A Decade of Resilience: Celebrating the 10th Fight Like A Ninja Hockey Tournament
A Legacy of Hope and Awareness
For ten years, the Fight Like A Ninja hockey tournament has been more than just a competition. Honoring the life of Brittany Corcoran, it’s a symbol of strength, unity, and mental health advocacy in Sioux Falls. Born out of tragedy, the event transforms loss into legacy, touching numerous lives along the way.
Brittany’s Spirit on Ice
Started to commemorate Brittany’s zeal for hockey and life, the tournament channels this fervor into a cause that supports not only hockey players through scholarships but also fosters mental health conversations. Brittany’s legacy lives on, linking players and their families in heartfelt support networks across the community.
Breaking the Silence Together
Fight Like A Ninja CEO Angela Drake expressed that engaging in sports provides a unique platform to broach challenging topics. “So many families don’t know how to start a conversation. When you come to an event like this, it gives you some groundwork to ask questions that you maybe wouldn’t have,” Drake elucidated. Such events pave the way for open dialogue about mental health, bridging gaps one game at a time.
Honoring Courage and Compassion
This year, the Aloha Spirit Award was bestowed upon the Watertown Lakers, recognizing their exemplary virtues both on and off the rink. Their demonstration of unity and sportsmanship is a testament to the core values that Brittany cherished.
Transforming Loss into Legacy
Each blade on the ice, each echoing cheer, and every shared story collectively heals wounds, uniting hearts under a banner of resilience and remembrance. As Drake implies, the tournament’s enrichment surpasses the boundaries of sports, offering a supportive channel for breaking the silence surrounding mental health. As stated in Dakota News Now, the communal embrace nurtures an environment where conversations blossom.
The Fight Like A Ninja hockey tournament stands as a beacon of hope amid the frigid Sioux Falls winters, igniting the warmth of community and collective healing through sport and camaraderie.
