Achievements
The Mighty Penguins continue to build on our existing foundation by increasing player involvement and expanding the number of teams competing locally, nationally, and internationally. What was once a single-team organization, the Mighty Penguins now roster two youth and three adult teams that include Junior Gold, Junior Black, Adult Gold, Adult Black, and our top tier Senior Team. These teams compete in various tournaments throughout the United States and Canada.
Players with the Mighty Penguins have achieved tremendous success and recognition nationally and internationally.
- Alumni, Josh Wirt became a 2002 Paralympic Gold Medalist.
- In 2010, current player Nevin Gray, was selected for the USA Junior National Team.
- Daniel McCoy, current player & Director of Player Development, won the gold medal at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia with the USA National Men’s Team.
- In 2017, current player Harrison Burgess was named to the USA National Men's Development Team.
- Wesley Clawson, also a current player, was named to the USA National Men's Team roster for the 2025 International Para Hockey Cup.
- Kelsey DiClaudio and Kaden Herchenroether — both current players — won gold with the U.S. Women’s National Sled Hockey Team at the Inaugural World Para Ice Hockey Women's World Championships in Slovakia in August of 2025.
- Former players, Auren Halbert (Canada) and Evan Nichols (USA) competed in the 2026 Paralympics.
Daniel McCoy, current player & Director of Player Development, won the gold medal at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia with the USA National Men’s Team.
Kelsey DiClaudio and Kaden Herchenroether — both current players — won gold with the U.S. Women’s National Sled Hockey Team at the Inaugural World Para Ice Hockey Women's World Championships in Slovakia in August of 2025.