Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Blackhawks Sled Hockey

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Graciously bearing the name of one of the great Original Six NHL teams, the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Blackhawks Sled Hockey Team was formed in the fall of 1999 with the support of the Chicago Blackhawks Charities. With its continued support of Shirley Ryan AbilityLab's Adaptive Sports Program, the AbilityLab Blackhawks remain a robust presence in the sled hockey arena.

Anyone with a physical disability is welcome to join the Blackhawks sled hockey program.

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab sled hockey program is comprised of two teams:

  • A traveling competitive team for more advanced athletes; and
  • A Developmental team is for up-and-coming athletes who wish to learn and develop their sled hockey skills as well as hone their talents at area competitions.

The Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Blackhawks are a founding member team of the Midwest Sled Hockey League (MWSHL), which includes the Northeast Passage Wildcats, St. Louis Blues, and the Colorado Avalanche. Member teams each host a tournament weekend that culminates in the MSWHL Championship Cup, hosted each year in Chicago.

We also participates in the Annual Sled Classic presented by the National Hockey League and the USA Hockey Sled Nationals.

The sled hockey season begins September 4 and runs through May.

For more information, please contact Derek Daniels at ddaniels@sralab.org or 312.238.5008.

2024-2025 Blackhawks Sled Hockey Season Schedule

  • Practice times: Sundays 9–10:45 pm and Wednesdays 9:30–10:45 pm
  • Location: McFetridge Sports Center, 3843 N California Ave, Chicago, IL 60618
  • September 4: First Practice and team meeting at 8 pm
  • October 11–13: Development team in Anaheim for League Weekend
  • October 25–27: Championship Team in New Hampshire for League Weekend
  • November 7–10: Both teams in Dallas, TX for NHL Sled Classic
  • December 7–8: Home games for Development Team
  • January 10–12: Both teams in Denver, CO League weekend
  • February 7–9: Championship Team in St. Louis for League Weekend
  • March 7–9: Both Teams in Chicago for Wirtz Cup Championship weekend
  • May 1–4: Both teams in Fort Lauderdale, Fl for Sled Nationals
  • May 29–June 1: Both Teams in Blaine, MN for Hendrickson Festival
  • June 8: Summer practices begin (only Sunday Ice)

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