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Warrior Avs Colorado Sled Hockey Warriors is partnered up with Colorado Adaptive Sports Foundation. We are an al credits to USA Hockey

History of Sled Hockey

A direct descendant of ice hockey, ice sledge hockey was invented at a rehabilitation centre in Stockholm, Sweden, during the early 1960's by a group of Swedes who, despite their physical impairment, wanted to continue playing hockey. The men modified a metal frame sled, or sledge, with two regular-sized ice hockey skate blades that allowed the puck to pass underneath. Usin

g round poles with bike handles for sticks, the men played without any goaltenders on a lake south of Stockholm. The sport caught on and, by 1969, Stockholm had a five-team league that included players with a physically impairment and able-bodied players. That same year, Stockholm hosted the first international ice sledge hockey match between a local club team and one from Oslo, Norway. During the 1970's, teams from these two countries played once or twice a year. Several other countries began to establish teams, including Great Britain (1981), Canada (1982), USA (1990), Estonia and Japan (1993). Two Swedish national teams played an exhibition match at the inaugural Örnsköldsvik 1976 Paralympic Winter Games in Sweden. Ice sledge hockey did not become an official event until the Lillehammer 1994 Paralympic Winter Games.

01/19/2023

Make sure to attend Valor’s Military Appreciation night, 5:55pm Saturday at South Suburban Sports Complex!!! There will be a silent auction and all proceeds will be donated to support the Colorado Sled Hockey Team.

11/22/2022
09/30/2022

CHAMPIONS 🥇

09/29/2022

Award recognizes excellence in international hockey competition

09/19/2022

First event of season set for Sept. 24-30 in Ostrava, Czechia

09/09/2022

Players and organizers agree the inaugural event shows progress in growing sport

07/18/2022

Colorado Sled Hockey, Colorado Avalanche and Colorado College Tigers Sled Hockey host try sled hockey event. We had many first time players and a great time was had by all.

07/05/2022

Come try Sled Hockey for Free !

07/01/2022

Join us for a Try Sled Hockey event !

07/01/2022

Greeley Ice Haus sled hockey is thriving, thanks to dedicated city staff, an enduring passion among sport advocates and a commitment to inclusivity.

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2026 Kodiak Drive
Colorado Springs, CO
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