Derrick Ross and his teammates await the start of the

Derrick Ross and his teammates await the start of the hockey game at The Ice and Golf Center at Northwoods in San Antonio, Feb. 8, 2014. Hockey is important because it helps promote camaraderie and mental stability, Ross said. It gives us a chance to be part of a team and encourage each other. Sled hockey provides an opportunity for athletes, many of whom are injured soldiers, to compete and build teamwork. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Pfc. Brian N. Lang, 205th Press Camp Headquarters)