Adam Dixon, Date of Birth, Place of Birth

    

Adam Dixon

Canadian sledge hockey player

Date of Birth: 13-Aug-1989

Place of Birth: Midland, Ontario, Canada

Profession: ice hockey player

Nationality: Canada

Zodiac Sign: Leo


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About Adam Dixon

  • Adam Dixon (born August 13, 1989) is a Canadian sledge hockey player. Born in Midland, Ontario, Dixon was diagnosed with Ewing's sarcoma in his right tibia in 1999 at the age of 10 and underwent a 10-hour surgery to remove the tumor and part of his tibia.
  • After this surgery Dixon was unable to play able-bodied hockey and was introduced to sledge hockey at the age of 11.
  • Dixon played 6 years with the Elmvale Bears and at the age of 17 was invited to try out for the Canadian National Sledge hockey team.
  • At the conclusion of the tryout Dixon was asked to join the team for the 2006/2007 season.
  • Dixon continues to play defence for the team and was a member of the 2007/2008 team that won gold at 2008 IPC Ice Sledge Hockey World Championships and was named the Defensive M.V.P.
  • of the tournament.

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