Disabled Hockey
Columbus Warrior Hockey proudly participates in USA Hockey’s Warrior Hockey Discipline*, a program dedicated exclusively to injured and disabled U.S. military veterans who have served our country and seek healing, connection, and purpose through the sport of hockey. This division offers veterans the opportunity to compete, grow, and engage with a nationwide community of their peers who share similar experiences both on and off the ice.
By signing up for our Warrior Hockey team, you will be added to the roster of members eligible to participate in USA Hockey–sanctioned Warrior events, including the two national Warrior Hockey tournaments hosted each season. These events bring together veterans from across the country in a powerful display of resilience, camaraderie, and shared commitment to the sport.
*CWH is currently in the application process with USA Hockey through it's MidAm region
Who Is Eligible?
You must meet one of the following criteria for eligibility:
- Purple Heart
- VA rating of 10% or greater
- Medically discharged from active, reserves or National Guard
- Veterans with disabilities that are the result of a disease or injury incurred or aggravated during active military service.
- Post-service disabilities that are considered related or secondary to disabilities occurring in service and for disabilities presumed to be related to circumstances of military service, even though they may arise after service.
- Veteran with a disability that did not occur during Military Service and meets discharge eligibility.
When
USA Hockey hosts two national Warrior Hockey events each season, the USA Hockey Long Drink Warrior Classic and the USA Hockey Long Drink Warrior National Championships. In addition to these events, CWH also participates in local tournaments and scrimmages with other Warrior Hockey programs.
Where
The USA Hockey Long Drink Warrior Classic takes place in Florida, The USA Hockey Long Drink Warrior National Championships takes place in Texas, and all other events attended by CWH will be in various locations local and not local to Columbus.
Games
Outside of scheduled annual tournaments, participants can expect to participate in as many opportunities as may arise
Practices
Practices will take place at one of the Chiller Ice Rinks however schedules are to be determined.
2026 Season
Join our disabled hockey program for the 2026 season