A dedicated ambassador for sled hockey in the Dallas/Fort Worth area for the last decade, Alfredo Corona became president of the Dallas Stars sled hockey program as it was on the edge of folding in 2008.

Since assuming that role, Corona’s fundraising efforts have resulted in resources for weekly practices, the ability to travel to multiple tournaments each year and substantial equipment reserves, all of which are provided to athletes without cost. He also secured funding and helped manage the conversion of the team’s home arena to become sled hockey accessible.

Most recently, he helped secure the team’s affiliation with the Dallas Stars, which provides the program with extensive funding, marketing, advertising and additional resources to use for the betterment of sled hockey in Dallas.

In addition, Alfredo is also the disabled rep on the Texas Amateur Hockey Association board of directors. He has been instrumental in helping start sled hockey programs in both Houston and Austin, and is currently working to organize a special hockey program in Dallas for the fall of 2017.

Alfredo has also been an active sled hockey player for more than 16 years. During his time as a player, the Dallas Sled Stars have enjoyed much success, winning the 2012 USA Hockey Sled Hockey Classic A Division, the 2016 USA Hockey Disabled Festival B Division, and most recently, the 2017 Hendrickson Foundation Sled Hockey tournament.

Alfredo currently resides in Little Elm, Texas. He is the son of Noreen and Al Corona and has one sister, Clarissa.

The Disabled Athlete of the Year Award recognizes a disabled athlete that has displayed incredible dedication to disabled hockey in the United States.