Community Impact

Serving the Community On and Off the Ice Since 2022

Giving Back Through Hockey

At AAPD Hockey Club, we believe hockey is more than a game. It is a way to bring people together, support those in need, and strengthen the communities we serve.

Since our founding in 2022, our players, families, supporters, sponsors, and community partners have used the sport of hockey as a platform to support charitable causes, strengthen community relationships, promote first responder wellness, and give back to those in need.

What began as a way for first responders to reconnect following the COVID-19 pandemic has grown into a nonprofit organization dedicated to service, outreach, and community impact throughout Maryland and beyond.

Serving Maryland Since 2022

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Community Outreach

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First Responder Wellness

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Supporting Local Families

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Giving Back Through Hockey

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Serving Maryland Since 2022 · Community Outreach · First Responder Wellness · Supporting Local Families · Giving Back Through Hockey ·

Our Impact

  • Nearly $60,000

    Raised & Donated

  • 27 & Counting

    Community & Charitable Initiatives

  • 5

    Years of Service & Impact

  • Countless

    Lives Impacted

Organizations & Causes

Together, we have helped provide financial assistance, raise awareness, honor fallen heroes, and support organizations making a difference in the lives of others.

Over the years, AAPD Hockey Club has proudly supported:

  • Johns Hopkins Pediatric Sarcoma Research

  • American Liver Foundation

  • Blue Ribbon Project

  • National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund

  • Special Olympics Maryland

  • Toys for Tots

  • Tunnel to Towers Foundation

  • Troopers Helping Troopers

  • American Gold Star Mothers

  • Krueger Hat Trick Foundation

  • Families facing medical hardships

  • First responder and military-related causes

Highlights from our journey

  • In 2026, AAPD Hockey Club continued expanding its charitable impact through support of Special Olympics Maryland, American Gold Star Mothers, the Krueger Hat Trick Foundation, and families facing significant medical challenges.

    The organization also participated in tournaments supporting families of fallen first responders while continuing to strengthen partnerships and outreach efforts throughout Maryland and beyond.

  • The Club continued its commitment to service by supporting the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, Tunnel to Towers, and Toys for Tots.

    Additional initiatives included hosting a free Learn-to-Play Hockey event for department members and their families and building relationships with local youth through exhibition games and community outreach.

  • Community engagement became a major focus in 2024. Team members participated in Skate with a Cop, youth hockey events, and charitable tournaments supporting first responders, veterans, and children in need.

    AAPD Hockey Club supported organizations including Troopers Helping Troopers, the National Law Enforcement Memorial Fund, the Blue Ribbon Project, Toys for Tots, and the DC Burn Foundation.

  • As the organization continued to grow, AAPD Hockey Club expanded its charitable efforts by supporting the DC Burn Foundation, Special Olympics Maryland, and local first responder families facing medical hardships.

    The team also participated in the second annual Arundel Cup benefiting the American Liver Foundation and strengthened community relationships through youth and community hockey initiatives.

  • AAPD Hockey Club was founded in 2022 as a way for first responders to reconnect, build camaraderie, and promote wellness through the game of hockey following the COVID-19 pandemic.

    During our first year, we supported The Famous Fund, helping businesses impacted by the pandemic, and participated in the inaugural Arundel Cup supporting Johns Hopkins Pediatric Sarcoma Research in memory of Matthew Albert Skube.

More Than Donations

While financial contributions are important, our impact extends beyond dollars raised.

Through community events, memorial games, charitable partnerships, and volunteer efforts, we strive to honor those who serve, support those in need, and strengthen the bonds between first responders and the communities they protect.

Looking Ahead

As AAPD Hockey Club continues to grow, so does our commitment to serving others.

We look forward to expanding our charitable impact, building new community partnerships, and creating even more opportunities to give back through the game of hockey.

Serving the Community On and Off the Ice.

Help Us Continue Making an Impact

Through hockey, community partnerships, and charitable outreach, AAPD Hockey Club continues to serve our community both on and off the ice.

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