Ralph DeQuebec

Ralph DeQuebec (born March 24, 1983) is an American ice sled hockey player.[1] DeQuebec made his Winter Paralympics debut during the 2018 Winter Paralympics; winning gold in the mixed tournament.[2][3]

Ralph DeQuebec
DeQuebec in 2018
Born (1983-03-24) March 24, 1983
Harbor City, California, U.S.
Position Defense
Playing career 2014–present
Medal record
Men's para ice hockey
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
2018 PyeongChang Mixed team
World Championships
2019 Ostrava Team

Biography

DeQuebec served as a Marine in the Marine Corps in Helmand Province, Afghanistan; losing both of his legs above the knee and having a partial amputation of his little finger and right thumb from a bomb explosion.[4][5]

References
  1. "Ralph DeQuebec". Team USA. Archived from the original on March 19, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  2. "Wounded San Pedro vet goes for Paralympics gold in South Korea". Daily Breeze. March 16, 2018. Archived from the original on March 18, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  3. "Ice Hockey | Results Gold Medal Game - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on March 19, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  4. "Ice Hockey | Athlete Profile: Ralph DEQUEBEC - Pyeongchang 2018 Paralympic Winter Games". www.pyeongchang2018.com. Archived from the original on March 26, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
  5. "Ralph DeQuebec, Injured Vet: Sled Hockey Was Turnaround In My Recovery". May 3, 2017. Archived from the original on March 19, 2018. Retrieved March 18, 2018.
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