Ben Musselman
PARA ICE HOCKEY
Paralympic medals: 0
2026 Outlook: One of the fastest skaters emerging in U.S. para ice hockey, Ben Musselman brings explosive speed and fearless pace to the ice as he continues to carve out his role on the national team. With early international impact — including Player of the Game honors in his first major tournament — Musselman is establishing himself as a high-upside athlete whose acceleration and energy add a new dimension to Team USA’s forward depth heading into the 2026 Games.
Need to know:
• No previous Paralympic appearances
• Born in China and adopted at age five by Mark and Amy, Ben Musselman overcame spina bifida and found his way into sled hockey at age 13 — quickly becoming one of the fastest skaters on the ice.
• By age 15, he had earned a spot on the U.S. Development Sled Hockey Team, and later made his full debut on the U.S. National Team — in his first major tournament appearance, he earned “Player of the Game” honors and helped his team to gold.
Personal:
Age: 24
Hometown: Amelia, OH
Limb difference / disability: Born with Spina bifida
Ben Musselman
PARA ICE HOCKEY
Paralympic medals: 0
2026 Outlook: One of the fastest skaters emerging in U.S. para ice hockey, Ben Musselman brings explosive speed and fearless pace to the ice as he continues to carve out his role on the national team. With early international impact — including Player of the Game honors in his first major tournament — Musselman is establishing himself as a high-upside athlete whose acceleration and energy add a new dimension to Team USA’s forward depth heading into the 2026 Games.
Need to know:
• No previous Paralympic appearances
• Born in China and adopted at age five by Mark and Amy, Ben Musselman overcame spina bifida and found his way into sled hockey at age 13 — quickly becoming one of the fastest skaters on the ice.
• By age 15, he had earned a spot on the U.S. Development Sled Hockey Team, and later made his full debut on the U.S. National Team — in his first major tournament appearance, he earned “Player of the Game” honors and helped his team to gold.
Personal:
Age: 24
Hometown: Amelia, OH
Limb difference / disability: Born with Spina bifida
