Meet Our NHL Stick Tap for Service Champion

Ryan Croley

Ryan Croley truly embodies what it means to provide mentorship, service and sacrifice to his community and his country. Meet Ryan and watch the moment he learned about winning a $30,000 donation from Navy Federal Credit Union toward the Warrior for Life Fund!

Thank you, Ryan and all our winners!

Grand Prize: Ryan Croley
First Runner Up: Tonya Watson
Second Runners Up: Jami Gazerro & Larry Wood

Navy Federal Credit Union and the NHL teamed up again this year to recognize the outstanding community service of hockey fans and military members with the NHL Stick Tap for Service™ program. We’ll reward them with a trip to a Stanley Cup Final game and a charitable donation.

Why Stick Tap?

Fans know that a tap of hockey sticks between players, on the ice or against the boards, is a sign of approval or applause. We’re translating that into a way to acknowledge the incredible contributions of hockey fans and military members with NHL Stick Tap for Service™.

Prizes to Honor the Stick Tap Champion and Runners Up

• Grand Prize: 2025 Stanley Cup® Final Tickets and a $30,000 donation to charity
• First Runner Up: $10,000 donation to charity
• Two Second Runners Up: $5,000 donation to charity

See Contest Official Rules