Brock Kitterman - #17
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Age: 18 Birthday: November 8 Hometown: Huntingdon, TN School: The University of Alabama Grade: Freshman Favorite subject: Math Brock was diagnosed at 12 weeks of age with Bilateral Retinoblastoma (eye cancer of both eyes). The chemo he received to treat the cancer damaged his hearing leaving him with deafblindness. Brock started playing special hockey when he was 6 years old. Unfortunately, his hockey career was short lived as he needed a team that was better suited for his vision. Brock was one of the original Pittsburgh Blind Hockey players in 2016. He is now in his 6th year with the team. Brock has participated in three Blind Ice Hockey Summits, including two in Pittsburgh one in Chicago. Brock has also participated in the Chicago & Tampa Disabled Hockey Festivals. Brock has played blind ice hockey in Toronto, DC & New York City’s Central park, Minnesota and at the Windy City Showdown in Chicago. In addition to playing hockey, Brock is also a triathlete. He has completed over 80 triathlons. He is the two time reigning USA Youth National Paratriathlon Champion (2019 & 2021) along with the Mideast Regional Para Champion and the Northeast Regional Para triathlon Champion. In September 2019 Brock attended the USA Olympic Paralympic Training Center for VI triathlete training in Colorado and in February 2020 he again had the opportunity to attend another triathlon camp at the Olympic Training Center in Alabama. Brock is a 2019 Paratriathlete All American. Brock made the U.S. National Blind Ice Hockey team in 2022. Brock aspires to attending the winter Paralympics for Blind Ice Hockey and the summer Paralympics for Triathlon. Brock is a roller coaster enthusiast. He also likes to camp, read, play video games and play with his two dogs Bodie & Daxx (who just so happen to be deafblind, just like Brock). After high school, Brock will be attending The University of Alabama's College of Engineering. |
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TJ Stewart - Goalie #25
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Age: 27 Birthday: January 21 School: Graduate of Laurel Highlands T.J. started playing hockey when he was 4 years old. He played until he was 9 ½ years old when he had an ATV accident that left him permanently blind. On T.J.’s 21st birthday he started his first practice with the blind ice hockey team. It was the best birthday he ever had. To be back in the sport he thought he lost forever was a dream come true. T.J. has participated in three blind ice hockey summits including two in Pittsburgh and one in Chicago. He also participated in the Chicago, San Hose, Ca. & Tampa Disabled Hockey Festivals. T.J. has also played hockey in Toronto (two times) Canada, D.C. and Minnesota. In addition to playing blind hockey, T.J. works at the TNT shooting grounds. T.J. Hopes one day he will play in the Paralympics. TJ was named to the US National Blind Ice Hockey team in 2022. T.J. enjoys hunting, fishing and playing drums. T.J. is such an inspiration. He has inspired so many people and continues to inspire. T.J. has never let his disability set him back from doing the things he loves and enjoys. He just enjoys life and lives it to the fullest! |
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Tommy Guy #87
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Age: 17 Birthday: January 3 School: Apollo Ridge Middle School Tommy has had vision problems since birth. When he was three months old, his PCP noticed that he did not have control of his eyes. Right away, Tommy went to an eye doctor and was diagnosed with Nystagmus. At age 7, Tommy was diagnosed with Achromatopsia. Tommy joined the Pittsburgh Blind Hockey team on November 19, 2016. He has participated in two Blind Hockey Summits in Pittsburgh, PA and a tournament in Toronto Canada. When Tommy isn’t on the ice, he enjoys hunting, fishing and annoying his sisters. He also enjoys playing video games in his spare time. |
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Brandon Wingard #30
Age: 18
Birthday: September 25th
School: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 9th grade
Brandon was born with Bilateral Coloboma which is a part of CHARGE Syndrome. He has little to no peripheral vision and within his field of vision, he has low vision. His vision is in the 20/400 range.
This is Brandon’s third season playing with Pittsburgh Blind Hockey team. He has played in the Blind Hockey Summit last season in Cranberry and travelled to play with other blind hockey athletes in Harrisburg last month.
When Brandon is not playing hockey, he enjoys playing baseball with the Miracle League in Cranberry, and play video games. He enjoys learning to cook. His favorite class in school is biology.
Birthday: September 25th
School: Seneca Valley Intermediate High School, 9th grade
Brandon was born with Bilateral Coloboma which is a part of CHARGE Syndrome. He has little to no peripheral vision and within his field of vision, he has low vision. His vision is in the 20/400 range.
This is Brandon’s third season playing with Pittsburgh Blind Hockey team. He has played in the Blind Hockey Summit last season in Cranberry and travelled to play with other blind hockey athletes in Harrisburg last month.
When Brandon is not playing hockey, he enjoys playing baseball with the Miracle League in Cranberry, and play video games. He enjoys learning to cook. His favorite class in school is biology.
Coach Grant & Assistant Coach Brad
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