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Muskegon Lumberjacks show hockey is for everyone with game of sled hockey

Sled hockey is for athletes who have a disability and aren't able to use skates.

MUSKEGON, Mich. — On Sunday at LC Walker Arena, the Muskegon Lumberjacks weren't wearing ice skates. Instead, they were sitting in sleds.

The hockey team played a game of sled hockey with the Grand Rapids Sled Wings. 

Sled hockey is for athletes who have a disability and aren't able to use skates. They use special sticks to move the sleds across the ice. The sticks have a blade on one end for passing and shooting. 

The Sled Wings also participate in an annual game against the Grand Rapids Griffins. 

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