From organizing team uniforms to singing the national anthem, Ben Scherling has worked his way into players’ hearts this season.
PORTLAND, Oregon — On Friday the Portland Winterhawks kick off their post season after clinching their 12th consecutive WHL playoff berth. Perhaps no one is more excited about that than 17-year-old Ben Scherling, an honorary Winterhawks staff member.
“Go Winterhawks!” shouted Ben, during a recent practice at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum.
Twice a month, Ben — who was born with Down syndrome — helps out in the equipment room assisting head equipment Manager Clayton Johns. Together, they launder, hang hockey uniforms, collect and organize
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