Bill Zabelny

Bill Zabelny had a childhood dream of becoming a professional hockey player and being inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. However, his life took an unexpected turn when he was involved in a car accident at the age of 12, which resulted in the loss of his right leg. Despite facing a challenging situation, Bill refused to abandon his passion for hockey. He worked hard and remained determined, and eventually, his dreams became a reality. In 2001, he began playing standing amputee ice hockey at an international level for Team USA, where he became a four-time silver medalist. In recognition of his achievements, Bill was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in the United States and Canada. Today, both locations display permanent artifacts of Bill’s prosthetic leg.

Since his time with Team USA, Bill has written the award winning book titled “A Man’s Legacy: The Chronicles of Bill Zabelny”. He still leads an active lifestyle and plays ice hockey three times a week, which shows his undying passion for the sport. Along with ice hockey, he enjoys rollerblading and playing pickleball, which keep him physically fit. He also visits the gym and practices Pilates to maintain his strength and flexibility. These activities contribute not only to his physical well-being but also bring him joy and fulfillment.

Bill’s story serves as a true inspiration to all those dreams and aspirationswho have .