Confidence is an essential attribute of most professional athletes, and Colorado native Malik Jones absolutely exudes it. "Starting out, they used to have to tape my right hand to the stick.”As with everything in his life, Malik Jones met that challenge head-on. For the second straight game, Jones made the USA Sled Hockey team and will represent America in Milano Cortina. "I’m just excited.”On his trip to Italy, Malik Jones will carry lessons learned in the cold crucible of a hockey rink. "Embrace who you are and love who you are, and good things will happen to you.”Colorado native seeks second gold medal at 2026 Paralympics