In May 2000, six US amputee skaters responded to an invitation to go to St. Petersburg, Russia to play an exhibition match against a group of Russian amputees during the World Ice Hockey Championship. Upon their successful return, the AAHA was formed.
In May 2000, six US adaptive ice skaters accepted an invitation to participate in a friendly match against Russian amputees at the World Ice Hockey Championships in St. Petersburg, Russia. Following their triumphant comeback, the organization known as the Adaptive Amputee Hockey Association was established.