Personal Info

  • Bilateral amputee after being hit by a car while changing a tire as a junior in high school in the same accident that injured current U.S. National Sled Hockey Team defenseman Tyler Carron
  • Member of the Colorado Avalanche Sled Hockey club team since 2008
  • Helped the Avalanche claim the inaugural USA Hockey Sled Hockey Tier II National Championship in 2011 and again in 2015
  • Led the Avalanche with seven goals and eight points in three games at the 2011 USA Hockey Sled Classic, presented by the NHL
  • Helped the Avalanche capture the inaugural 2010 USA Hockey Sled Classic, presented by the NHL. Led the tournament with 15 goals and 20 points in five games
  • Attended Berthoud High School where he was a varsity wrestler and nose guard in football prior to his accident

What are you most excited about for the Sochi Paralympic Games?
The venue, going to Sochi

Who is your favorite super hero?
Batman

What is your favorite movie/TV show?
Braveheart/Always Sunny in Philadelphia

Who is your favorite actor/actress?
Mel Gibson/Jessica Biel

What are your favorite professional and college teams/athletes?
Denver Broncos, Colorado Rockies, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Buffaloes. Joe Sakic, Matt Duchene, Patrick Roy and Peyton Manning

What's your favorite meal?
Pizza

What's your favorite magazine/Book?
Maxim, Sports Illustrated/Lord of the Rings

What's your favorite music and artist?
Rap, electric, rock/Pretty Lights, The Game

Do you have any secret talents?
Speak Spanish and Italian

What's your favorite workout?
Weightlifting

What's your favorite vehicle?
GMC 2500 HD Diesel