Ralph DeQuebec

Ralph DeQuebec (born March 24, 1983) is an American ice sled hockey player.^[1] DeQuebec made his Winter Paralympics debut during the 2018 Winter Paralympics; winning gold in the mixed tournament.^[2][3]

Ralph DeQuebec
DeQuebec in 2018
Born	(1983-03-24) March 24, 1983 (age 42) Harbor City, California, U.S.
Position	Defense
Playing career	2014–present
Medal record Para ice hockey Representing  United States Paralympic Games 2018 PyeongChang Team competition 2022 Beijing Team competition World Championships 2019 Ostrava Team competition 2021 Ostrava Team competition

Biography

DeQuebec served in the United States Marine Corps as an aviation ordnance technician and in explosive ordnance disposal technician. He served during the Iraq War and in Helmand Province, losing both of his legs above the knee and having a partial amputation of his little finger and right thumb from a bomb explosion during the War in Afghanistan.^[4][5]