Paralympic medals: 0

2026 Outlook: At just 17, Liam Cunningham represents the next generation of U.S. sled hockey, bringing speed, coachability, and a strong hockey IQ shaped by his roots in a lifelong hockey family. He earned his debut with the U.S. National Sled Hockey Team during the 2023–24 season and continues to gain valuable international experience as he prepares for the 2026 Winter Paralympic Games, bringing youthful energy and a strong competitive edge to Team USA’s pipeline.

Need to know:
• No previous Paralympic experiences
• Cunningham grew up in a hockey family in River Falls, Wisconsin, and his move to sled hockey began through the Minnesota Wild Sled Hockey Program.
• At school, he attends Saint Thomas Academy in Mendota Heights, Minnesota, where he was named platoon leader — showing leadership off the ice as well.

Personal:
Age: 17
Hometown: River Falls, WI
Limb difference / disability: Lower-body impairment  

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