Deaf Hockey Star Represents Team USA | Las Vegas News

Nineteen-year-old Cayden Herrera, a Las Vegas native with severe hearing loss and hearing aids, is set to represent Team USA in men’s ice hockey at the 2027 Winter Deaflympics in Austria — a deeply personal milestone for him. Already a silver medalist at the 2025 Deaf World Championship in Vancouver, he’s now chasing bigger dreams while preparing to play defense for the Willmar WarHawks in Minnesota. His journey, supported by his community and a family fundraising campaign, highlights the grit and passion of Deaf athletes striving for global recognition — and he’s ready to shine on the world stage. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3ae153ffe3b5dc4a