Goalie Marcelo Kita, a member of Rochester Special Hockey, dives to make a save Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Blue Cross Arena. This nonprofit organization specializes in providing ice hockey training to children and adults with developmental disabilities.
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(Left to right) Olivia Gilman and Jamie Miller warm up before a game against the American Special Hockey Association team from Cambridge/Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
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On April 13, 2014, family, friends, and other fans gathered at Blue Cross Arena in Rochester, New York to watch a game between two American Special Hockey Association teams. These settings give players the opportunity to meet and develop friendships with fellow players from different regions.
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(Left to right) Calling themselves Lemons and Limes, they put together bright green skate laces before a hockey game for people with developmental disabilities on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Blue Cross Arena. ing.
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Ice hockey players from Rochester and Cambridge/Hamilton, Ontario, Canada skate on the ice rink at Blue Cross Arena during an American Special Hockey Association game on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
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Gregory King takes a slap shot into the goal fielded by Jamie McLean during an American Special Hockey Association game at Blue Cross Arena on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
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Ryan Vaughn stands out during the Canadian national anthem before the Rochester IceCats vs. Cambridge/Hamilton (Ontario, Canada) game at Blue Cross Arena on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
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Matthew Wright smiles during the Rochester IceCats game at Blue Cross Arena on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
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Goaltender Marcelo Quita makes a save during a game against the Rochester IceCats on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Blue Cross Arena.
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David Viccaro of the Rochester IceCats takes a shot at goaltender Jacob Votzis at Blue Cross Arena on Saturday, April 13, 2024. The organization provides experiences for people with developmental, cognitive and physical disabilities in the Rochester and Monroe County areas.
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Danica Kita battles for the puck with Michael Nadeau during an American Special Hockey Association game Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Blue Cross Arena.
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A view from the Rochester Ice Cats bench during an American Special Hockey Association game at Blue Cross Arena on Saturday, April 13, 2024.
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Goaltender Marcelo Kita stands on the ice before the Rochester IceCats game Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Blue Cross Arena.
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Danica Kita takes a shot in front of goaltender Jacob Votzis during the Rochester IceCats' game against Cambridge/Hamilton, Ontario, Canada on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at Blue Cross Arena.
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