OTTAWA – Today Corporal Dominic Larocque is with the Canadian National Sledge Hockey Team in Sochi, Russia as the Canadian Army’s first-ever competitor at the Winter Paralympic Games. The team is preparing for their first game tomorrow against Sweden.
Representing Canada in the Paralympics is a significant accomplishment for Cpl Larocque, and a milestone in his recovery and rehabilitation. He is the first member of the Canadian Armed Forces’ Soldier On program to be selected to participate in the Paralympic Winter Games.
The Sochi 2014 sledge hockey competition will conclude with the medal games being played on March 15.
“On behalf of the entire Defence Team, I congratulate Dominic on being named to the national team and wish him and his new teammates the best of luck at the XI Winter Paralympic Games in Sochi.”
The Honourable Rob Nicholson,
P.C., Q.C., M.P. for Niagara Falls, Minister of National Defence
“Corporal Larocque, the first ever Canadian Army soldier to participate in a Winter Paralympic Games, exemplifies the commitment, dedication and perseverance of our men and women in uniform. I am extremely proud of Corporal Larocque, who, in the face of adversity, has remained strong, proud and ready to embrace a new challenge. To all of us, he is a clear reminder of what is possible when we allow ourselves to dream. I wish him and his team the best of success in these Games.”
Lieutenant-General Marquis Hainse,
Commander of the Canadian Army
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