The Flyers Warriors are looking forward to the 2026 USA Hockey Warrior Classic. This year the event will take place from Sept 24 - 27 at Utica University Nexus Center. The USA Hockey Long Drink Warrior Classic is an annual event that brings Warrior teams from around the country to participate in a weekend of hockey that is dedicated to disabled U.S. military veterans. To be eligible, all players must be veterans and or a member of the Armed Forces and qualify under the USA Hockey Warrior eligibility requirements. More information can be found here : https://www.usahockey.com/2026warriorclassic
Transitioning to civilian life after military service is often challenging to our Veterans and their family members. The players and families of the Philadelphia Warriors hockey club find belonging to the program brings comfort and valuable resources during this transitional phase of life.
Participants of the USA Hockey-affiliated Warrior hockey program are Veterans with a minimum of a 10 percent VA-rated disability. The Philadelphia Warriors Hockey Program continues to grow to be a positive and life-altering experience for its players and family members.
Mission
The Flyers Warriors program’s mission is to organize and administer an ice hockey program that provides a recreational and therapeutic experience to its members and their families. It also provides or assists with access to needed services and education. to participants, families and volunteers.
Vision
The Flyers Warriors exist for the benefit of wounded, injured or otherwise disabled veterans of every U.S. military branch in conjunction with USA Hockey’s Warrior Hockey program. Our long-range vision is to continue to expand our membership base and our service component along with ensuring the ongoing success of our hockey teams.
Values
The Flyers Warriors strive to provide a consistently supportive and beneficial environment — both on and off the ice — for our participating players and their families. We aim to improve their quality of life and to simultaneously promote integration and service to the local community.
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“The Flyers Warriors program has become the model organization in providing direct services and interaction opportunities for Veterans.”
OUR SPONSORS
Thank you to our Corporate and private sponsors, who are committed to strengthening our program and helping make a positive and lasting difference in the lives of our players and their families. Without your support none of our accomplishments would be possible, we are truly grateful.
