Connecting the Visually Impaired Through the Love for the Game of Hockey
Support Blind HockeyAt The Dented Puck Foundation, we believe that no one should be sidelined in the game of life. The visually impaired community often faces significant challenges, from social isolation and inaccessible travel to discriminatory hiring practices and wage gaps. We're changing the game by bringing the transformative power of Blind Hockey to communities across the United States.
Blind Hockey is more than just a sport; it's a meticulously engineered parasport built on three core principles: uncompromising safety, radical inclusivity, and the development of aural and spatial mastery. We're challenging the assumption that hockey is a visual sport by proving its essence—speed, strategy, and teamwork—can be preserved and amplified through a new sensory framework.
Your support helps us make this sport a reality for everyone. By providing equipment, funding travel for tournaments, and expanding programs, your donation directly combats the barriers the visually impaired community faces. You're not just supporting a hockey team; you're helping to build a self-sustaining community where participants find a sense of belonging, form lasting friendships, and become leaders and advocates for the sport.
Dish your own assist! Your donation fuels the growth of Blind Hockey throughout the United States.
Hall of Fame Signed Blind Hockey Pucks!
Auction is underway for our personally hand-signed blind hockey pucks by NHL Greats! Auction will end just in time to be Shipped out for the holidays!
Check Out the Pucks Below and Bid THEM UP!
What is Blind Hockey?
Blind Hockey is an adaptive version of the game of ice hockey for the blind and visually impaired. Athletes utlilize their remaining vision, relying on a points-based equity model to create a game inclusive to all vision levels.
As seen above, our blind hockey puck does not remain cylindrical long. The puck is twice the size of a regular puck, made of sheet metal, with ball bearings inside for sound.
This is a highlight video of Game 1 of the 2022 Windy City Showdown.
The Dented Puck Podcast It all began with the podcast. Original intentions were to raise awareness within the hockey community of both the existences of blind hockey, and the mind-blowing skill with which our peers play.
We are on Season 9! Check out the current episode streaming now as well as some of our favorites below.
For the complete catalog:
Some of Our Recent Favorites:Episode 8-1: Nick KalyanWe caught up with everybody’s favorite idahoan, but really everybody’s favorite ahead of USA hosting Canada in March 2024. Abd every single time we get a Hilary Knight story.
Episode 8-2: Liam O’Callaghan Got the chance to speak with Liam O’Callaghan prior to him playing his first event with Team Canada. Learned a ton about his background and elite ball hockey background.
Our Impact:
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Blind Skate USA
A 2026 Cross-Country Skate to grow awareness for the sport of blind hockey within hockey communities.
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Dented Pucks Events
Our Dented Pucs Showcase Blind Hockey team attends charity hockey events to compete and grow awareness for the sport of blind hcoeky and the abilities of the visually impaired and all those who live with a disability.
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Awareness Events
We are committed to growing participation, awareness, and support for the sport of blind hockey in America.
Hosting An Awareness Table
Hosting a "Blind Skate"
Educating Your Hockey Team about Disabilities
Adapting Floor Hockey for the Visually Impaired

