Two sled hockey events are planned in the region next weekend.
The first is a fundraiser, the second annual FIRE & ICE Charity Sled Hockey Game on Saturday April 16 at Tam O’Shanter in Sylvania. The Toledo Fire Hockey team will take on the Arctic Wolves in a game of hockey in sleds.
The second is the following day, Sunday, April 17 at 12:30 p.m., when the Bowling Green High School Bobcat Hockey team takes on the Northwest Ohio Arctic Wolves at the BGSU Ice Arena, again in sleds.
The puck drop will be by BG Superintendent Francis Scruci, and the National Anthem will be performed by the BGHS Madrigals.
Tickets are $5 per person. Those attending will be able to try sled hockey, participate in the chuck-a-puck, and a 50/50 raffle.
NWO Arctic Wolves Sled Hockey Team is hosting the 2nd Annual Fire & Ice Charity Hockey Game taking place in Sylvania on April 16.
The event will feature the Toledo Fire Hockey Team vs. Arctic Wolves Sled Hockey Team at Tam O’Shanter Sports, 7060 Sylvania Ave., Sylvania, 4:30 – 6:30 p.m.
Sled hockey is fully competitive ice hockey for people with physical disabilities on a competitive team. It is a paralympic sport where ice hockey is played sitting in sleds using two sticks to propel across the ice.
The Arctic Wolves Sled Hockey Team is a 501c3 organization under Ohio Sled Hockey. In our 2nd season, the Northwest Ohio Arctic Wolves Sled Hockey Team consists of young people ranging in age from 5-21 who have varying physical disabilities that prevent them from playing stand up hockey. It is a life changing experience for the players.
For more about the Arctic Wolves Sled Hockey Team, find them on Facebook at “NWO Arctic Wolves Sled Hockey Team.”
The Toledo Fire Hockey Team is a hockey team made up of firefighters from the City of Toledo and surrounding area departments. The team includes players of former semi-pro, Junior, and high school hockey experience, to some that have just picked up the game in adult recreation leagues. For more about the Toledo Fire Hockey Team, find them on Facebook at “Toledo Fire Hockey Team.”
The hockey game will have $5 admission, with children under 5 being free. There will be a 50/50 raffle, silent auction, raffle baskets, chuck-a-puck to win $100, and pizza buffet for $5. People will also be able to try a hockey sled on the ice for $1.
All proceeds will go to the Arctic Wolves to help pay for ice time and purchase equipment.
