Michigan to participate in the Inaugural National Festival USA Hockey for

the Disabled.  The coaches had trouble counting up participants, but last check

 was 34 attending.  We attended opening cermonies that Friday evening and was

treated to dinner and a game between the Red Wing Old Timers and US Nat'l

 Amputee Team.  A lot of great action.  Sat. morning we played  the Washington

Ice Dogs and in the afternoon, Chicago Tomahawks.  Sunday before heading

back, we had a final game with the Gateway Locomotives.  In between the

hockey, we got to watch a sled hockey team compete and then back to the hotel 

 to jump in the pool or hot tub, The coaches even hit the golf course!!!  Many

thanks to our bus driver, John, for the terrific job he did getting us home thru the

Canadian Snow Storm. 

Thanks also to Ben Neimiec from the Special Hockey division for allowing us to

attend.  Hopefully, we can put this on our calendar for the next year tournament.

 

 

 

We will be attending the 2nd Festival for the Disabled to be played in Philadelphia

Pennsylvannia.  This will be held the weekend of April 6th through the 9th.  Teams

from Michigan, New Jersey, New York, Washington, St. Louis, Rochester and

elsewhere will be in attendance.  The opportunity afforded to all is helpful

in further developing our playing skills and our friendships.  Thanks to all who

give their support to make this a wonderful opportunity.

 

2007/2008

This year we will be attending the USA Disabled Festival near Boston, MA.  We have a bus all arranged, since everyone knows how difficult it is driving in Boston.

Only 14 players will be going with parents, but I'm sure everyone will have a great time.