Parents, friends and sled hockey athletes gathered at Riverside Arena in December for the annual Buffalo Sabres Sled Hockey holiday party. One of the highlights was the opportunity for parents and others to get on the ice in sleds and compete with the athletes. Photos from the day are below.

Taking part in some intense competition. 

Players teaching parents how it's done. 

 Parents get a feel for game action

 Coach Kothe: where's your sled?

Players take a breather between shifts.