The MN Warriors Ice Hockey Program has been organized for charitable and educational purposes, for United States Military personnel wounded, injured or otherwise disabled veterans of the United States Military in conjunction with the USA Disabled Hockey Program, in order to assist our veterans with reintegration into civilian life.
The Vision
The program educates, trains, motivates and encourages individuals who have physical or mental disabilities incurred during service to the United States, to participate in the sport of ice hockey in an environment that is adapted to the level of the ability of the participating athlete, as well as assist veterans with disabilities and to promote awareness of challenges our veterans face and to encourage team building.
The program uses the game of hockey to build camaraderie and a sense of community, as well as a connection to the community that supports them. In addition it assists veterans with disabilities in developing self-confidence, and to assist in helping participants back into mainstream lifestyles they were accustomed to prior to their disabilities, that will help the individual be more successful both within and outside a hockey environment.
This is more then just hockey, this is home. From the moment the players walk through the doors of the Vadnais Heights Sports Complex they are part of the team. Part of something more. They are able to step away from daily life and play a game. Being part of this team means knowing they can depend on each other. There is a level of camaraderie that goes without parallel in civilian life. The Warriors hope is to help each other and other Veterans get through the rough times with the bond that is built on and off the ice.
The Team
The Warriors are building teams and have no cap on the number of players. There are two teams within the Warriors scope: Stand up and Sled.
If you are a Veteran and you fit one or more of the criteria below please contact us (A Purple Heart is not a requirement. However, documented disability related to service is.)
- Purple Heart Recipients
- Service Connected Disabled Veterans
- Veterans with Documented Injuries incurred while on duty
- Veterans with documented mental health issues to include but not limited to: PTSD and/or MDD .
- Veterans from all branches of the military
- Male and Female
- No hockey experience required.
What do you need?
The Warriors supplies all players with the following items free: Ice Time (from the Vadnais Heights Sports Complex)
Gear: Helmet, shoulder pads, elbow pads, gloves, breezers, shin pads, socks and jerseys.
Sleds and sticks for our sled players.
You supply: Skates, stick, mouth guard.
ALSO
You need to fill out our registration and once accepted you register with USA Hockey (this is a $40 fee you pay) and supply your own stick and skates. Most of all you supply your commitment and passion.
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