Sunday, March 15, 2026
SNHU Arena | Manchester, NH
Puck Drop at 1:00pm
Doors open at 11:30am on March 15, 2026 for firefighters, police officers and first responders from across the state of New Hampshire to battle it out in one incredible competition – on and off the ice for the kids and families of Dartmouth Health Children's.
Battle of the Badges Hockey proceeds are used to help kids with critical services such as support when they are in pediatric intensive care and management of chronic illnesses, as well as patient and family support services.
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Battle of the Badges
2026 marks the 18th year of the Battle of the Badges Hockey Championship benefiting Dartmouth Health Children’s and CHaD. The game brings firefighters, first responders and police officers from across the state together to compete and raise critical awareness and funds for Dartmouth Health Children’s. Each player commits to fundraising and is partnered with a Dartmouth Health Children’s Ambassador as a way to deepen their engagement and connect with the game’s mission. Annually, the game attracts nearly 5,000 attendees and has raised over $3.5 million since it’s inception.
Dollars in Action
Every dollar raised through Battle of the Badges supports children and families facing medical challenges, ensuring they receive world-class care at Dartmouth Health Children’s and the Children's Hospital at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (CHaD). Your contributions help fund critical services, advanced treatments, and family support programs that make a real difference in their lives. Each donation brings us closer to providing hope, healing, and brighter futures for young patients and families we serve.
Our Hockey Buddies
Our Hockey Buddies represent the incredible things that are accomplished when we all collectively work together to make an impact.
Every Buddy has benefited from the care and services of Dartmouth Health Children's and CHaD.
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Chase
Chase was born in 2016 and spent time in the CHaD Intensive Care Nursery (ICN). At a check-up just before his first birthday...
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Jillian
Jillian became a CHaD patient in September 2003 on the day she was born. Shortly after birth, Jillian was diagnosed...
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Isabelle
Isabelle started her CHaD journey at the Intensive Care Nursery (ICN) after she was born at 33 weeks...
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Conner
Conner was born prematurely in May of 2013 by emergency C-section at Concord Hospital. He was having trouble breathing ...
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