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lakingssledhockey.bsky.social
We are an adaptive ice hockey program for kids and adults with physical disabilities like spina bifida, spinal cord injury, leg amputation, and other mobility issues. We practice at LA Kings Icetown in Riverside. http://www.lakingssledhockey.com
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[8] I'll end the long rant by asking you to please visit the fundraiser link below and help our athletes continue growing and competing. Thank you. Your support and encouragement mean the world to us. www.spotfund.com/story/bf499c...

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[7] This program is 100% worth supporting because it enriches lives and heals souls. That alone should be enough for people to step up and help. We can't maintain the team on our own, no matter how many banners we hang at Icetown Riverside, because disabled people don't have financial stability.

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[6] We have an athlete who landed a scholarship for sled hockey at Penn State, and another who might be considered for next year. Our players have overcome hurdles few of you could imagine, and give it their all in every game. They come from four different counties, making team fundraising hard.

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[5] Honestly, the NHL's "Hockey Is For Everyone" campaign chafes me because it's apparently not true. It's easy for teams to spend $$$ on giveaways for every identity under the sun: hats, scarves, bobbleheads, etc. But there's no room to help athletes who have won four championships in two years?

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[4] Our sled program has been told we're not worth supporting anymore because we're not big enough. Guess what would help us grow. That's right: financial support from organizations and individuals who actually care about the disabled and understand how life-changing sports like sled hockey can be.

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[3] NHL teams pour a vast amount of money into youth hockey programs; understandable because they are the future of the sport. But hockey families are, on average, the wealthiest out of the five major youth sports. Disabled hockey players have minimal resources and would benefit from more support...

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[2] A few numbers: Average annual family income for a youth hockey player in the US is $114k (per USA Hockey). Average annual income for a disabled adult in the US is $44k (per the gov't). Many disabled people can't have more than $2k in the bank or get married without losing their benefits...

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[1] To clarify, while we are ostensibly sponsored by the LA Kings organization, we have not received any financial support from them this season. When we talk to potential supporters, they invariably ask why we're seeking donations when the Kings have a foundation for such things. Good question.

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Donations to LA Kings Sled Hockey via *spotfund are fully tax-deductible. You can either make a one-time gift or set up a monthly donation, whatever works best for you. Our hard-working athletes appreciate your support and encouragement! www.spotfund.com/story/bf499c...

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Happy Transgender Day of Visibility! We see you. We support you. We celebrate you! 🫶💕🏳️‍⚧️

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Since our program's usual funding has become unreliable, LA Kings Sled Hockey has a new fundraising campaign going. Please give whatever you're comfortable with to support our awesome athletes in this life-changing sport. Thank you! www.spotfund.com/story/bf499c...

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For the second time, Los Angeles Kings Sled Hockey has won the Reno Rumble championship! Kudos to all of our athletes and coaches for a great weekend. This is our fourth championship in two years. We hope @lakings.bsky.social might actually restore our funding after all this success.

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LA Kings Sled Hockey has gone undefeated and will play the Kraken tomorrow morning in the Reno Rumble championship game! Hoping to take home our second banner from the tournament.

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We won both games so far at the Reno Rumble. Anthony Sanchez scored his first-ever goal last night against the Ducks, then today he scored the game winner vs Seattle. Game 3 coming up against host Reno. #gokingsgo

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Thursday night practice at Icetown Riverside. No practice next week because we'll be in Reno for a league tournament.

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Kudos to LA Kings Sled Hockey forward Angel Guzman, who has earned a scholarship to attend Penn State for their collegiate sled hockey program. Angel is a 17-year-old senior who has been with our team for 12 years now. We're sad to lose him soon but excited for his future!

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Kings vs. Ducks exhibition sled game at Pechanga Arena. San Diego Gulls vs. Colorado Eagles this evening.

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LA Kings Sled Hockey is an adaptive ice hockey program in Riverside, CA. We serve kids and adults with physical disabilities: spina bifida, spinal cord injury, leg amputation, etc. We're currently prepping for the Reno Rumble and the National Disabled Hockey Festival in Florida. Message us for info!

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