About The Program
Pittsburgh Warriors
A hockey program for disabled veterans, built to restore community, confidence and purpose through competition, camaraderie and service.
Pittsburgh Warriors Hockey
Healing Through Hockey
The Pittsburgh Warriors are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to the recovery and well-being of veterans through the community of hockey.
Program in Motion
Game action and team moments from the ice. Click any tile to open the media viewer.
Our Mission
Cathartic Experience. Lasting Community.
We provide a safe, structured environment for veterans to reconnect, rehabilitate, and rediscover their sense of purpose.
“More than a team, a force for recovery.”
Our Vision
A Culture of Healing in Perpetuity
Our vision is to build a self-sustaining ecosystem where every veteran in the region has access to the support they need.
100%Volunteer Led
501(c)(3)Non-Profit
The Journey
Your Path Through The Program
01
Apply
Share your service background and hockey goals in under 5 minutes.
02
Review
Our team reviews your request and helps place you at the right level.
03
Onboard
Complete onboarding, get your gear, and get rostered for team events.
04
Grow
Compete, serve, and lead with your team on and off the ice.
Guiding Principles
How we maintain our brotherhood and standards.
Beyond The Ice
Winning is important, but brotherhood and recovery come first.
Team Introduction
Every new player is formally welcomed to build connection from day one.
Everyone Plays
Skill level doesn't matter. Every player has a spot on the team.
Leadership Roles
Captains and alternates lead communication and represent the club's values.
Earned Travel
Travel preference is based on attitude, involvement, and team-first behavior.
Community Service
Off the ice, we reinforce gratitude and service to our Pittsburgh community.
Action and Service in View
On-ice intensity and veteran identity are central to the Warriors story.
Hockey Provided
- Access to weekly ice
- DVHL Disabled Veterans Hockey League (at RMU Island Sports Center, starting October 17)
- Two national travel tournaments per year
- Additional tournaments and games as presented
- Jerseys and equipment (if needed)
Required to Join
- The Pittsburgh Warriors are a hockey team for disabled veterans.
- Veterans without a VA disability rating are welcome to play in our club games, including Guard and Reserve.
- The USA Hockey Classic, Championship and Hendy tournaments require a VA disability rating of 10% or higher, so please tell us your rating status when you apply.
- You'll need your DD-214 and a USA Hockey number, and you don't need any hockey experience.
- There are no team dues. You just pay your own yearly USA Hockey registration.
- Ice time and gear support are free.
Questions about eligibility or onboarding?
Contact Hockey OpsAdditional Services
Volunteer opportunitiesFundraising opportunitiesInternal support for veteran issuesFamily and social eventsLeadership opportunities
Our Long-Term Goals
Increase veteran outreach and engagement
Expand ice-time availability
Develop comprehensive wellness programs
The Pittsburgh Warriors are a 501(c)(3) organization supporting disabled U.S. military veterans.