Wheelchair Hockey

Wheelchair Hockey

  Electric Wheelchair Hockey is a modified version of ice hockey for electric wheelchair users. It is commonly known as "power hockey."

History

  In the early '70s, some schools for disabled students started giving sports classes. Due to the limited possibilities of children (mainly due to limited muscle strength), the selected game consisted of using hockey sticks and light material hockey balls.

How do you play hockey in a wheelchair?

  A total of 5 players (including goaltenders) must be on the floor to play.Goltenders cannot use manual wheelchairs.The game starts with a faceoff in the center faceoff circle. The goal is scored when the . . ball completely crosses the goal line.

Score

  The game begins with a faceoff in the center faceoff circle. The referee puts the ball in the center of the circle and starts the game by blowing the whistle. A goal is scored when the ball completely crosses the goal line. 토토사이트먹튀

Goal

  Overall, the purpose and importance of learning wheelchair skills include: improving the ability to use wheelchairs safely and effectively. The purpose of these activities is to overcome environmental barriers and enable wheelchair users to play the role they want in society.

Trivia

  With the 2021 Tokyo Paralympics and Beijing Paralympics Winter Games scheduled for just a few months apart, Hickey decided to focus on para ice hockey for the remaining two game cycles. Canada's heartbreaking defeat in Pyeongchang, where they lost to the U.S. after extra time in the gold medal match, was motivated.