Christian Storms
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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Full name | Christian Alexander Storms |
| Nickname | Stormy |
| National team | U.S. Men's Development Sled Hockey |
| Born | August 13, 1996 Jamestown, New York, U.S. |
| Alma mater | Canisius College |
| Height | 5 ft 4 in (163 cm) |
| Weight | 110 lb (50 kg) |
| Sport | |
| Country |  United States |
| Sport | Ice sled hockey |
| Position | Defense |
| League | Northeast Sled Hockey League |
Christian A. Storms (born August 13, 1996) is an athlete that participates in men's ice sledge hockey. He is currently a member of the United States Men's Development Sled Hockey team, of which he has been a member since 2016. His career began in his youth with the Jamestown Lakers of the Northwest Arena in Jamestown, New York.[1][2] Other affiliations include the Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey Team and the Northeast Passage Wildcats.
About[edit]
Christian Storms, 23, began his sled hockey career at the age of eight in his hometown of Jamestown, New York.[3] His first venture into parasports, sled hockey (also known as ice sledge hockey and Para ice hockey) is a sport in which players are seated within specialized sleds and propel themselves using two mini hockey sticks equipped with picks on one end.[4] Born with multiple congenital abnormalities, he had developed an immediate affinity for the sled-based sport and its reliance on upper body strength.[5]
Career[edit]
Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey Team[edit]
Since 2014, Storms has played with the Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey Team,[6] a 501(c)3 not-for-profit organization in Buffalo, New York. Playing as #96, he has been featured as both a player and as a defenseman. He is currently on the Buffalo Sabres Senior roster.
U.S. Men's National Development Sled Hockey Team[edit]
Storms was first selected to the U.S. Men's National Development Sled Hockey Team in July 2016. In July 2019, he was named to the 2019-2020 USA Hockey team for a fourth consecutive season.[7] On this team he has played as #12 in the position of player and of defenseman in 2016–2017,[8] 2017-2018,[9] 2018–2019,[10] and 2019–2020.[11]
References[edit]
- ^ O, Alex. "Jmst. Lakers Sled/Special Hockey – The Lakeside Ledger". Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- ^ "OBSERVER's Christian Storms selected to 2019-20 US Men's Development Sled Hockey Team | News, Sports, Jobs - Observer Today". Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- ^ "Taken By Storms | News, Sports, Jobs - Post Journal". Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- ^ "Para Ice Hockey - About the Sport". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- ^ griffinadmin (2016-12-09). "Taking sled hockey by Storms". The Griffin | Canisius College. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- ^ "Team Roster | Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey". www.buffalosabressledhockey.org. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
- ^ Hockey, U. S. A. (2019-07-26). "Rosters Named for 2019-20 Development Sled Hockey Teams". Team USA Hockey. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
- ^ "2016-17 Developmental Team Roster". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- ^ "2017-18 U.S. Development Sled Hockey Team Roster". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved 2020-08-03.
- ^ "2018-19 U.S. Men's Development Sled Hockey Team Roster". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved 2020-07-31.
- ^ "2019-20 U.S. Men's Development Sled Hockey Team Roster". teamusa.usahockey.com. Retrieved 2020-07-31.