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ADED’s 50th Annual Conference & Expo
The USVHA snuck in one last trip before our 2026 Volt Hockey Training Clinic, heading to Richmond, Virginia for ADED’s 50th Annual Conference & Expo! ADED, the Association for Driver Rehabilitation Specialists, brings together professionals working in driver rehabilitation, adaptive driving, mobility equipment, and accessible transportation. With so many people in one place who are passionate about helping people with disabilities stay mobile and independent, it seemed like a
Aug 11
One Rare Experience at Boston University
The United States Volt Hockey Association recently joined One Rare at Boston University for the One Rare Experience, bringing along some familiar faces from the Boston Whiplash to introduce participants to volt hockey! The One Rare Experience is a program designed for young adults ages 18–35 living with rare diseases, bringing participants together through education, mentoring, recreation, and peer support. We were excited to be part of the day and give attendees the chance t
Jul 31
USVHA Partners with UNE and Maine Adaptive for Volt Hockey Demo
The USVHA recently headed north to Portland, Maine for a volt hockey demonstration at the University of New England, in partnership with Maine Adaptive! USVHA representatives and athletes from the Boston Whiplash spent the day introducing the sport to people with disabilities, UNE physical therapy and occupational therapy students and faculty, and members of the Maine Adaptive community. And, of course, plenty of people got the chance to hop into a chair and try volt hockey f
Jul 25
Year 3 at the SMA Conference
We’ve officially taken our adaptive sports workshop coast to coast with Cure SMA — with, Orlando, Florida added to the USVHA travel log!
Jun 29
USVHA Brings Volt Hockey to the Chicago Abilities Expo
We had an awesome weekend at the Abilities Expo in Chicago for the first time, introducing hundreds of attendees to the fast-paced world of volt hockey! Our booth and demo area stayed busy throughout the entire event, with a record-breaking number of people getting into volt hockey chairs and trying the sport for themselves. Marley may have gotten her month's worth of practice in over the course of three days, as she and her parents spent much of the weekend running demonstra
Jun 16
USA Brings Home Gold and Silver at the 2026 North American Volt Hockey Championships
For the second year in a row, teams from the United States are bringing home both gold and silver in Division 2 at the North American Volt Hockey Championships in Toronto, Canada! Boston Whiplash 2 captured their first-ever gold medal after an incredible tournament run, while the Rolling Warriors continued to establish themselves among the top teams in North America with another podium finish and a hard-fought silver medal performance. Boston Whiplash 1 also put together a st
May 26
USVHA Attends the 2026 Reeve Summit in Boston
The USVHA had an incredible time last week attending the Reeve Summit in Boston hosted by the Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation. The summit brought together an amazing community of organizations, advocates, athletes, and leaders all working toward the shared goal of improving and supporting the lives of people with spinal cord injuries. Throughout the event, we had the chance to reconnect with old friends, make new connections, and learn from so many people doing impactful
May 13
2026 NY Metro Abilities Expo
The 2026 NY Metro Abilities Expo is officially a wrap! After three full days in New Jersey, the USVHA team is heading home with croaky throats, tired eyes, and a lot of momentum! Between networking, sneaking in some impromptu practice time, and introducing new people to volt hockey, it was a packed and energizing weekend.
