Dominic LarocqueDominic Larocque is a Canadian ice sledge hockey player.Early lifeLarocque was born in Salaberry-de-Valleyfield, Quebec and lists his hometown as Quebec City. Larocque served in Afghanistan with the Canadian Forces and had his left leg amputated above the knee as a result as injuries sustained while serving near the Panjwayi District when an improvised explosive device exploded under a vehicle he was riding in.CareerHe began playing sledge hockey in 2009 in Montreal. Larocque won a gold medal with Team Canada at the 2013 IPC [Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships], a bronze medal at the 2014 Winter Paralympics, and silver medals at the 2018 and 2022 Winter Paralympics.