Who We Are
The NESHL is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization established in 2005 as a means for regional Sled Hockey teams to engage in competitive, sportsmanlike hockey. We are the first-ever organized, multi-state, adult sled hockey league in the U.S, with Connecticut, New Hampshire, New York, Vermont, and Pennsylvania currently represented by teams in our league.
Our regular season kicks off with the Green Mountain Classic tournament held at the Cairns Arena in South Burlington, VT. We also hold games once a month, over a 4 month period during our season, at the Newington Arena in Newington, CT. At all our events we continuously look to solicit new players, further the awareness of Sled Hockey and people with disabilities, through public presentations and clinics, the media, and any other opportunities which may present themselves.
Along with providing a structured, competitive, Sled Hockey league, the individual benefits to our athlete's is invaluable. The NESHL not only improves a player’s physical fitness but provides an environment to promote and improve their independence, assist with building their life skills, and improving their quality of life. The lessons taught through competing assist the individual to better manage life’s ups and downs while stressing the value of maintaining a positive attitude.
Our Mission
The mission statement of the NESHL is “to provide an environment where individuals, with and without disabilities, can develop as athletes, leaders, and community members through a competitive Sled Hockey league that emphasizes commitment, discipline, teamwork, and sportsmanship.”
Our Objectives
- To assist in the development of players for local, regional, and National level teams
- To increase the awareness of Sled Hockey through on-ice and off-ice presentations
- To assist with individuals independence and Return to Work/Life
- To build life skills--teamwork, responsibility, commitment
- To promote "Positive Shared Experiences" amongst family and friends
- To provide an opportunity for Corporate Sponsorship through Value-Exchange Partnerships
Our Athletes
Our Sled Hockey athletes are both male and female, ages 15 to 60 yrs old. A majority have some type of mobility impairment and are of many ethnic backgrounds including White, African-American, Latino, and Asian. Our athletes, families, and volunteers come from a wide geographic range covering the states of PA, NJ, NY, CT, VT, NH, MA, ME, and MD. We typically have over 100+ athletes, families, volunteers, and fans in attendance at our events.
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