Left: Members of the Philadelphia PowerPlay line up before the start of a PowerHockey match. Photo by Eric Hartline. Below: Serving as goalie for the Carolina Fury, Josh Cranfill stands by to deflect opponents’ score attempts.

 

PowerHockey A League of Their Own

by David von Hatten

They gather on weekends for a competitive game of hockey, bringing with them their sticks, pucks and spirit. There’s an undeniable sense of excitement in the air as players greet one another, throw their jerseys on and prepare to dismantle their opponents — figuratively speaking, of course. The only differences from any other hockey game are that these players use a Wiffle ball instead of a puck, they play on a basketball court, and power wheelchairs fuel their moves.