Sled Hockey Providing Great Opportunities

Updated: 3:26 PM Feb 23, 2008

Sled hockey is an alternative sport that uses the rules of hockey. Sled hockey began in the early 1960's in Stockholm Sweden. It moved to the United States in 1989 and Colorado joined those ranks in 1995. Sled Hockey has been a Paralympic sport since 1994, with Team USA earning the Gold medal in 2002 and the Bronze medal in 2006.

Posted: 4:22 PM Feb 18, 2008
Reporter: Courtesy: Colorado Springs Sled Hockey Association

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Posted by: Megan Fordenbacher Location: Portland Oregon on Apr 24, 2008 at 01:25 PM

Just so wonderful!!!! Love what this is doing for the kids!!!
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Posted by: Bianca Location: Colorado Springs on Feb 20, 2008 at 03:45 PM

Amazing!
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Posted by: Pam Location: Colorado Springs on Feb 19, 2008 at 12:24 AM

Loved the story, and love the kids' spirit even more!!!
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Posted by: Dianne Location: Home on Feb 18, 2008 at 06:07 PM

What awesome kids!!!
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