Adam Dixon

Adam Dixon (born August 13, 1989) is a Canadian ice sledge hockey player.

For the field hockey player, see Adam Dixon (field hockey).
Adam Dixon
Dixon in 2015
Born (1989-08-13) August 13, 1989
Midland, Ontario, Canada
Height 5 ft 10 in (178 cm)
Weight 168 lb (76 kg; 12 st 0 lb)
Position Defence
National team  Canada
Playing career 2007–present
Medal record
Para ice hockey
Representing  Canada
Paralympic Games
Silver medal – second place 2018 Pyeongchang Team
Silver medal – second place 2022 Beijing Team
Bronze medal – third place 2014 Sochi Team
World Championships
Gold medal – first place 2008 Marlborough Team
Gold medal – first place 2013 Goyang Team
Gold medal – first place 2017 Gangneung Team
Silver medal – second place 2015 Buffalo Team
Silver medal – second place 2023 Moose Jaw Team
Bronze medal – third place 2009 Ostrava Team
Bronze medal – third place 2012 Hamar Team

Life and career

Born in Midland, Ontario, Dixon was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma in his right tibia in 1999 at the age of 10 and underwent a 10-hour surgery to remove the tumor and part of his tibia. After this surgery Dixon was unable to play able-bodied hockey and was introduced to sledge hockey at the age of 11. Dixon played 6 years with the Elmvale Bears and at the age of 17 was invited to try out for the Canadian National Sledge hockey team. At the conclusion of the tryout Dixon was asked to join the team for the 2006/2007 season. Dixon continues to play defence for the team and was a member of the 2007/2008 team that won gold at 2008 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships and was named the Defensive M.V.P. of the tournament.

Career statistics

International
Year Team Comp GP G A Pts PIM
2008 Canada ISHWC 6 5 0 5 0
2009 Canada ISHWC 5 3 2 5 0
TOTALS ISHWC 11 8 2 10 0


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