Southern Wisconsin Sled Hockey welcomes new players

MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) – Any day is a great day for hockey, especially in the Madison area. This Saturday, Southern Wisconsin sled hockey celebrated their national championship by inviting community members to try sled hockey.

The Skeeters won the Tier 3 Youth National Championships in Philadelphia and welcomed new skaters to the ice. Sled hockey only differs from traditional hockey in equipment, using special sleds, the players move with two sticks with metal pick.

New kids stopped by Madison ice arena to give it a try and for the coach, providing inclusion in a sport he loves and seeing the joy it brings the players is what it’s all about.

“They’re just looking for opportunities to participate and be out there with their friends and be able to take part in a sport,” Wisconsin Skeeters head coach Tod Koeber. “I love hockey and the kids when they’re coming off the ice, they’re happy, it’s a great environment for them to be with folks who are just very supportive and learn and grow teammanship and sportsmanship and everything else that goes along with it.”

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