Sled Hockey

Author:
SI Staff
Publish date:
Nov 30, 2009

Sled Hockey

Jason Malady (left), Richard Bryne (center)

Jason Malady (left), Richard Bryne (center) — David E. Klutho/SI

Sled hockey was designed to allow participants who have a physical disability to play the game of ice hockey, including veterans from the Iraq and Afghanistan wars. The players consist of individuals who have sustained spinal cord injuries, amputations, spina bifida etc.... This game requires players to sit in a sled that has blades on the frame and allows the puck to pass underneath. Players also have two shortened sticks that they use to not only push themselves along the ice, but it also allows them the ability to pass and shoot the puck as well.

Eric Rud and Dan Robles

Eric Rud and Dan Robles — David E. Klutho/SI

Rick Rud

Rick Rud — David E. Klutho/SI

Erica Mitchell (23)

Erica Mitchell (23) — David E. Klutho/SI

James Oppelt (26) and Richard Bryne

James Oppelt (26) and Richard Bryne — David E. Klutho/SI

Charles Freeland (18) and Jorge Jimenez

Charles Freeland (18) and Jorge Jimenez — David E. Klutho/SI

St. Louis team

St. Louis team — David E. Klutho/SI

The all Veteran team of San Antonio

The all Veteran team of San Antonio — David E. Klutho/SI

Sean Stueve (right) and Kevin Mckee

Sean Stueve (right) and Kevin Mckee — David E. Klutho/SI

Kevin McKee (16) and Justin Howard

Kevin McKee (16) and Justin Howard — David E. Klutho/SI

Scott Brandon makes a save against Kevin McKee

Scott Brandon makes a save against Kevin McKee — David E. Klutho/SI

Eric Rud and Billy "Michael" Hanning (15)

Eric Rud and Billy "Michael" Hanning (15) — David E. Klutho/SI

Jason Malady and Billy "Michael"Hanning

Jason Malady and Billy "Michael"Hanning — David E. Klutho/SI