Malik Jones

Malik Jones (born December 6, 2002) is an American ice sled hockey player. He was a member of the United States national team that won gold at the 2022 and 2026 Winter Paralympics.

Career Jones represented the United States at the 2022 Winter Paralympics and won a gold medal. He became the second black athlete to represent the U.S. in sled hockey at the Paralympics.

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

On January 2, 2026, he was named to Team USA's roster for the 2026 Winter Paralympics. He won a gold medal, Team USA's fifth consecutive gold medal in Para ice hockey at the Winter Paralympics.

Personal life Jones has been playing sled hockey since the age of seven. He was born without shinbones and had his legs amputated at 10 months old.