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BUFFALO WARRIORS HOCKEY

Orchard Park, NY · EIN 461466891 · Form 990EZ · FY2020 · NTEE N68 · Recreation & Sports · Micro (<$100K) · buffalowarriorshockey.org
revenue
$26K
expenses
$17K
net assets
$74K
employees
mission · from form 990

Provide mental, emotional and physical therapy through the sport of ice hockey as played either in a sled or stand up.

profile · synthesized from sources

BUFFALO WARRIORS HOCKEY is a nonprofit organization based in Orchard Park, NY, that provides adaptive ice hockey programs for veterans and active-duty military personnel. The organization operates both sled hockey and stand-up (traditional) hockey teams, offering physical, emotional, and mental therapy through sport. Programs emphasize teamwork, inclusion, and competitive play, with participation in national tournaments and events.

named programs · 2 · from sources

What they call their work

Sabres Sled Vets
Sled hockey team for disabled and able-bodied veterans; participates in local games and national tournaments such as the USA Hockey Sled Classic and Disabled Hockey Festival
Stand-Up Hockey Teams
Three traditional hockey teams organized by skill level for veterans and active-duty personnel; focus on competition, camaraderie, and sportsmanship
activities · 3 groups

What they do

  • Adaptive Sports Programs 1 activity
    • Adaptive ice hockey programs (sled and stand-up)
      Provides mental, emotional, and physical therapy through adaptive ice hockey programs, including sled hockey and stand-up hockey formats, for participants of varying abilities.
  • Hockey-Based Fundraising and Community Support 1 activity
    • Sled hockey team competition
      Operates a sled hockey team that participates in local games and national tournaments, including in Alaska, San Jose, and Dallas.
  • Amateur Sports Competition Programming 1 activity
    • Stand-up hockey team competition
      Operates three stand-up hockey teams that compete in local leagues and national tournaments as part of its athletic programming.
financials · form 990EZ · fy2020
revenue
Total revenue$26K
Contributions & grants$23K87%
Program service revenue$00%
Investment income$00%
Other revenue$375
expenses
Total expenses$17K
Program expenses
Admin / overhead
Fundraising
Salaries & benefits$0
Grants paid out$0
balance sheet
Total assets$74K
Cash
Investments
Liabilities
Net assets$74K
1 years on record · 2020–2020
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2020

Who runs it

board members · 4
  • Joseph Baudo Jr — Board Member
  • Norm Page — Board Member
  • Patrick Martino — Board Member
  • Tom Branden — Board Member
relationships · 3

Who they work with

  • Buffalo Sabres Partner — Partnered with the Buffalo Sabres to host a suite raffle that raised funds for the Buffalo Warriors program.
  • Buffalo Sabres Foundation Partner — Receives funding from the Buffalo Sabres Foundation as part of Hockey Is For Everyone month.
  • USA Hockey Partner — Requires all players to register through USA Hockey to be eligible to play.
strategies · 2

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Adaptive Sports as Therapeutic Intervention
    methodology: adaptive-sports-therapy
    By using adaptive ice hockey—including sled and stand-up formats—as a structured therapeutic activity, the organization supports improved mental, emotional, and physical well-being, because participation fosters resilience, inclusion, and physical rehabilitation through sport.
  • Inclusive Sports Programming for Integrated Participation
    methodology: inclusive_sports_programming
    By integrating athletes with and without disabilities into shared sled and stand-up hockey teams, the organization promotes mutual understanding and social inclusion, because co-participation in team sports breaks down barriers and builds authentic camaraderie across ability levels.