Deaflympics

Competing for Team USA at Deaflympics, Amateur Wrestler Roger Stewart Enjoys Next Phase in His Journey with Widex Moment Hearing Aids

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Tuesday, December 13, 2022
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Although Roger did wear hearing aids, at the time, he found them more nuisance than asset.

Key Points: 
  • Although Roger did wear hearing aids, at the time, he found them more nuisance than asset.
  • "He's worn the same hearing aids for over ten years, so it was definitely time for an upgrade," says Roger's wife Raichael.
  • He attributes these moments to the advanced PureSound technology built into Widex Moment hearing aids.
  • Roger and Raichael are eager to explore this next chapter in the story, confident that Widex Moment hearing aids will help open doors and introduce new opportunities.

OPSWAT Names Operational Technology (OT) Industry Marketing Expert, Oren T. Dvoskin, as VP of OT and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Marketing

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Wednesday, October 20, 2021
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TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OPSWAT , the global leader in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), announced today that industry leader Oren T. Dvoskin will be joining the company as Vice President of Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Marketing.

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  • TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 20, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- OPSWAT , the global leader in Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP), announced today that industry leader Oren T. Dvoskin will be joining the company as Vice President of Operational Technology (OT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) Marketing.
  • Dvoskin brings extensive OT/ICS cybersecurity marketing and business development experience and will help OPSWAT scale its vast portfolio of products and presence in the global OT and industrial markets.
  • "Cybercriminals commonly target critical infrastructure and manufacturing companies with ransomware attacks because they know they can easily cause costly operational disruptions," said Oren T. Dvoskin, VP of OT and ICS Marketing at OPSWAT.
  • "And even after a year of high-profile ransomware attacks against these systems, OT/ICS environments remain extremely vulnerable.

US Men's National Deaf Ice Hockey Team wins gold at 2019 Deaflympics

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Saturday, December 28, 2019
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EVANSTON, Ill., Dec. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Men's National Deaf Ice Hockey Team defeated Canada to win gold at the 19th Winter Deaflympics on December 21, 2019.

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  • EVANSTON, Ill., Dec. 28, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The US Men's National Deaf Ice Hockey Team defeated Canada to win gold at the 19th Winter Deaflympics on December 21, 2019.
  • The competition was organized by the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf and sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee, IOC.
  • In the gold medal game, the US team took a decisive lead in the second period going up 4-1.
  • The US team included 16 players who previously competed internationally as a member of U.S. teams that won a bronze medal at the 2015 Deaflympics held in Khanty-Mansiysk, Russia, and/or the gold medal at the 2017 World Deaf Ice Hockey Championships.

USA National Deaf Ice Hockey Announces Team for 2019 Winter Deaflympics

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Monday, July 15, 2019
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Hosted under the purview of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf, the Deaflympics will take place December 12 21, 2019, in Valtellina Valchiavenna, Italy.

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  • Hosted under the purview of the International Committee of Sports for the Deaf, the Deaflympics will take place December 12 21, 2019, in Valtellina Valchiavenna, Italy.
  • "We're excited about our team and their pride in representing the United States at the Deaflympics," said head coach Joe Gotfryd.
  • The team operates under the guidelines of USA Hockey and the USA Deaf Sports Federation.
  • For information about the 2019 Winter Deaflympics: http://www.2019deaflympics.com/
    For information on the USA Deaf Sports Federation: www.usdeafsports.org

Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing- AHIHA

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Wednesday, May 22, 2019
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BENSENVILLE, Ill., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Founded in 1973 by National Hockey League Hall of Fame member Stan Mikita and Chicago businessman Irv Tiahnybik, the Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing- AHIHA is hosting its 46th annual week-long hockey school for deaf and hard of hearing athletes June 8-15, 2019 at the Edge Ice Arena, 735 E. Jefferson St., Bensenville, IL.

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  • BENSENVILLE, Ill., May 22, 2019 /PRNewswire/ --Founded in 1973 by National Hockey League Hall of Fame member Stan Mikita and Chicago businessman Irv Tiahnybik, the Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing- AHIHA is hosting its 46th annual week-long hockey school for deaf and hard of hearing athletes June 8-15, 2019 at the Edge Ice Arena, 735 E. Jefferson St., Bensenville, IL.
  • The Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing- AHIHA is one of the most unique training and development camps for young athletes in the United States.With current and former professional hockey players serving as coaches, the hockey school uses on-ice interpreters to convey instructions and advice to players via sign language.
  • In addition to rigorous daily on-ice training and practice sessions, AHIHA teams play evening games against Chicago area hockey teams and clubs.
  • The Stan Mikita Hockey School for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing AHIHA, is one of the leading sports organizations in the United States serving deaf and hard of hearing athletes.The school's mission is to instill confidence and self esteem in deaf and hard of hearing individuals, primarily through AHIHA-sponsored clinics, camps and related hockey activities.

AHIHA Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hockey School Celebrates 45th Anniversary

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Monday, May 14, 2018
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BENSENVILLE, Ill., May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Founded in 1973 by National Hockey League Hall of Fame member Stan Mikita, and Chicago businessman Irv Tiahnybik, the AHIHA Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hockey School is hosting its 45th annual week-long hockey school for deaf and hard of hearing athletes on June 9-16, 2018 at the Edge Ice Arena, 735 E. Jefferson St., Bensenville, IL.

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  • BENSENVILLE, Ill., May 14, 2018 /PRNewswire/ --Founded in 1973 by National Hockey League Hall of Fame member Stan Mikita, and Chicago businessman Irv Tiahnybik, the AHIHA Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hockey School is hosting its 45th annual week-long hockey school for deaf and hard of hearing athletes on June 9-16, 2018 at the Edge Ice Arena, 735 E. Jefferson St., Bensenville, IL.
  • The AHIHA Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hockey School is one of the most unique training and development camps employing active on ice instruction to develop hockey skills of deaf and hard of hearing players through use of innovative communication techniques and on-ice interpreters.
  • AHIHA Deaf and Hard of Hearing Hockey School is one of the leading sports organizations in the United States serving deaf and hard of hearing athletes.
  • AHIHA's mission is to instill confidence and self esteem in deaf and hard of hearing individuals, primarily through AHIHA-sponsored clinics, camps, and related hockey activities.