Join Columbus Warrior Hockey

Why Join?

Columbus Warrior Hockey is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that provides honorably discharged U.S. Military veterans with service connected disabilities a therapeutic experience grounded in peer-based support, the cultivation of mental and physical healing, and physical activity through the sport of hockey.

Columbus Warrior Hockey’s approach to accomplishing our mission is unique in that we supplement our disabled hockey program with community based activities that incorporate other military-connected individuals.

Columbus Warrior Hockey extends participation eligibility to individuals such as current service members and gold star family members for participation in our Chiller Adult Hockey League teams, Stick & Puck sessions, and Drop-In Hockey sessions. This blending of veterans, current service members, and family members creates a continuum of support that serves to create a lasting positive impact to our local veterans.

Disabled Hockey

USA Hockey’s Warrior Hockey Discipline is dedicated to injured and disabled U.S. military veterans who have served our country and play the sport of ice hockey. Signing up for the Warrior Hockey team will add you to our roster of members eligible to participate in USA Hockey's Warrior events. USA Hockey hosts two national Warrior Hockey events each season. Visit the USA Hockey site for additional details.

Requirements:

Honorable discharge
Minimum 10% VA disability rating or Purple Heart Medal
Supporting documentation

Community Based Programs

In addition to our core Warrior Hockey offerings, Columbus Warrior Hockey provides a range of community-based hockey programs designed to create consistent, local opportunities for peer support, physical activity, and shared experience through the sport of hockey.

These programs include Adult Recreational Hockey through our partnership with The OhioHealth Chiller Ice Rinks, Stick & Puck sessions, and other drop-in or skills-focused offerings. Participation is open to eligible veterans, current service members, Gold Star family members, and immediate family members of current participants and volunteers.

Requirements:

Honorable discharge verified by VA Service Verification Letter
Current active or reserve service verified by SCRA Certificate.
Gold Star Family member (Spouse, Child, Parent or Sibling)
Immediate family of current participants (Spouse, Child, Parent, or Sibling)

Extended Beneficiary Group

The Extended Beneficiary Group is made up of military-connected individuals who help strengthen our local hockey community and support network. This group consists of veterans without service connected disabilities, Gold Star family members, current service members (Active, Reserve, Guard), and immediate family of participants.

Primary Beneficiary Group

Honorably discharged U.S. military veterans with service-connected disabilities and/or Purple Heart award. This group represents the core focus of the Columbus Warrior Hockey program and aligns directly with USA Hockey’s Warrior Hockey Discipline.

Volunteers

Volunteer with CWH! Coaching opportunities and general volunteer opportunities to participate in events are found here.