Next Skate: Sunday, November 8th 10:30am-1pm
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Next Skate: Sunday, November 8th 10:30am-1pm
Signed in as:
filler@godaddy.com
Hockey Mentors provides free adaptive skating and sled hockey programs for children, veterans, and individuals with disabilities throughout Metro Detroit. Every participant is paired with caring volunteers who build confidence, friendships, and a sense of belonging—one skate at a time.
Our mission is to use hockey to build confidence, independence, and community for children, veterans, and individuals with disabilities through free adaptive skating and sled hockey programs.
See how Hockey Mentors is changing lives through free adaptive skating and sled hockey. Your support helps us bring the joy of skating, friendship, and belonging to more individuals with disabilities and veterans.
Everyone Belongs on the Ice!
Hockey Mentors is proud to be featured in the November 2026 issue of Uniquely You magazine! The article highlights our mission of providing free adaptive skating and hockey opportunities for individuals with disabilities, veterans, and first responders, while recognizing the generous sponsors and community partners who make it possible.
A special thank-you to Jamie Olson, publisher of Uniquely You, for her support of Hockey Mentors and for helping us share our mission with the community. We are grateful for the opportunity to introduce more families to the joy of adaptive sports and the belief that everyone belongs on the ice.
Read the November 2026 issue:
https://pubmanager.n2pub.com/flipbooks/publications/uniquely-you-detroit-metro-mi/current

Come make new friends, build confidence, and experience the fun of being on the ice in a supportive environment. Whether it’s your first time skating or you’re ready for another great day with Hockey Mentors, everyone belongs on the ice.

There is something special about helping someone feel welcome, supported, and confident on the ice. At Hockey Mentors, volunteers do more than assist with skating — they build friendships, encourage participants, celebrate accomplishments, and help create the kind of experience families remember.

Every donation helps keep Hockey Mentors free for the families we serve. Your support provides adaptive equipment, sled hockey gear, ice time, coaching, and volunteer training so children, veterans, and individuals with disabilities can experience the joy of hockey.

Volunteers are the heart of Hockey Mentors. Whether you're an experienced hockey player or simply want to make a difference, you'll be paired with participants to encourage, support, and celebrate every milestone on and off the ice.

Throughout the year, Hockey Mentors hosts adaptive skates, family events, community fundraisers, and sled hockey experiences that bring people together. Every event supports our mission of building confidence, friendships, and community through hockey. Join us at one of our upcoming events listed below.

At Hockey Mentors, every skate is about more than learning the game. We create a welcoming community where children, veterans, and individuals with disabilities build confidence, form lasting friendships, and discover what they're capable of—with a volunteer beside them every step of the way.

"Hockey is for everyone."
"Sled hockey gear is not cheap, but the feeling of community on the ice is invaluable. Teammates and volunteers are the kindest, toughest, most spirited folks you could ever hope to meet... Knowing this inclusive environment exists and is made affordable by generous donors makes me proud to live in Metro Detroit."
— Joel Sebastianelli
Sports Reporter, WDIV Local 4
Sports Reporter Joel Sebastianelli joined Hockey Mentors on the ice to experience adaptive sled hockey firsthand before sharing our story with viewers across Metro Detroit.

Adaptive skating and sled hockey opportunities for veterans and individuals with disabilities of all ages and abilities.

Adaptive skating and hockey opportunities designed for individuals with disabilities and special needs of all ages and abilities.

Building confidence, independence, and meaningful relationships through inclusive sports and one-on-one support.






Sunday, November 8
10:30 AM–1:00 PM
Viking Ice Arena, Hazel Park
Join Hockey Mentors for a FREE afternoon of adaptive skating, sled hockey, friendship, and fun!
10:30 AM: Check-in, social time & pizza
11:30 AM–1:00 PM: On-ice activities
All abilities and experience levels are welcome! Sleds, adaptive equipment, and one-on-one volunteer support will be available.
Helmets with chin straps are required. Registration is required.
Button: Register for the November 8 Skate