Declan Farmer named Milano Cortina 2026 MVP

USA star also awarded as Best Forward and Media Best Player at the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games 15 Mar 2026

A USA Para ice hockey player outside a rink

Declan Farmer took his fourth Paralympic title with USA at Milano Cortina 2026

ⒸJames Fearn/Getty Images for IPC

By World Para Ice Hockey

The Milano Cortina 2026 Para ice hockey directorate announced the individual tournament awards on Sunday (15 March) following the gold medal game, along with the Media Best Player selected by accredited media.

USA’s Declan Farmer was named the tournament Most Valuable Player (MVP). He led the tournament in scoring with 26 points in five games, setting a new record for the most points scored in a single Paralympic Winter Games.

Farmer was also named Best Forward by the tournament’s directorate and voted Media Best Player.
Czechia’s Patrik Sedlacek was selected as Best Goalkeeper, while USA’ Jack Wallace was named Best Defender.

Directorate Awards

Most Valuable Player (MVP): Declan Farmer (USA)
Best Goalkeeper: Patrik Sedlacek (CZE)
Best Defender: Jack Wallace (USA)
Best Forward: Declan Farmer (USA)

Media Best Player
Declan Farmer (USA)