Dominic Larocque
Canadian ice sledge hockey player
Larocque in 2015 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Born | (1987-07-30) July 30, 1987 (age 37) Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec, Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Years active | 2009–present | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Height | 6 ft 0 in (183 cm) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Weight | 184 lb (83 kg) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Country | Canada | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Sport | Ice sledge hockey | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Dominic Larocque (born July 30, 1987) is a Canadian ice sledge hockey player.
Early life
Larocque was born in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec and lists his hometown as Quebec City. Larocque served in Afghanistan with the Canadian Forces and had his left leg amputated above the knee as a result as injuries sustained while serving near the Panjwayi District when an improvised explosive device exploded under a vehicle he was riding in.
Career
He began playing sledge hockey in 2009 in Montreal.[1] Larocque won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2013 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships, a bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Paralympics, and silver medals at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Paralympics.[2]
References
External links
- Dominic Larocque - Canada - Para Ice Hockey at the International Paralympic Committee
- Dominic Larocque - Para Ice Hockey at the Canadian Paralympic Committee