Welcome to Cincinnati Icebreakers Sled Hockey!
The Icebreakers, a 501(c)(3), was formed in 2008 after a year and a half of learning, planning, and educating the community about sled hockey for persons with a physical disability.
Sled hockey is the same as ice hockey except it is played in 'sleds' by persons who cannot ice skate in a standing position. Sled (also called sledge) hockey began in the 1960's in Sweden at a rehabilitation center. It is has been a Paralympic sport since 1994 with the USA winning their second gold in 2010 in Vancouver at the winter Paralympics.
Research supports participation in organized sports (at any level of competition) noting it improves one's quality of life, self-perception, self image, confidence and social skills . Our mission is to not only grow the sport of ice hockey, but to make ice hockey available to everyBODY.
ADULT MidAm Sled League: 2011-12 (MAGL)
Weekend #1 November 11-13 Pittsburgh
Weekend #2 January 6-8 (Ohio - TBA)
Weekend #3 February 10-12 Ft. Wayne
Weekend #4 March 9-11 Grand Rapids
Weekend #5: Finals: April 13-15 Dallas Tx
Sled hockey exhibitions - TBA
JAN. 2011
Columbus Shriner's YOUTH Sled Tournament
FEB. 2011
Ft Wayne RecreationTournament
Silver Sticks (NEW) - International play - Canada
MidAm Adult Sled League tournament
MAR. 2011
Grand Rapids Tournament
Disabled Festival
April, each year in a different city
ANNUAL FUNDRAISERS
Cookie Dough
Cyclone's exhibition
Flying Pig Marathon (First Sat. in May)
Thank You to:
Mr. and Mrs. Dave Albert Drs. Archdeacon and Kenter
Ashley Photography Mr. Connor Barge
Christina Behrens, PT Cincinnati Amateur Hockey Assc.
Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey Cintas Corporation
College of Mount St Joseph physical therapy Julie, Emily, Julie and Katie - DPT
D & D Restaurant, NC The Driscoll Family
Mr. Jeremy Earl Robert and Mary Ann Faelten
FedEx Office, Blue Ash, Ohio Ed and Mary Anne Foss
Good Shepherd Church high school youth grp Gtr. Cinci Athletic Trainers Assc.
Lynne Gaines Design, Columbus, Ohio Dave and Vickie Haddix
Brendon, Christine and Beth Hansford Scott Hascher and Family
Wendy and Chris Howard Mr. and Mrs. James Hosea
Clark and Marea Johnson and Family Randy Kwapis, Mobility Sports
James L Lallathin Edward & Ina Loftspring and Family
Chris and Anita Logsdon Mrs. Harris Loftspring
Noah and Hannah Loftspring Brian and Michelle McCarthy, NC
Greg Martini and Sports Plus William Manning Photography
Maywehelp.org Miami Subs, NC
Miami RedHawks Hockey, Oxford, Ohio Mid American Hockey Assoc.
National Hockey League Players Association Northland Ice Rink
NovaCare Rehabilitation Shad Raymer, Special Forces, NC
Roy Tailor Uniforms SCI-STEP Roger Sharrer Development Gratnt Dave Sheffler
Spina Bifida Association of Cincinnati Sycamore High School Hockey team
Thera-Band® Tom Thornley
Mr. and Mrs. Rob Wocks and Family Rino Viskovich, NC
Frank and Beth Yantek and family Mark and Anne Steinberg
The Flying Pig volunteers and runners Cincinnati Cyclones Hockey
Karen and Mark Holtgrefe Allison Pirman
The Wocks Family - Sam, Jake, Rob Aaron's Catering of Palm Beaches
Brad Emmerson, Paralympian, leading
our sled hockey clinic in Fall, 2011.
Brad is showing off his GOLD medal
from the 2010 Vancouver Paralympics.
South Bend, IN and surrounding area
What is the National Adult Sled Hockey TEAM?
Each region in the country is holding four tournaments to determine which top two teams in each region will compete at the championships held at the annual National Disabled Sports Festival. This year (2011), the festival will be in Blaine, MN. with 8 sheets of ice!
Requirements for participation: commitment to play four tournaments and at the National Disabled Sports Festival if a finalist. Costs and travel are the responsibility of each player. No try-outs are necessary.
This year's reps from Cincinnati: Kevin Moeller and Chris Staarman.
National schedule posted under "events". Everyone is welcome to attend and cheer!
Hockey is for everyBODY!
Event photos
