WE ARE MORE THAN A SPECIAL NEEDS HOCKEY TEAM...

We are a hockey family - where teammates become lifelong friends...

We love a challenge - where players age 4 through adulthood exceed their own expectations...
We are a safe place - where parents/guardians can thrive in a no-judgment zone
We ARE The Great Blizz

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Special
Hockey for
Every Champion - no matter the age or experience

The Great Blizzards empowers individuals with a variety of special needs through compassionate, community-driven ice hockey locations on the South Shore (Kingston Bog), Cape Cod (Tony Kent Arena in S. Dennis), the North Shore (Lawrence Larsen Skating Rink at the Mike Eruzione Center in Winthrop), and Martha's Vineyard (Martha's Vineyard Ice Arena at the YMCA of Martha's Vineyard in Oak Bluffs).

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Meet Whiteout!

Great Blizz Mascot Whiteout Finds his groove at the Plymouth July 4 Parade

Season is Open!

We practice at the Kingston Bog on Saturdays at 7AM, Tony Kent Arena in S. Dennis on Saturdays at 12:50PM, Larsen Rink in Winthrop at 3:10PM on Sundays, and Martha's Vineyard Ice Arena in Oak Bluffs on Sundays at 10:00AM starting on November 16th. Check the schedule for dates and times.

Hit the Road Jack

Or is it Hit the Road BLIZZ! We're heading to Wayne, NJ for the USA Hockey Special Classic on Nov. 7-9! This event showcases the talents of special hockey players from across the nation.

Skating Toward Inclusion

Finding a place in sports can be tough and isolating for individuals with special needs and their families. The Great Blizzards was born to change that.

Founded to provide a safe, supportive environment where players build confidence, forge friendships, and chase their dreams on the ice. From practices to our Boston Bruins Alumni Game, every moment fuels our mission to create a community where everyone belongs.

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