Read about the Colorado Golden Eagles, a special needs hockey program based in the Denver suburb of Lakewood. The Golden Eagles were founded so children and young adults with developmental disorders such as Down syndrome, autism and attention deficit disorder can play hockey.
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Established in 1994, "The Heart League" is working to give any mentally challenged child in North America the opportunity to play hockey. One day, Special Hockey Internationalhopes to have a grass-roots program in every NHL city.