USHL U.S. National Team

Six Sled Programs to Share $150,000 from Labatt Blue's "Pass It Forward" Initiative

Published on April 12, 2017 under United States Hockey League (USHL)
U.S. National Team News Release


COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Hockey unveiled today the six sled hockey programs (see list included below) that will equally share $150,000 in grants from The USA Hockey Foundation provided by Labatt USA through its Pass it Forward initiative.

The funding will assist three newly created programs this year and three other previously established USA Hockey sled programs.

2017 Grant Recipients

Program

Location

Central Illinois Sled Hockey Association

Towanda, Ill.

Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports

Minot, N.D.

Queen City Adaptive Recreation

Charlotte, N.C.

Sled Hockey UP/SAIL

Negaunee, Mich.

State College Sled Hockey

State College, Penn.

Teton Adaptive Sports

Jackson, Wyo.

"We're most appreciative to Labatt for their efforts in joining with us in furthering the development of sled hockey," said Dave Ogrean, executive director of USA Hockey. "The substantial number of applications we received shows the desire all across the country to continue to grow sled hockey."

"We're excited to continue bringing access to hockey to more athletes who want to play this great game," said Lisa Texido, brand manager of Labatt USA. "The goal of our 'Pass It Forward' initiative is to make hockey accessible to everyone, and after the great steps last year's grant recipients have made, we look forward to seeing that continue with this year's recipients."

Each of the six programs will receive $25,000 to be used for items such as ice time, sleds, sticks, travel and uniforms.

NOTES: Of the six programs selected by USA Hockey, three are new for this season - Prairie Grit Adaptive Sports (Minot, N.D.), Queen City Adaptive Recreation (Charlotte,N.C.), State College Sled Hockey (State College, Penn.). Thanks to funds from last year's Labatt USA Pass It Forward initiative, sled hockey programs began in new areas such as Montana, South Dakota and Wisconsin.

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