Evan “Tim” Nichols (born July 29, 2004) is an American ice sled hockey player. He was a member of the United States national team that won gold at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Evan Nichols
Personal information
Full nameEvan Nichols
Born (2004-07-29) July 29, 2004 (age 20)
Haymarket, Virginia, U.S.
Sport
Country United States
SportIce sled hockey
PositionForward
Medal record
Para ice hockey
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2022 Beijing Team competition
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2023 Moose Jaw Team competition
Silver medal – second place 2024 Calgary Team competition

Career

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Nichols made his international debut with the United States national team during the 2022 Winter Paralympics and won a gold medal. At 17 years old, he was the youngest member on the Paralympic sled hockey roster. [1][2]

He represented the United States at the 2023 World Para Ice Hockey Championships and won a gold medal.[3] He again represented the United States at the 2024 World Para Ice Hockey Championships and won a silver medal.[4]

References

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  1. ^ "Evan Nichols". teamusa.org. Archived from the original on March 13, 2022. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  2. ^ Fawcett, Dave (March 3, 2022). "Haymarket Paralympian Evan Nichols discovers an athletic outlet thanks to Alex Green's persistence". insidenova.com. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  3. ^ "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.
  4. ^ "U.S. Takes Home Silver at 2024 World Para Ice Hockey Championship". teamusa.usahockey.com. USA Hockey. May 12, 2024. Retrieved May 12, 2024.