa, Fla.) is set for his second Paralympic Winter Games , where he will be serving as an alternate captain for the first time. Four years ago in Sochi, Farmer scored three goals to help lead the U.S. to the gold medal. His performance also earned him honors as Best Male Athlete of the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games by the International Paralympic Committee as well as the recipient of the 2014 ESPY for Best Male Athlete with a Disability. Farmer ranks as the leading point-getter in Team USA history with 130 (69-61) in 74 games. A 2015 world champion with Team USA, Farmer is coming off a 2016-17 campaign in which he scored 20 goals and collected 35 points, both U.S. records. He has also helped the U.S. win titles at five World Sled Hockey Challenge tournaments as well as the 2018 Para Ice Hockey International Tournament and 2016 IPC Pan-Pacific Championship.
GET TO KNOW
How do you describe yourself as a player?
I'm a two-way forward that relies on my hockey sense more than anything else.
What is your favorite hockey-playing moment?
Winning gold at the Paralympics in Sochi.
Who is your favorite actor/actress?
Will Ferrell
What are your favorite professional and college teams/athletes?
Tampa Bay Lightning-Steve Stamkos, Tampa Bay Buccaneers
What's your favorite meal?
Anything Italian
