NEW YORK - A partnership between the New York Islanders' sponsor and a Bronx-based nonprofit is bringing elite hockey training to kids of the city, who otherwise would not have access. One Harlem teen is skating his way to success with their help.
Lance Spencer started skating not long after he started walking, following his big brother LJ's footsteps.
"It just looked fun at the time, but over the years I grew to really love the sport," Spencer said.
The 17-year-old played in youth hockey leagues around the city, but to improve to the next level, Spencer faced obstacles he could not easily skate around.