P.A.’s Flodell ready to represent Canada at hearing impaired tournament

“I am very excited to be back with the Canadian Men’s Deaf Hockey team and to be able to represent Canada in Buffalo,” Flodell said in an email. “My expectation for the tournament is to help Canada win all of our games and bring Gold home for the first time in 20 years.”

Flodell said he started playing hockey at four years old and previously spent time at the Junior A level with the Portage Terriers and Flin Flon Bombers.

Flodell’s parents Mike and Carla can’t make it to Buffalo to watch in person but will be following the tournament closely online.

They said nothing has come easy for their son in his hockey career.

“We are extremely proud of Nathan and how he has overcome adversities and such in his life and his hockey career,” his parents said in an email. “Despite having skills similar to others, it seemed that he had to excel more to be given opportunities.”

“We feel that these tournaments are a very good step towards providing inclusion in hockey to people with hearing disabilities. It allows them to play and compete with other athletes who have the same disability and promotes good friendships for life.”

Flodell and Team Canada open their tournament Thursday against Finland. The event runs until Sunday and also includes a women’s division with Canada and the U.S.

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nolan.kowal@pattisonmedia.com

by Nolan Kowal

P.A.’s Flodell ready to represent Canada at hearing impaired tournament

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