Ducks legend to participate in ceremonial puck drop as NHL alumni take on members of Naval Special Warfare Sept. 19 at Great Park Ice IRVINE, Calif. — Sept. 17, 2026 — Hockey Hall of Famer and Anaheim Ducks legend Scott Niedermayer will join former Ducks defenseman Vitaly Vishnevski and Warrior For Life Fund founder and…
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Warrior For Life Fund began with a simple idea: bring veterans and service members together on the ice. What began as a hockey-centered community has become a broader response to the needs veterans, service members and families continue to bring forward. Each stage of Warrior For Life Fund’s growth has followed the same pattern: listen…
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The Warrior for Life Fund is pleased to announce joining the Face the Fight coalition. Founded by USAA, Face the Fight is a coalition of companies, nonprofits, and veteran-focused organizations that have come together to raise awareness and support for veteran suicide prevention. By pooling resources, funding, and research, we can help break the stigmas…
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The Warrior for Life Fund (WFLF) was awarded the 2024 Platinum Seal of Transparency, the highest level of recognition offered by Candid/GuideStar. WFLF focuses support to active duty, veterans, and their families through sport and community as they navigate the unique challenges of combat deployments and life after service. Utilizing an evidence-based and informed approach,…
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A story of resilience and camaraderie on the ice, where hockey becomes a therapeutic force for veterans and families who’ve sacrificed in service to their country. Beyond the confines of the ice rink, the Warrior For Life movement has evolved into a nationwide effort, fostering both able-bodied and adaptive hockey programs in various U.S. locales.…
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In a special hockey game at 2 pm on 20 January 2024 at the Warrior Ice Arena, the Boston 401s(k)aters will honor the memory of Chief Naval Special Warfare Operator Michael “Mike” T. Ernst (SEAL), a Cohasset, MA native who died in a parachuting training accident on February 19, 2023. Please join us in remembering and…
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The Warrior for Life Fund, the U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey team, and the Boston Bruins Foundation collaborated to organize a sled hockey exhibition game at the Iceland Family Skating Center in Virginia Beach. The event aimed to celebrate the courage and resilience of Paralympians and veterans. The U.S. Paralympic Sled Hockey team, fresh from their…
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