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Sledge hockey is a sport that was designed to allow participants who have a physical disability to play the game of ice hockey. Ice sledge hockey (also known as sled hockey in the United States) was invented in the early 1960s in Stockholm, Sweden at a rehabilitation center. It is currently one of the most popular sports in the Paralympic Games.
History
Two men from Sweden designed the sled for ice sledge hockey in the 1960’s because they wanted to continue to play hockey despite their physical disability. Their design included two skate blades on a metal frame that allowed the puck to pass underneath. They completed the ensemble by including 2 round poles with bike handles for sticks. Although there are many restrictions to the measurements and weight of the sledges used in the Paralympic Games, not a whole lot has changed from the original design to the ones that exist today.
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@FlameGoddessLee wow, sled hockey!? That sounds awesome! I need to watch!
Altair77 (Rebecca Hyde) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 01:14:10 -0000
@FlameGoddessLee wow, sled hockey!? That sounds awesome! I need to watch!
Hosting a game with the Wisconsin Warriors sled hockey team this weekend. www.saukprairiehockey.com
JGesicki (Jeremy Gesicki) Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:15:33 -0000
Hosting a game with the Wisconsin Warriors sled hockey team this weekend. www.saukprairiehockey.com
RT @USParalympics Congrats to the 15 athletes nominated to 2010 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team! http://bit.ly/5xm01F
FlameGoddessLee (Lee Ford) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 21:35:46 -0000
RT @USParalympics Congrats to the 15 athletes nominated to 2010 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team! http://bit.ly/5xm01F
RT @USParalympics Congrats to the 15 athletes nominated to 2010 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team! http://bit.ly/5xm01F
USOlympic (USOC Communications) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:59:28 -0000
RT @USParalympics Congrats to the 15 athletes nominated to 2010 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team! http://bit.ly/5xm01F
Greg Shaw is in! RT @USParalympics: Congrats to the 15 athletes nominated to 2010 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team! http://bit.ly/5xm01F
abilitycenter (Nat'l Ability Center) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:42:30 -0000
Greg Shaw is in! RT @USParalympics: Congrats to the 15 athletes nominated to 2010 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team! http://bit.ly/5xm01F
RT @USParalympics Congrats to the 15 athletes nominated to 2010 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team! http://bit.ly/5xm01F
jamiemblanchard (Jamie M. Blanchard â¥) Tue, 15 Dec 2009 19:26:56 -0000
RT @USParalympics Congrats to the 15 athletes nominated to 2010 U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey Team! http://bit.ly/5xm01F
Atlantic District Sled Hockey - Official site for eastern Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware. Provides event calendar, programs and developmental activities.
Meta Description: [ Welcome to Sledhockey.net,Atlantic Districts site aboute Sled Hockey, also called Sledgehockey.Weekly updates,calendar with all sessions and events.All about what's going on in the Atlantic District. Also links and information about Sled Hockey. ]
Atlantic Hammerheads Sled Hockey - A team for players between ages 10 to 17 in Warrington, Pennsylvania. Contains an event calendar, pictures, related links, and directions.
British Sledge Hockey Association - Information on the BHSA, which was formed in 1995, and competitions, news, history, classification and coach education.
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Cruiser's Sports for the Physically Disabled of Halton and Peel - Offers sledge hockey for the physically disabled. Includes news news, history, programs, mission statement and events. Mississauga, Ontario.
Hamilton and District Sledge Hockey Association - Provides sledge hockey for mentally and physically challenged children and adults. Includes Hamilton Sledgehammers news, schedules, tournaments, events and game information.
International Paralympic Committee: Sledge Hockey - Describes the Paralympic version of ice hockey. Includes news, results, calendar of events and photographs.
Meta Description: [ This is the official website of the International Paralympic Committee. ]
Kingston Kestrels - Team information, links, gallery for the UK team.
Maine Sled Hockey Hockey Program - Site lists all the activities for sled hockey occurring in Maine. It coordinates content and links with its affiliate programs, the New England Bruins and the Prudential Northeast Sled Hockey League.
Meta Description: [ The Maine Sled Hockey Program oversees the development of sled hockey programming in Maine. The Portland Sled Hockey Pirates are MSHP's competitive team. ]
New England Bruins Sled Hockey - Site for nationally competitive team for sled hockey players living in New England.
Meta Description: [ The New England Bruins Sled Hockey Program is the most competitive sled hockey team in New England. The program hosts the New England Invitational Sled Hockey Tournament. coo ]
Ottawa Carleton Sledge Hockey and Ice Picking - All about the local league, including classifications, schedule and results, photos, and links.
Prudential Northeast Sled Hockey League - Competitive league for adult sled hockey teams in the northeastern United States.
Meta Description: [ Sled Hockey in the USA. The Prudential Northeast Sled Hockey League is the first adult sled hockey league in the United States. ]
South Jersey Wings of Steel - Contains a roster, coaching staff, pictures, standings, and an introduction to the sport. Located in Voorhees Township, New Jersey.
United States Sled Hockey Association (USSHA) - Promotes the sport of sled hockey nationally and internationally for athletes with disabilities. Includes news, calendar, member teams, rules and regulations, membership application, equipment manufacturers and related links.
Vineland Sled Stars - New Jersey team site includes roster, schedule, photos, and related links.
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