The people behind the program — players, families, and volunteers.
For a while, I was just mad at my disability. I was mad at the situation, mad at the game, and maybe even mad at myself for not knowing where I fit anymore. My first Blind Hockey skate surpassed every expectation we had. I learned I could find the puck on my stick by listening. More than that, I walked into a real hockey community again.
When I was about two years old, I got diagnosed with glaucoma and went completely blind at the age of four.
I’ve been blind my entire life, so blindness has never been something I “adjusted” to, it’s all I’ve ever known.
Jonathan Trzop: In May 2022, I was officially diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa at 19 years old.
Ollie lost his vision at age seven due to cancer complications, but was determined to play sports afterward.
Blind Hockey spotlight: Corbin Johnson Only two years ago, Corbin Johnson played his first Blind Hockey game.
Philip Giammarioli – Blind Hockey Spotlight This year Canadian Blind Hockey wants to highlight one of our latest coaches Philip Giammarioli!
Oliver Pye has a passion for life, his family and the game.
June is Deafblind Awareness Month and we interviewed Blind Hockey player Ryan Kucy from Sherwood Park Alberta about his deafblindness.
Canadian Blind Hockey hopes that the stories of these two Indigenous Blind Hockey players’ lived experiences will encourage more Indigenous youth who are blind…
This month we want to highlight Brandon Joy, age 20, and the incredible work he continues to do to bring more Blind Hockey awareness across Eastern Canada!
Amy Burk is a Medical Laboratory Technician but may be more known in your household as a 5x Paralympian and Captain with the Canadian Women’s Goalball Team.
This month’s player profile is Blind Hockey player Graham Foxcroft from Vancouver, BC.
“Blind Hockey has taught me that my visual disability isn’t something that needs to be seen as negative, but instead has opened up new opportunities for me to e…
Blind Hockey Spotlight: Adam Kugler-Sprayson, Saskatchewan Adam Kugler Sprayson, known as AKS, has journeyed with Canadian Blind Hockey for over a decade.
Canadian Blind Hockey is thrilled to announce that Luca DeMontis has been promoted to the role of Program Director.
Kaiden from the Newfoundland Eyelanders is so excited and nervous for this year’s 10th Annual Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament and he can’t wait to see…
Counting down to 10 years of the Canadian National Blind Hockey Tournament with Brian Mackie who has attended all 10!
This month we highlight the great work from one of the latest Blind Hockey players Conrad Eder and the incredible work he’s doing to grow the game in Ottawa as…
This month we highlight the great work from Team Canada Blind Hockey player and National Team Paraclimbing athlete Chaz Misuraca from Stratford Ontario.
This month we want to highlight Brandon Joy, age 20, and the incredible work he continues to do to bring more Blind Hockey awareness to Eastern Canada!
“I haven’t had opportunities like this to improve in any sport, throughout my life really.
Team Canada Paralympic track athlete David Johnson — aka Blindhipsterdave — got back on the ice and chatted with us about his Blind Hockey history.
We wanted to share quotes from a great article from the CBC, which speaks to the importance of our BlindHockey development camps.
The Olympic gold medalist and world champion will help raise awareness of Blind Hockey across Canada and welcome more blind and partially sighted youth into our 14 programs.
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