Steve

Cash

Quick Facts

• Son of Don and Tracy Cash
• Has three brothers, Donny, James and Mike
• Hobbies include camping, hiking, tennis, working out and traveling
• Is a licensed banker
• Makes his own hockey sticks
• Inducted into the USOPC Hall of Fame, Class of 2025

Biographical Information

Steve Cash was a key resource in goal for the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team. Cash, whose right leg was amputated due to osteosarcoma (bone cancer) at age three, started his Sled Hockey career with the Disabled Athlete Sports Association St. Louis Blues in 2004 and made his first U.S. Sled Hockey National Team in 2005.

In 2009, he was named the USOC’s Paralympic SportsMan of the Year. Following the Paralympic Winter Games Vancouver 2010, in which he was named the tournament’s MVP for stopping all 33 shots over five games, Cash was awarded an ESPY for Best Male Athlete with a Disability.

Paralympic Experience

• 4-time Paralympian; 4-time Paralympic medalist (3 gold, 1 bronze)
  • Paralympic Games Pyeongchang 2018, gold (Team - Mixed)
  • Paralympic Games Sochi 2014, gold (Team - Mixed)
  • Paralympic Games Vancouver 2010, gold (Team - Mixed)
  • Paralympic Games Turin 2006, bronze (Team - Men)

World Championships Experience

• Most recent: 2021 – gold (Team - Men)
• Years of participation: Team - Men 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, 2019, 2021
• Medals: 8 (5 gold, 2 silver, 1 bronze)
  • Gold – 2021 (Team - Men); 2019 (Team - Men); 2015 (Team - Men); 2012 (Team - Men); 2009 (Team - Men)
  • Silver – 2017 (Team - Men); 2013 (Team - Men)
  • Bronze – 2008 (Team - Men)