Evan Marinofsky and Patrick Donnelly, with guests Ray LeBlanc, Jeremiah Tabor and Kip St. Germaine of Adaptive Hockey, discuss Mass Hockey's third Adaptive Hockey Day, scheduled for Feb. 22. The event will showcase six USA Hockey disciplines, including blind, deaf, sled, special standing, amputee and warrior hockey. LeBlanc details the growth of the East Coast Jumbos and the increasing involvement of prep and high school players as volunteers. St. Germaine shares his experiences in adaptive hockey, culminating in his gold medal wins. The panel also discusses the rising popularity of girls hockey, the role of private equity in rink ownership, and the various developmental paths for young players in Massachusetts.

Topics

00:32 Mass Hockey's Third Adaptive Hockey Day

01:38 Ray LeBlanc's Journey with Adaptive Hockey

02:11 Jeremiah Tabor's Role and Adaptive Hockey Growth

05:25 Kip St. Germaine's Inspirational Story

08:54 Adaptive Hockey Events and Initiatives

31:56 The Impact of Adaptive Hockey on Volunteers

35:54 Community Support and Local Partnerships

36:16 Inclusion of Athletes from Various States

36:53 Exciting Game Series and Event Details

37:43 Growth and Impact of Adaptive Hockey

38:45 Collaborations and Youth Clinics

39:15 Role Models and Inspirational Stories

46:30 Challenges and Opportunities in Town Hockey

50:47 Development and Future of Youth Hockey

52:50 High School Hockey and Junior Levels

01:02:21 Conclusion and Upcoming Events