Josh Misiewicz
PARA ICE HOCKEY
Paralympic medals: 2 Gold
2026 Outlook: Known for his strength along the boards and calm puck decisions, Josh Misiewicz remains a driving force in Team USA’s forward group heading into the 2026 Paralympics. Drawing on his background as a former collegiate hockey player at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Misiewicz brings experience, composure, and a relentless edge forged through multiple gold-medal runs, offering reliability and intensity in high-pressure moments.
Need to know:
• Two-time Paralympian
• Misiewicz served as a United States Marine in Afghanistan, where a blast from an IED in 2011 resulted in the loss of both legs above the knee. He channeled his recovery into sled hockey and made the U.S. national team, eventually winning gold at the 2018 and 2022 Paralympics.
• A former college hockey player at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Misiewicz brought his ice hockey experience into the sled game and quickly became a key forward for Team USA’s sled hockey program, converting a life-altering injury into elite international achievement.
Personal:
Age: 37
Hometown: La Grange, ILÂ
Limb difference / disability: Bilateral above-knee amputee
Josh Misiewicz
PARA ICE HOCKEY
Paralympic medals: 2 Gold
2026 Outlook: Known for his strength along the boards and calm puck decisions, Josh Misiewicz remains a driving force in Team USA’s forward group heading into the 2026 Paralympics. Drawing on his background as a former collegiate hockey player at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Misiewicz brings experience, composure, and a relentless edge forged through multiple gold-medal runs, offering reliability and intensity in high-pressure moments.
Need to know:
• Two-time Paralympian
• Misiewicz served as a United States Marine in Afghanistan, where a blast from an IED in 2011 resulted in the loss of both legs above the knee. He channeled his recovery into sled hockey and made the U.S. national team, eventually winning gold at the 2018 and 2022 Paralympics.
• A former college hockey player at Saint Mary’s University of Minnesota, Misiewicz brought his ice hockey experience into the sled game and quickly became a key forward for Team USA’s sled-hockey program, converting a life-altering injury into elite international achievement.
Personal:
Age: 37
Hometown: La Grange, IL
Limb difference / disability: Bilateral above-knee amputeeÂ
