THE INAUGURAL “PUCKS FOR PATRIOTS” YOUTH ICE HOCKEY INVITATIONAL

📅 MAY 24, 2025 | 🕐 1:00–6:00 PM
🏒 Hosted by SHAHA & the Bethel Park Spencer Family YMCA
📍 305 Church Road, Bethel Park, PA 15102

Join us for the first-ever “Pucks for Patriots” Invitational — a special youth hockey event benefiting the Pittsburgh Warriors Hockey Program, a proud member of the Disabled Veteran Hockey League (DVHL) and USA Hockey’s Warrior Hockey initiative.

This high-energy event will honor our veterans and bring together youth players for a day of fun, competition, and community.

🏒 NOW OPEN TO:

All 8U Mite players (Red, White, and Blue levels)
All Squirt players (2014 & 2015 birth years)

Players will be placed on one of six mixed-level teams and are guaranteed 2 games during the event. Team placement and jerseys will be handed out at check-in.

📋 Registration Details:

All participants must register via TeamSnap
$100 entry fee due by registration close
Be sure to include jersey size and level of play (Mite or Squirt)
Check-in opens at 12:00 PM
Locker rooms will be assigned — check the board upon arrival

🇺🇸 Opening Ceremony:

Starts promptly at 1:00 PM
Players taking part must check in by noon
Skaters will take the ice through the center doors, salute with stick taps, and be joined by Pittsburgh Warriors players for the National Anthem

🎉 Event Highlights:

DJ & Pep Band
Fog Machines & Lights
Food Trucks
Special Guest Appearances
High-Energy Hockey Fun for a Great Cause!

⚠️ REMINDER: This is a youth hockey event. SHAHA and the Spencer YMCA will be strictly enforcing USA Hockey’s Zero Tolerance Policy both on and off the ice to ensure a positive experience for all.

Sponsors:
SHAHA
Steppe Energy Group
Nite Life DJz and Entertainment
Lake Effect Hockey, Jason Fowler
Clubhouse Cards

If you have any questions, please contact Sara Strojwas
(708)256-4676
Thanks again for your participation and for supporting our local Warrior hockey team!

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