About The Program
Pittsburgh Warriors
A veteran-led hockey program built to restore community, confidence, and purpose through competition, camaraderie, and service.
Pittsburgh Warriors Hockey
Healing Thru 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
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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
Hockey Ops 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
Ability level does not determine value; every veteran 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 (November-March at Hunt Armory)
- Two national travel tournaments per year
- Additional tournaments and games as presented
- Jerseys and equipment (if needed)
Required to Join
- Honorable discharge from any branch of the U.S. Armed Forces
- Service-connected disability
- DD-214
- Valid USA Hockey number
- No previous ice hockey experience required
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.