By Jeffrey Bessen
March 20, 2006

The Long Island Blues, based in Freeport, N.Y., is one of more than 20 special hockey teams nationwide that accommodate the needs of children and young adults with developmental disabilities, including ADHD and those that can be more restrictive.

These players endure multiple medical issues along the spectru

Drawing a huge crowd reaction, Washington Ice Dogs shooter, Andrew Rouff scored on his second shot of the competition, with a left-to-right move that beat Northern Virginia Cool Cats goaltender Evan Sisto for a 1-0 victory in 4 shots, in the American Special Hockey division of the Washington Times Shootout Competition hosted by the Washington Capitals. At the other end of the ice, Cool Cats shooter Robbie Callihan was stopped on both of his shots

Olie Kolzig, goaltender for the Washington Capitals and co-founder of Athletes Against Autism, was awarded the King Clancy Memorial Trophy at the NHL awards in Vancouver BC. Kolzig was honored for his work on behalf of children's charities and his commitment to autism research and support via Cure Autism Now's Athletes Against Autism initiative, which he founded with fellow NHL players and parents of chil

Ice hockey fans are devoted to their sport, unfazed by the game?s physical demands, cumbersome equipment, and the red-hot competition for ice time. Massachusetts is one of the centers of hockey fever in the U.S. So it?s only fitting that the gradually growing list of hockey clubs for children with special needs now includes The Boston Bear Cubs, which hit the ice in February. Lisa M. Cataldo explains how

At the August meeting of USA Hockey's Atlantic District, Jon Schwartz, of the New Jersey Daredevils Special Hockey program, was named Volunteer Coach of the Year for the Atlantic District. Jon is a resident of Park Ridge, NJ and has been involved with the Daredevils since it's inception. This program has grown from a handful of players into a program that fields two (2) Special Hockey

Ice Hockey Teams Overcome Developmental Disabilities
by Amy Orndorff June 5, 2006

Congratulations to the 2007 Deaflympic Team which was recently announced that will participate in the Deaf Olympics in Salt Lake City, in February 2007.

Fifty-five players attended an open tryout in June in Chicago, Illinois. Thirty one players were selected from this group to attend a training camp was held at the USA Hockey training facility in Ann Arbor, Michigan the week of Au

The New Canaan Winter Club collected used hockey equipment for the American Special Hockey Association. Special Hockey is a program specifically designed for athletes with developmental disabilities such as Autism and Down Syndrome. Start up programs for these athletes are underway across the country, and continue to need any equipment possible, from small

TORINO, Italy ? Taylor Chace?s (Hampton Falls, N.H.) goal at 11:53 of a wild third period gave the U.S. a 4-3 win over Germany in the bron

What is the PNESHL The Prudential Northeast Sled Hockey League (Not completely USA Hockey Registered) was developed in 2005 for local level adult sled hockey teams from the Northeastern United States to engage in sportsmanlike sled hockey competition.

The PA Center-Pedes (affectionately know

JEFF DOUGLAS
Associated Press Mar. 10, 2006

By John Tranchina
March 19, 2006

While the battle for the gold medal at the Winter Olympics captured the attention of the hockey universe, it isn't the only international tournament Team USA is participating in this season.

Most people aren't aware that there is an American team of amputee hockey players going overseas to compete against other

The United States Amputee Hockey Team lost by a score of 5-2 in the Gold Medal Game against Canada in the 2006 Amputee Hockey World Championships just concluded in Latvia.

Previously the United States defeated Finland (11-2) and Russia (4-2) before falling t

Each year, the Southeastern District presents two awards, the Southeastern District Volunteer of the Year and the Southeastern District Director's Cup.

The Directors Cup is given annually to a person, team or organization that brings great honor to the District. The 2006 Directors Cup is presented to Mike and Kim Hickey of Crofton, Maryland. Many

By Harold McNeil April 17, 2006
The Buffalo News

It's not every kid who can tap a few world-class athletes to come chat up his schoolmates for a special assembly.

That was not a problem for Stefan Kothe, a fifth-grader at Casey Middle School in the Williamsville School District. He already knew the three mem

Joe Howe proudly accepted the 2006 USA Hockey Disabled Player of the Year during the awards ceremony on Wednesday June 7th at USA Hockey annual Congress. The Disabled Player of the Year was one of six players awards presented as well as many service awards presented to USA Hockey volunteers. Joe received a standng ovation.

Congrats Joe, we remain very pro

American Special Hockey Association has recently recieved a very generous equipment donation from the New Canaan Winter Club. Nearly 50 packages of eqiupment and sticks arrived at the ASHA offices on Saturday July 8th. The quipment will be made avilable to new and existing ASHA program nationwide. In the additon to the donated equipment, the transportation of the eq

East Rutherford, NJ ? Tom Brake, who currently serves the Atlantic Amateur Hockey Association as its Vice President of Disabled Hockey, was named the recipient of the 2006 Service to New Jersey Hockey Award. The award is named for the late Dr. John J. McMullen, who brought professional hockey to the Garden State in 1982. It has been presented a

The United States Olympic Committee joined U.S. Paralympic Team
supplier DHL and annonced the winners of the 2006 U.S. Paralympic
Spirit Award Delivered by DHL.

Andy Parr, Danell Libby and the members of theU.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team, were selected by American fans, fellow Team USA athletes, U.S. alumni Paralympians, and

Tomahawks Coach JP Bordeleau has been honored by the Arc of Illinois with the prestigious Mabley award. This award is given to an exceptional individual who actively devotes time and energy to enhance life experiences for people with developmental disabilities.

There couldn't be a more deserving person, a very special person who is loved and respected by the people he serves. Congra

The 2006 USA hockey Disabled Hockey Festival recently conducted in West Chester, Pennsylvania was a huge success. Over 450 players participated throughout the weekend which included game competitions, on and off ice demonstrations and clinics as well as a festival celebration ceremony.

Special thanks to the Atlantic Hockey District who co-hosted the event. Their endless planning an