WORCESTER, Mass. – Holy Cross men's hockey head coach Bill Riga announced two new team members, signing 8-year-old Bryce and 10-year-old Brodie Linton through Team IMPACT.
 
Bryce, who was diagnosed with an immunodeficiency, along with his older brother Brodie were officially introduced at a signing day press conference on campus on Monday, September 25th. The boys will participate in many activities with the men's hockey team including games, practices, and other team events.
 
"Yesterday was a great day for Holy Cross hockey," said Riga. "We officially added two great members to our team and cemented a relationship with a family that will last a long time. Any time we can positively impact people in the community, we need to embrace it and make it happen. Seeing the smiles on Bryce and Brodie's faces was priceless and something definitely made our day."
 
Team IMPACT, a national non-profit organization, has developed a unique multiyear program that matches children facing serious illness and disability with college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience.
 
"Team IMPACT is excited to see Bryce and Brodie officially join the Crusaders," said Emma Simches, Regional Director of Programs, Northeast at Team IMPACT. "We are proud to work alongside Holy Cross, their athletic department, and coaching staff to create lifelong bonds and life-changing outcomes between student-athletes and their Team IMPACT teammates."
 
Holy Cross has worked with Team IMPACT for the past 12 years, matching 26 children across its baseball, football, cheerleading, women's volleyball, men's and women's basketball, men's and women's soccer, swim and dive, men's and women's ice hockey, men's and women's lacrosse, and men's and women's track and field teams. 
 
About Team IMPACT
Team IMPACT's unique multiyear program signs children facing serious illness and disability onto college athletic teams across the country. Based on a clinical model, Team IMPACT guides a symbiotic relationship between teams and children focused on socialization, empowerment, and resilience, ensuring everyone involved has the personalized game plan they need to win – effectively building confidence and independence. Founded in 2011, Team IMPACT has matched over 3,000 children with 700+ colleges and universities in all 50 states, impacting more than 75,000 student-athletes. If you know a child or team who may be interested, please visit www.teamimpact.org.

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