LIGHTNING, THE MALONE FAMILY FOUNDATION ANNOUNCE SECOND ANNUAL TAMPA WARRIOR HOCKEY ACADEMY
TAMPA BAY – The Tampa Bay Lightning, in collaboration with Ryan Malone and The Malone Family Foundation, are excited to announce the second annual Tampa Warrior Hockey Academy, presented by the NHL, taking place November 22 at Benchmark International Arena.
The Malone Family Foundation’s Warrior Hockey Academy program aims to provide veterans, active-duty military members and first responders an opportunity to sharpen their hockey skills and overall well-being with guidance from the Malone family, Lightning Alumni and other wellness leaders in the Tampa Bay area. Beyond the rink, off-ice sessions will focus on incorporating mental, physical and emotional wellness practices into everyday life. The event will be led by Ryan, his father Greg Malone, brother Mark Malone, along with several Lightning Alumni, including Mathieu Garon, Pat Maroon, Nate Thompson and others.
The event will host approximately 80 participants from across Florida, representing seven different organizations, including the Tampa Bay Lightning Warriors, Central Florida Warriors, Tampa Bay Firefighters Hockey Club, Tampa Bay Police Hockey Club, Panthers Warriors, Pinellas County Stars (Pinellas County Police) and the Jacksonville Icemen Warriors.
“The Malone Family Foundation is truly grateful for the support we’ve received from Mr. Vinik, Mr. Griggs, the staff of the Tampa Bay Lightning and my fellow alumni,” Ryan Malone said. “They’ve fully embraced our Warrior Hockey Academy program, which will celebrate our heroes throughout the state of Florida through the great game of hockey.”
This unique initiative fosters community connections and offers participants a holistic approach to health and wellbeing, blending hockey skills with essential wellness practices. By bringing together teams from all over Florida, the Warrior Hockey Academy stands as a platform for healing and growth through the sport of hockey.
About The Malone Family Foundation
Passionate about giving back to the game that gave him so much, Ryan Malone founded The Malone Family Foundation alongside his family in 2022. The mission of The Malone Family Foundation is to unleash the healing power of hockey and use it as a positive force in the lives of those they serve. For more information, visit: hockeyishealing.org or @malonefamilyfdn.