During their years serving in the United States military, both Josh Krajewski and Mike McTaggart had a band of brothers to bond with during intense battles and moments of solitude.
Now a decade or more removed from active duty, both men still deal with acute back pain and times of darkness. They also are literally skating out of the shadows with their new “band” — the Michigan Warriors veterans hockey program.
“Michigan Warriors is about continuing that brotherhood we had in the service and continuing that when we get home,” said Krajewski, a Livonia resident and president of the Warriors.
There’s literally a twist, too. Thanks to the Michigan Yoga Room (which has studios in Plymouth and Northville), when the word “stretch” comes up in a conversation, they won’t automatically think of the long outlet pass that sparks an offensive rush.
Krajewski (U.S. Army, 2005-09) and McTaggart (U.S. Marines, 1998-2002) were at the downtown Plymouth yoga studio founded by Brent and Sheri Rieli on July 27 to receive a check for $850 to help members of the Warriors either pay for their ice time or attend Michigan Yoga Room classes.
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