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We concluded the 2022-2023 season with a skate at PPG Paints Arena!

PITTSBURGH I.C.E.

Pittsburgh I.C.E., Inclusion Creates Equality, is an NHL "Hockey is for Everyone"™ program, committed to offering children of all socio-economic backgrounds the opportunity to learn to play the game of ice hockey. The Hockey Is For Everyone initiative leverages the sport of hockey as a catalyst to help children learn essential life skills, education and the core values of hockey: commitment, perseverance, and teamwork. Although hockey is our primary mission, our other goals are to teach leadership skills, commitment to education, and community service. 

Pittsburgh I.C.E., formerly called Hockey in the Hood, launched its inaugural season on December 4th 2000, with a grant from the National Hockey League and the Pittsburgh Penguins Alumni. The ICE program was developed under the umbrella of the National Hockey League's Diversity Task Force.

For the past 23 seasons, Pittsburgh I.C.E. programs have provided ice hockey Learn to Play programs, skills development and competitive opportunities to over 1,400 kids throughout Pittsburgh and Western Pennsylvania. 


2024 - 25 PLAYER REGISTRATION

2024 - 25 COACH & MANAGER REGISTRATION

VOLUNTEER REGISTRATION


Pittsburgh I.C.E. hosts 2023 Willie O'Ree Skills Weekend

With support from the Pittsburgh Penguins and the National Hockey League, we were honored to host 53 athletes from across the continent for the 2023 Willie O'Ree Skills Weekend!

Pittsburgh ICE | Learn to Play, presented by Discover

Discover and the NHL partner with Richard Payne and the Pittsburgh 'Inclusion Creates Equality' (I.C.E.) Learn to Play program to spread hockey throughout the community by donating equipment and ice time to underserved communities

Sidney Crosby skates with our organization

Crosby: "Programs like this, this is great"

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All smiles during intermission!


A huge thank you to DICK'S Sporting Goods for awarding us with the Sports Matter Grant!


THANK YOU TO OUR GENEROUS SPONSORS