St. Louis Blues Warrior Hockey
The St. Louis Blues Warrior Hockey team is a part of the USA Hockey Warrior program for disabled and combat-injured veterans in the St. Louis area.
About: "The St. Louis Blues Warrior Hockey team is an affiliate of the St. Louis Blues NHL organization. It is a program designed for military veterans with a disability rating who have served in the U.S. Armed Forces. The program provides an opportunity for veterans to play hockey in a supportive and competitive environment, fostering camaraderie and physical activity while helping participants cope with the physical and emotional challenges that may arise from their service.
The team is part of the USA Hockey Warrior program, which supports veterans nationwide in their journey through adaptive sports. The focus is not only on hockey skills but also on building a community of veterans who can support each other on and off the ice. The program often participates in games, tournaments, and community events, including charity and awareness-raising activities." – from their website.
Website: St. Louis Blues Warrior Hockey
Eligibility:
- VA disability rating of 10% or more and/or Purple Heart
- Honorable Discharge
- No playing experience required
Teams based on skill level:
- Alpha: Played in high school, college, and higher
- Bravo: Played in high school
- Charlie: Played organized hockey leagues
- Blue: Learning/Developing your hockey skills
- Gold/White: Learn to play, new to hockey
Donations: Here