Ryan Taylor & Joshua Harwood

Ryan Josh leads adaptive ice hockey programming for disabled veterans through the Buffalo Warriors Hockey Club, organizing both recreational and competitive opportunities in Western New York. The club focuses on physical rehabilitation through sport while building peer support networks among veterans. Weekly practices and games at local ice rinks provide structured athletic engagement for service members with varying abilities and experience levels. His veteran support work extends beyond the rink through educational masterclasses examining historical power structures and influence frameworks. The curriculum covers strategic thinking methods that participants can apply to personal and professional challenges. These sessions complement the physical aspects of the hockey program by addressing mental and social components of rehabilitation. The Buffalo Warriors initiative represents an intersection of adaptive sports advocacy and community building for the regional veteran population. Josh's programming combines athletic training, peer mentorship, and educational resources to serve disabled veterans in multiple dimensions. The club maintains partnerships with local veterans' organizations and ice sports facilities to expand access to adaptive hockey opportunities.