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Who is Buttery Roller Co.?

If you haven't crossed paths with Buttery Roller Co. yet — change that. Run out of South Florida by Tony Aromandi, Buttery is one of the most consistent forces in the Florida roller hockey scene. They run the Buttery Beer League (multi-division Sunday /Monday/Tuesday play), the Buttery Olympics flagship tournament, a travel hockey program, and the Buttery Roller Foundation — a nationally recognized 501(c)(3) charity raising money for veterans, youth scholarships, and mental health work.

Behind every Buttery event is the same thread: roll hard, lift each other up, leave it better than you found it. That's the kind of inclusive, community-first culture Florida roller hockey is built on — and it's exactly why so many of us play this game.

What is Wheeling 4 Wellness?

Wheeling 4 Wellness started as a Mental Health Awareness Month tournament with one driving stat: 1 in 5 people suffer with mental illness, but 5 in 5 face challenges that impact their mental health daily. Hockey players are no exception. Locker rooms are loud — but the stuff that matters often goes unsaid.

This year, Wheeling 4 Wellness 3 doubles down. In addition to the original mental-health mission, W4W3 is partnering with the Florida Panthers Warriors Foundation to raise funds and awareness for U.S. veterans. The Warriors Foundation provides hockey programming and community for vets dealing with PTSD, traumatic brain injury, and physical disabilities — turning the rink into a place to heal, connect, and keep moving forward.

Two causes. One weekend. All proceeds tax-deductible through Buttery Roller's nationally recognized 501(c)(3).

Why Citrus Kings Cares

Florida roller hockey is small. We see the same families at Skate Station, the same rivals at ECHO and NARCH and Florida Cup, the same parents in the bleachers. This sport doesn't grow without the people inside it taking care of each other.

Mental health is real in our locker rooms. Some of you reading this have lost teammates and friends. Others are quietly grinding through tough seasons — at work, at home, in their own heads. We know. We've been there too.

And the freedom to chase a puck (or a ball) on four wheels on a Saturday morning? That's downstream of every man and woman who served. Memorial Day is a good time to put that out loud.

So yes — we're rolling with Buttery Roller on this one. Not as competitors that weekend. As family.

The Details

• Where: Halpatiokee Regional Park — 8303 SW Lost River Rd., Stuart, FL 34997
• When: Friday, May 22 – Monday, May 25, 2026
• Format: 4v4 roller hockey, 4 games guaranteed per team
• Divisions: AA (4 teams) · A/B (12 teams) · Club Tier 1 & 2 (12 teams)
• Spectators: FREE. Food trucks, charity bar (21+), local vendors, DJs, raffles, merch tents, cornhole, and a Vets vs First Responders showcase game.
• Team Fee: $725 per team — $200 non-refundable deposit, balance + roster due May 8

Roster cap: 10 skaters + 2 goalies (max 12 per team). Skaters play one division; goalies can play up or down one. Standard playoff overtime rules, with continuous OT in semis and championship.

See Full Tournament Info & Register →

How to Get Involved

Player? Captain a team or fill out the Free Agent Form — they'll match you with a roster looking for skaters and goalies.

Family or fan? Pack a chair, bring the kids, eat from the food trucks, grab a drink from the charity bar (21+), and watch some of the best roller hockey in the state. It's free.

Sponsor or donor? Tax-deductible contributions go directly to the Florida Panthers Warriors Foundation and the Buttery Roller Foundation. Hit up the Sponsor & Donor Info page — there are tiers from individual donations through full sponsorship packages.

Just want to spread the word? Share this post, follow @butteryrollerco on Instagram, and tell the next hockey family you see.

See You in Stuart

Roll for the cause. Roll for the locker rooms quieter than they should be. Roll for the men and women who can't roll with us anymore but made it possible for us to be out here at all.

That's the whole point.

— #TangGang 25/26

This weekend was as roller as it gets, just some great times with some great people. Fun competitive games all weekend from everyone we played. Hope everyone made it back safely. Looking forward to the next one.

— #TangGang 25/26

Anyone who has played against him or with him knows that he earned every bit of this. Congratulations Mike! Well deserved!

— #TangGang 25/26

Pre-Game Tailgate

The festivities kicked off with an amazing tailgate party in Lot Z. Our team moms kept everything organized while Matt and Mike manned the grill, serving up delicious hot dogs for everyone. Big Kurt, sporting his Blues jersey, added to the festive atmosphere with his grilling expertise.

A Community United

Our annual Icemen Night has become more than just watching a hockey game - it's a celebration of our growing hockey family. From our youngest Jr Kings to our veteran players, everyone came together to support both the Jacksonville Icemen and our Citrus Kings community.

Special Thanks

A huge thank you to all our team moms, supporters, and especially to Mat, Mike, Hots, and Big Kurt for making this night special. Your dedication to growing the sport and supporting our hockey family makes events like this possible.