Zach Lavin

Zachary Lavin (born January 31, 1997) is a Canadian ice sled hockey player who was a member of the Canada national para ice hockey team that won silver at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Zach Lavin
Personal information
Full nameZachary Lavin
Born (1997-01-31) January 31, 1997
Essex, Ontario, Canada
Years active2019–present
Height6 ft 1 in (185 cm)
Weight210 lb (95 kg; 15 st)
Sport
Country Canada
SportIce sled hockey
PositionDefense
Medal record
Para ice hockey
Representing  Canada
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2022 Beijing Team competition
World Championships
Silver medal – second place 2019 Ostrava Team competition
Silver medal – second place 2021 Ostrava Team competition
Silver medal – second place 2023 Moose Jaw Team competition

Career

Lavin made his international debut for Canada at the 2019 World Para Ice Hockey Championships, where he ranked tenth in tournament scoring with three goals and five assists, and won a silver medal.[1][2] He again represented Canada at the 2021 World Para Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.[3]

Lavin represented Canada at the 2022 Winter Paralympics and won a silver medal.[4][5][6]

Personal life

In February 2015, Lavin got lost on a hiking trip in the Rocky Mountains for three days, as a result he suffered severe frostbite to his hands and feet. He overcame frostbite to his hands, but could not overcome the frostbite to his feet, which led to both his legs being amputated below the knee.[7] He spent more than a week in the hospital being treated for frostbite and nearly four months in the hospital recovering from the surgery.[8] He was introduced to the sport of ice sled hockey by former Canadian national team member Chris Cederstrand, and began playing para ice hockey with the Calgary Scorpions in 2016.[1]

References
  1. "Zach Lavin". paralympic.ca. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  2. "Ostrava 2019: Get to know Canada". paralympic.org. April 25, 2019. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  3. "Sledge hockey player Zach Lavin making the most of life". CTV News. June 3, 2021. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  4. Sinanan, Josiah (March 7, 2022). "Essex sledge hockey Paralympian going for gold in Beijing". CBC.ca. CBC News. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  5. Parker, Jim (March 2, 2022). "Essex native Lavin set to make Paralympic debut for Canada". Windsor Star. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  6. "Ottawa at the Paralympics Final Day: Silver not so sweet for para hockey team". OttawaSportsPages.ca. March 13, 2022. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  7. "Zach Lavin overcomes every challenge to be Team Canada stalwart". paralympic.ca. May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
  8. Roberts, Meg (December 5, 2019). "This man had both feet amputated. He thought it was the end, but it was a beginning". CBC.ca. CBC News. Retrieved May 30, 2023.
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