NEW YORK– The NHL, USA Hockey and Hockey Canada introduced at the moment the first-ever Reeve Hockey Traditional sled hockey sport, a matchup that includes the world’s finest males’s para hockey athletes who signify Crew USA and Crew Canada on the worldwide stage. The worldwide rivals will face off on the Kasabuski Rink in Boston to assist the Christopher & Dana Reeve Basis. Crew practices and the sport are open to the general public however capability is proscribed. Followers may also watch a free livestream of the sport at USAHockeyTV.com.
On the worldwide stage, each groups boast a aggressive roster with a formidable medal rely. Crew USA’s roster has a complete of 28 Paralympic gold medals and 46 World Championship gold medals. The squad is captained by veteran Josh Pauls and consists of three U.S. navy veterans, two of whom are Purple Coronary heart recipients. On Crew Canada, the roster’s Paralympic medal rely totals 17 silver medals and three bronze medals, with a further 28 gold medals, 34 silver medals, and 4 bronze medals received at World Championships. Canadian staff captain Tyler McGregor has been main his staff for six seasons. The worldwide rivals will meet in Boston as a part of their coaching camp as they proceed to organize for worldwide competitions.
The Christopher & Dana Reeve Basis, a accomplice of the NHL Basis U.S., is devoted to curing spinal wire harm and bettering the standard of life for people and households impacted by paralysis. An actor, activist, hockey fan, and goalie, Christopher Reeve grew to become paralyzed attributable to a extreme spinal wire harm. He and his spouse Dana had been unrelenting of their drive to pursue one of the best analysis, and assist, for sufferers and households dwelling with paralysis. The Reeve Basis’s imaginative and prescient is a world the place spinal wire harm doesn’t lead to paralysis, and paralysis doesn’t lead to diminished high quality of life: At this time’s Care, Tomorrow’s Treatment. The Reeve Hockey Traditional will assist funding cures for paralysis. Thus far, the Reeve Basis’s Nationwide Paralysis Useful resource Heart has supplied 22 grants to help sled hockey packages.
To rejoice the first-ever Reeve Hockey Traditional, the NHL, NHLPA and Boston Bruins are internet hosting a ‘Strive Sled Hockey for Free’ occasion on Feb. 18, giving women and boys ages 4-17, of all talents, a chance to attempt sled hockey on the Kasabuski Rink. The occasion is open to all and hopes to encourage children on the lookout for a brand new para sport to play. Tools, teaching, and assist can be supplied by Spaulding Adaptive Sports activities Facilities and Northeast Passage Sled Hockey. Gamers inquisitive about attempting sled hockey are inspired to register right here.
Schedule
All occasions are situated on the Kasabuski Rink (201 Forest St, Saugus, MA 01906) and are open to the media and the general public. Capability is proscribed.
Tuesday, Feb. 18
9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. – Reeve Hockey Traditional: Crew USA Sled Hockey Observe
10:40 a.m. – 12:10 p.m. – Reeve Hockey Traditional: Crew Canada Sled Hockey Observe
12:15 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. – ‘Strive Sled Hockey for Free’ Occasion
Wednesday, Feb. 19
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. – Stanley Cup look and photograph alternative
6:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. – Reeve Hockey Traditional
Rosters
Crew USA – Males’s Nationwide Para Hockey Crew
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No.NamePBornHometown29
32
7
8
10
17
22
23
27
4
9
14
16
18
19
24
37
88
Griffin LaMarre
Jen Lee
Kayden Beasley
Jack Wallace
Brett Bolton
Chris Douglas
Noah Grove
Liam Cunningham
Josh Pauls (Captain)
Brody Roybal
Travis Dodson
Ben Musselman
Declan Farmer
Evan Nichols
Malik Jones
Josh Misiewicz
David Eustace
Kevin McKee
G
G
D
D
D
D
D
D
D
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
11/10/1996
07/26/1986
12/22/2006
06/24/1998
04/08/2006
05/17/1990
05/01/1999
03/05/2008
12/31/1992
05/25/1998
02/14/1985
03/03/2001
11/05/1997
07/29/2004
12/06/2002
06/25/1988
05/03/1999
02/11/1990
Haverhill, Mass.
San Francisco, Calif.
Coats, N.C.
Franklin Lakes, N.J.
Rockledge, Fla.
Saint Cloud, Fla.
Frederick, Md.
River Falls, Wis.
Inexperienced Brook, N.J.
Northlake, Sick.
Deming, N.M.
Amelia, Ohio
Tampa, Fla.
Haymarket, Va.
Aurora, Colo.
La Grange, Sick.
Stoneham, Mass.
Davenport, Iowa
Crew Canada – Males’s Nationwide Para Hockey Crew
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No.NamePBornHometown30
54
60
5
7
17
61
92
4
8
11
13
19
23
26
29
98
Corbin Watson
Adam Kingsmill
Jean-François Huneault
Tyrone Henry
Zach Lavin
Shawn Burnett
Rob Armstrong
Auren Halbert
James Dunn
Tyler McGregor (Captain)
Adam Dixon
Vincent Boily
Dominic Cozzolino
Liam Hickey
Anton Jacobs-Webb
Micah Kovacevich
Mathieu Lelièvre
G
G
G
D
D
D
D
D
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
F
01/06/87
03/03/00
09/15/94
10/21/93
01/31/97
05/02/03
09/12/96
02/02/03
11/12/00
03/11/94
08/13/89
07/02/00
08/23/94
03/25/98
09/18/00
10/02/97
06/13/05
Kingsville, ON
Smithers, BC
Saint-Eustache, QC
Ottawa, ON
Essex, ON
McMasterville, QC
Erin, ON
Calgary, AB
Wallacetown, ON
Forest, ON
Midland, ON
Alma, QC
Mississauga, ON
St. John’s, NL
Gatineau, QC
Edmonton, AB
Lévis, QC
The Reeve Hockey Traditional is a part of a longstanding dedication to assist adaptive hockey in all types by the NHL, NHLPA and 32 Golf equipment. The League has been a longtime presenting accomplice of the USA Hockey Sled Traditional. Most not too long ago, the NHL introduced a partnership with Warrior 4 Life Fund, monetary assist for 3 adaptive hockey packages with the New York Islanders, and rising sled and particular hockey with the Carolina Hurricanes. Moreover, the NHL/NHLPA Business Development Fund has aided Be taught to Play sled hockey packages in NHL markets, together with Tampa Bay and Calgary. 
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