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Kelsey DiClaudio

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Kelsey DiClaudio
Born (1997-07-22) July 22, 1997 (age 29)
Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Height 4 ft 11 in (150 cm)
Weight 97 lb (44 kg; 6 st 13 lb)
Position Forward
National team  United States
Playing career 2007–present
Medal record
Women's ice sledge hockey
Representing  United States
Women's International Cup
Gold medal – first place2014 BramptonTournament

Kelsey DiClaudio (born July 22, 1997) is an American athlete who participates in women's ice sledge hockey. A member of the United States women's national ice sledge hockey team, she competed in the first-ever IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Women's International Cup in 2014. Prior to competing with the national women's team, DiClaudio competed with men on the Pittsburgh Mighty Penguins.[1][2]

Early life

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DiClaudio was born on July 22, 1997,[3] with tethered spinal cord syndrome.[4] She had five tethered cord release surgeries to relieve pain in her back.[5]

DiClaudio began playing ice sledge hockey aged 8.[4]

Playing career

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During October 2010, DiClaudio and the Pittsburgh Penguins men's ice sledge hockey team participated in the semi-finals of the first annual USA Hockey Sled Classic in 2010.[6]

DiClaudio was in attendance at the Women's Sports Foundation's 35th Annual Salute to Women In Sports awards. The event took place in New York City on October 15, 2014.[5][7]

During the 2024 Sled Classic, DiClaudio seven goals and nine assists.[8]

U.S. Women's National Sled Hockey Team

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Competing at the IPC Ice Sledge Hockey Women's International Cup from November 7–9, 2014 in Brampton, Ontario, Canada, DiClaudio helped the United States to the gold medal. Playing against Canada in the final, DiClaudio contributed with four goals and one assist in the 5–1 victory[9] DiClaudio would contribute 23 points (16 goals, 7 assists) at the event.[10]

U.S. Men's National Development Sled Hockey Teams

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DiCladio was the first woman named to the U.S. Men's National Development Sled Hockey Team in July 2014.[11] She netted her first goal in international play on March 11, 2015, as part of a 3–0 shutout against Team Canada in Calgary, AB, CAN.[citation needed]

On July 17, 2015, DiClaudio was named to the 2015–16 U.S. Men's National Development Sled Hockey Team for the second consecutive season.[12]

Women's World events

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At the 2023 Women’s World Challenge, DiClaudio scored during the 2-0 victory over Canada and took home the gold medal.[13]

At the 2025 Women's World Para Ice Hockey Championship in Slovakia, the inaugural edition of the tournament, DiClaudio scored the first goal of the tournament, was named the tournament's Best Forward and MVP and won the gold medal with the American team.[14][15][16][17] In the final against Canada, she scored four goals, leading all scorers with 11 goals and 15 points in four games.[15]

Paralympics campaign

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DiCladio has campaigned for women’s sled hockey to be a part of 2030 Winter Paralympics in France. Para hockey is officially a mixed gender sport,[18] but only one woman was on any of the team rosters at the 2026 Winter Paralympics in Italy.[4][19][20]

Personal life

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DiCladio came out as bisexual during college.[4]

Awards and honors

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References

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  1. ↑ "League of their Own". USA Hockey Magazine. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  2. ↑ "Development Team". SledCommunity. Archived from the original on February 11, 2015. Retrieved February 11, 2015.
  3. ↑ "Kelsey Lee Diclaudio - Para Ice Hockey - Paralympic Athlete Profile". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  4. 1 2 3 4 5 Webb, Karleigh (April 17, 2026). "Para hockey star DiClaudio named global award finalist". OutSports. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  5. 1 2 Schrecengost, Dave (November 9, 2014). "Plum’s DiClaudio refuses to let disability hold her back". TribLIVE.com. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  6. ↑ Getty Images (October 10, 2010). "Kelsey DiClaudio of the Pittsburgh Penguins sled hockey team stick". Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  7. ↑ Zimbio. "Kelsey DiClaudio Photostream". Zimbio. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  8. ↑ Bump, Lary (November 12, 2024). "The Biggest Stars in the Sport Shine at the 2024 Sled Hockey Classic". USA Hockey. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  9. ↑ Paralympic.org. "USA take historic women's international cup crown". Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  10. ↑ Team USA. "Kelsey DiClaudio named IPC Athlete of the Month". Archived from the original on December 13, 2014. Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  11. ↑ "Kelsey DiClaudio breaks barriers in Sled Hockey". NBC Sports. 2017. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  12. ↑ "2015-16 U.S. NATIONAL DEVELOPMENT SLED HOCKEY TEAM ROSTER". USA Hockey. Archived from the original on September 5, 2015. Retrieved July 28, 2015.
  13. ↑ "U.S. Women's Development Sled Hockey Team Wins Women's World Challenge Title". Team USA Hockey. September 3, 2023. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  14. ↑ Goulding, Grace (September 1, 2025). "World championships MVP Kelsey DiClaudio on Para ice hockey: "It feels like I'm putting wings on"". olympics.com.
  15. 1 2 Kennedy, Ian (September 1, 2025). "Kelsey DiClaudio Seizes Golden Opportunity On World Stage". The Hockey News. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Women's World Championships: Kelsey DiClaudio gets MVP in Dolny Kubin". International Paralympic Committee. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  17. ↑ "U.S. Wins Gold at Inaugural World Para Ice Hockey Women's World Championship". Team USA Hockey. August 31, 2025. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  18. ↑ Gibbs, Lindsay (March 19, 2018). "Sled hockey women are fighting USA Hockey for recognition". Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  19. ↑ Dines, Hannah (March 10, 2026). "Winter Paralympics 2026: The 'mixed' team event with one woman". BBC Sport. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  20. 1 2 Rule, Heather (April 22, 2026). "Kelsey DiClaudio Wants to Use Her Laureus Award Nomination to Bring More Awareness to Women's Sled Hockey". Team USA Hockey. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
  21. ↑ Paralympic.org. "Kelsey DiClaudio named Allianz Athlete of the Month". Retrieved December 12, 2014.
  22. ↑ "Kelsey DiClaudio". Laureus World Sports Awards. Retrieved June 25, 2026.
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