Athletes from the Almighty Pucks Floorball team exchange a fist bump as they come off the court at OnCenter in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo by Mackenzie Stevenson)
Athletes from all across the state competed in Floorball, the newest winter sport to be played at Special Olympics New York. In this exciting, fast-paced sport, the athletes use light-weight sticks to try and score more goals than the opposing team. Teams competed in the morning to qualify for the finals later in the afternoon. Will Smith of the Hudson-Valley-based North East Knights says “It’s great to be learning this sport together and making little improvements over time.” The Knights will be competing next year at the 2025 World Winter Games in Italy.
Floorball athletes wait on the sideline with their sticks during a game at the OnCenter in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo by Mackenzie Stevenson)
Athletes from the Tioga Panthers Floorball team and the City Hawks Floorball team compete at the Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y. The teams compete in the morning to qualify for the afternoon competition.(Photo by Emma Truscott)
Albany Mighty Pucks athlete warms up to compete in Floorball during Special Olympics New York at the OnCenter in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo by Emma Truscott)Pat Miller, a Floorball goalie gears up before a game at OnCenter in Syracuse, N.Y. Miller has been competing in Special Olympics for 15 years. (Photo by Mackenzie Stevenson)
The City Hawks Floorball team and coach put their hands in for a cheer at the Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y. The teams compete in the morning to qualify for the afternoon competition. (Photo by Emma Truscott)
Athletes compete in Floorball during Special Olympics at the OnCenter in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo by Emma Truscott)
Teammates from the Westside Floorball team from Rochester, N.Y. celebrate their win during the final round of the Winter Games at the OnCenter in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo by Josh Meltzer)at OnCenter in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo by Mackenzie Stevenson)
Beau O’loendorf, a coach for the Almighty Pucks Floorball team cheers on his team after an athlete scores a goal at OnCenter in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo by Mackenzie Stevenson)
The North East Knights and the Broome Tioga Panthers compete in floorball at The Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo by Audrey Gavagan)
Athletes from the Tioga Panthers Floorball team and the City Hawks Floorball team compete at the Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y. The teams compete in the morning to qualify for the afternoon competition. (Photo by Emma Truscott)
Coach Nancy Bellini of the North East Knights talks to one of her players following a game at The Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y. The Italy games in 2025 will be her third time coaching in the World Games. (Photo by Audrey Gavagan)
An Assistant Coach of the North East Knights congratulates players as they leave the court following a tie in their first game at The Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo by Audrey Gavagan)
Athletes from the Tioga Panthers Floorball team from left, Ethan Weed, Alex Murphy, Brian Elliott, and Christian Bickham, break for a snack between morning and evening floor ball competitions at The Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo by Emma Truscott)The North East Knights and the Broome Tioga Panthers play floorball at the Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo by Audrey Gavagan)
Coach, Eric Markiewicz of City Hawks Floor Hockey embraces athlete during a Floorball game at Special Olympics New York on Feb. 24, 2024.
A member of the Brooklyn Bombers floorball team is interviewed at The Oncenter in Syracuse, N.Y. (Photo by Audrey Gavagan)
