David Eustace (sledge hockey)

David Eustace
Personal information
Full nameDavid Eustace
Born (1999-05-03) May 3, 1999
Years active2019–present
Sport
Country United States
SportIce sled hockey
PositionDefense
Medal record
Para ice hockey
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place2022 BeijingTeam competition
Gold medal – first place2026 Milano CortinaTeam competition
World Championships
Gold medal – first place2021 OstravaTeam competition
Gold medal – first place2023 Moose JawTeam competition
Gold medal – first place2025 BuffaloTeam competition
Silver medal – second place2024 CalgaryTeam competition

David Eustace (born May 3, 1999) is an American ice sled hockey player. He was a member of the United States national team that won gold at the 2022 and 2026 Winter Paralympics.

Career

Eustace made his debut with the United States national team during the 2019–20 season.[1] He represented the United States at the 2021 and 2023 World Para Ice Hockey Championships and won a gold medal.[2] He again represented the United States at the 2024 World Para Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.[3]

He represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Paralympics and won a gold medal.[4] On January 2, 2026, he was named to Team USA's roster for the 2026 Winter Paralympics.[5] He won a gold medal, Team USA's fifth consecutive gold medal in Para ice hockey at the Winter Paralympics.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "David Eustace". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  2. ↑ "U.S. National Sled Hockey Team Wins Gold at World Para Ice Hockey Championship". teamusa.usahockey.com. USA Hockey. June 4, 2023. Retrieved June 4, 2023.
  3. ↑ "U.S. Takes Home Silver at 2024 World Para Ice Hockey Championship". teamusa.usahockey.com. USA Hockey. May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.
  4. ↑ Kurie, Brendan (March 3, 2022). "US Paralympic sled hockey team has a youthful Massachusetts flavor". Boston Globe. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  5. ↑ "2026 U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Hockey Teams Announced". USA Hockey. January 2, 2026. Retrieved January 2, 2026.
  6. ↑ Carroll, Charlotte (March 15, 2026). "U.S. beats Canada to win fifth straight Paralympic sled hockey gold medal". The Athletic. Retrieved March 15, 2026.