Hockey Team Participates in International Games and Dedicates Weekend to Fallen Deputy U.S. Marshal

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) hockey team took part in the 2024 CanAm Police-Fire Games in Butler County, Pennsylvania, from July 19-21, 2024. The games are a multi-sport Olympic style event that gives competitors from fire and rescue, law enforcement, emergency medical services, and other first responders the opportunity to participate in a variety of team sports, as well as individual skilled events.

The team posted a strong preliminary round with two wins, one loss, and one tie, leading them to qualifying for a quarterfinal spot. The USMS hockey team unfortunately lost a hard-fought game to Lancaster County (PA). The team played well all weekend despite a short bench of only 11 skaters and playing five games over two days.

The event was the first for the team since losing one of their original members in April 2024, Deputy U.S. Marshal (DUSM) Tommy Weeks.  The team honored Deputy Weeks’ memory by wearing 19, his number, as a patch on their jerseys and displaying his jersey on the bench during each of their games. In addition, the team wore t-shirts dedicated to his memory throughout the weekend events.

The U.S. Marshals Service Hockey team is a non-funded team comprised of any employee, contractor, or task force officer associated with the USMS. The team plays in numerous tournaments, exhibitions, and charity games mainly on the east coast. Team members come from across the United States to play.