MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - The U.S. Men’s National Sled Hockey Team is in Minot, holding tryouts for the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Italy. There are more than 30 players from across the country fighting for 17 roster spots and doing so in the head coach’s home state.

Fresh off another world championship this summer, Team USA is gearing up to chase more gold.

“For the first time, we gave our players the entire summer off, which I think has been good for everyone just to have a mental break and even a physical break. Everyone is so excited to be back,” said head coach David Hoff.

David Hoff of Bottineau has been the head coach of the team since the 2018-19 season, and is preparing for his second Paralympics at the head of the bench.

“The first time I got to go as an assistant coach in 201

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