Jen Lee (sledge hockey)

Jen Lee (born July 26, 1986) is an American ice sled hockey player. He was a member of the United States national team that won gold at the 2014, 2018 and 2022 Winter Paralympics.

Jen Lee
Personal information
Full nameJen Lee
BornJuly 26, 1986 (1986-07-26) (age 36)
Taipei, Taiwan
Sport
Country United States
SportIce sled hockey
PositionGoalie
Medal record
Para ice hockey
Representing  United States
Paralympic Games
Gold medal – first place 2014 Sochi Team competition
Gold medal – first place 2018 Pyeongchang Team competition
Gold medal – first place 2022 Beijing Team competition
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2012 Hamar Team competition
Gold medal – first place 2019 Ostrava Team competition
Gold medal – first place 2021 Ostrava Team competition
Silver medal – second place 2013 Goyang Team competition

Career

Lee served as the backup goaltender for the United States, behind starter Steve Cash, at the 2014 and 2018 Winter Paralympics.[1] After the retirement of Cash, Lee was named the starting goaltender for the United States at the 2022 Winter Paralympics.[2] During the 2022 Paralympics, he had three shutouts in his first Paralympics as the starting goaltender. He did not allow a goal in any of his four starts, stopping all 33 shots he faced.[3]

Personal life

Lee had his left leg amputated above the knee after injuring it in a motorcycle accident in 2009.[4] He served in the United States Army as an aircraft mechanic.

References
  1. Lee, Jen (March 4, 2021). "Sled Hockey Gold Medalist Jen Lee Focuses On The Present One Year Out From The Winter Paralympics". teamusa.org. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  2. Lieberman, Stuart (March 3, 2022). "Jen Lee Is Ready For His Moment In The Spotlight". teamusa.org. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  3. Lieberman, Stuart (March 13, 2022). "U.S. Dominates Canada For Fourth Consecutive Paralympic Sled Hockey Gold Medal". teamusa.org. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
  4. "Jen Lee". teamusa.org. Retrieved March 13, 2022.


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