IMAGE GALLERY: Panthers Skate For a Cause

Holliston Hockey players took the ice at the DCU center Friday, using their sport to give back to fellow athletes as they played a game against the East Coast Jumbos, a special needs hockey team. 

Rick LeBlanc, the coach of both teams, said the match-up was beneficial for his players on both sides of the ice.

Panthers players saw "how lucky they are to have hockey as a part of their life," while Jumbos players learn helpful life skills through the sport, LeBlanc said.

"They have to do the drills in a certain way, not necessarily their way" LeBlanc said. "That teaches them discipline and skills they can use in their life."

The Jumbos have upcoming games on Long Island and in Fenway Park next week.