Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey

Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey operates therapeutic and competitive ice hockey programs for the benefit of physically disabled individuals in Pennsylvania and adjacent areas. Mighty Penguins Sled Hockey strives to develop character, sportsmanship and physical fitness among the disabled youth and adults of Western Pennsylvania and adjacent areas while promoting and encouraging both educational and cultural experience.

The Mighty Penguins continue to build on this existing foundation of support by increasing player involvement and expanding the number of teams competing locally and nationally. This past season, the Mighty Penguins registered on its roster 4 teams that included youth, junior, intermediate adult and competitive adult players. These teams competed in tournaments throughout Canada and the United States.

Players on the team are achieving tremendous success and recognition nationally and internationally. Josh Wirt is a 2002 Paralympic Gold Medalist. In addition to playing with the Mighty Penguins, Daniel McCoy won the gold medal at the 2014 Paralympic Winter Games in Sochi, Russia with the USA National Men's Team. Nevin Gray was selected for the 2010 USA Junior National Team. Kelsey DiClaudio has been select for the USA Women's National Team for the 2014 and 2015 seasons!