WESTFIELD (WWLP) – Athletes didn’t let their disability stop them from competing on the ice today in Westfield.
Amelia Park Ice Arena in Westfield hosted two Western Mass Knights sled hockey games on Saturday as part of a fundraising effort.
Sled Hockey players use sleds with two hockey skate blades mounted under the seat.
This sport allows disabled athletes to play. Players on the teams range from ages 8-63.
“It makes me feel free honestly it gives me a way to play hockey because I can’t skate, and it let you know you can do something you can be good at and you can believe it yourself out on the ice,” said Tristan Morse of Springfield.
The proceeds of Saturday’s hockey games will go towards the Knights adult and junior sled hockey teams.