May 5
USVHA at the 2026 Move United Education Conference
The United States Volt Hockey Association had an incredible week at the 2026 Move United Education Conference on Cape Cod, marking our first time attending this national gathering of adaptive sports leaders from across the country. We kicked things off in memorable fashion. Marley (President) and Avery (Vice President) started day one by checking out the Scottish Highland Games on the beach, which set the tone for what would be a packed and energizing week. From there, it was
Apr 27
Boston Bruins Foundation Grants USVHA $50,000
We’re thrilled to share that the Boston Bruins Foundation has awarded the USVHA a $50,000 grant! This support will directly strengthen volt hockey right here in Massachusetts, helping the Boston Whiplash and Rolling Warriors teams continue to grow, and power our training clinic returning to Greater Boston this summer. We’re incredibly grateful for organizations like the Boston Bruins Foundation that support hockey in all its forms — especially adaptive sports — and recogni
Feb 19
Boston Whiplash Compete at the Malmö Open 2026
Malmö Open 2026 is a wrap! 🇸🇪 The Boston Whiplash crashed, passed, and whipped their way through a weekend of fierce competition, with both sub-teams earning a win in Division 2 and Division 3. When they weren’t battling it out on the court, the teams soaked as much of the tournament as possible- cheering on athletes in goalball, sled hockey, and wheelchair basketball, and reconnecting with friends from across Scandinavia and a rogue Canadian. A massive thank you to our i
Feb 12
2025 Wrapped: A Year of Nonstop Volt Hockey
2025 was a whopper of a year for volt hockey and the USVHA! From medals clinched by the Boston Whiplash and Rolling Warriors in Sweden and Canada, to our first training clinic led by the Norwegian legends, to traveling across the country for conferences and expos, we were nonstop this year! And it’s all thanks to the athletes, coaches, parents, volunteers, donors, and sponsors who believed in us and the power that volt hockey has to ignite community, competition, and camarade
Dec 22, 2025
Inside the Volt Hockey Chair: Power, Precision, and Pure Adrenaline
About the Author: Maya Berndt is a third year at Northeastern University, studying Political Science and Religious Studies, who volunteered for the USVHA during the fall 2025 semester through Northeastern's service learning program . She is also a cadet in the Army ROTC program. Some of her favorite hobbies are running, hiking, and baking. She loves learning about new sports and writing about the positive impact they can have. The volt hockey chair is the most essential piece
Oct 28, 2025
Volt Hockey Earns a Place in the Hockey Hall of Fame
During the 2025 Volt Hockey World Cup in Gävle, Sweden, Boston Whiplash athlete and USVHA board member Caeden Parisi brought the crowd...
Sep 12, 2025
Team USA Shines at the 2025 Volt Hockey World Cup in Sweden
We’re still buzzing from an unforgettable weekend at the 2025 Volt Hockey World Cup , held September 6–7, 2025, in Gävle, Sweden!...
Sep 9, 2025
A Historic First: USA Volt Hockey Training Camp Wrap-Up
In August 2025 , we hosted our first-ever national training camp in Newton, Massachusetts—a four-day event that brought together 23...
Aug 19, 2025
USVHA Joins Move United as an Official Affiliate Member
The United States Volt Hockey Association (USVHA) is thrilled to announce that we are now an official Affiliate Member of Move United...
Aug 6, 2025
Volt Hockey Takes the Spotlight at the CureSMA Conference in California
This past weekend, members of our East Coast volt hockey crew swapped the Atlantic for the Pacific and headed to Anaheim, California , to...
Jun 30, 2025
U.S. Teams Bring Home Medals at the Third Annual North American Volt Hockey Championship
Toronto, Canada – May 24–25, 2025 Team USA is coming home with gold, silver, and an MVP title after an unforgettable weekend at the...
May 26, 2025
USVHA Showcases Volt Hockey at the NY Metro Abilities Expo
Edison, New Jersey – May 2–4, 2025 The United States Volt Hockey Association (USVHA) hit the road once again—this time to the New York...
May 5, 2025
Volt Hockey in the News
NBC10 Boston
August 18, 2025
Boston Whiplash – the 1st U.S. volt hockey team – headed to Sweden for world cup
Boston 25 News
May 27, 2025
Mass. volt hockey team wins first-ever gold medal for the United States at weekend tournament
NBC10 Boston
September 13, 2023
Power play: The country's first Volt Hockey team is right here in Boston
SportsTravel Magazine
August 28, 2023
Volt Hockey Offers Athletes with Disabilities an Exciting New Sport
The Huntington News
April 12, 2023
'Anybody can play': Huskies take on Boston Whiplash volt hockey team
The Scope Boston
November 15, 2022
Only active Volt Hockey team in America inspires disabled community to try the sport
Northeastern Global News
September 22, 2022
Northeastern student helps launch new sport for people with disabilities in Boston
WGBH
May 20, 2022
A Boston nonprofit brings volt hockey to US, 'a perfect sport' for people with physical disabilities
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