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Welcome to the Hockey Fights Cancer Daily Digest. Though Hockey Fights Cancer is now a year-round campaign, most teams will be having their Hockey Fights Cancer nights during the month of November. NHL.com will provide all the highlights from each night as well as stories about the campaign, which turns 25 this year.
Here is the full schedule of team Hockey Fights Cancer Nights.
St. Louis Blues
The St. Louis Blues hosted their Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Tuesday at the Enterprise Center during their matchup against the Detroit Red Wings.
Blues forward Brayden Schenn honored former player Kelly Chase – who is battling leukemia – by wearing Chase’s jersey during walk-ins.
We fight for Chaser 👊 #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/J6GBW1lQ5p
The team also walked in with “I Fight For” T-shirts.
Tonight is dedicated to these names, and everyone else who is fighting or has fought cancer 💜 #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/PtUFutm7sc
During the pregame festivities, fans in attendance help up their cell phone lights to honor Ari Dougan, a young Blues fans who passed away in 2017 after a long battle with cancer. While fans were lighting up the arena, 7-year-old cancer survivor Lorenzo Dalla performed the national anthem.
To wrap up the ceremony before puck drop, Chase shared a message on the big screen in a prerecorded video.
Kelly Chase has never backed down from a fight, and he certainly won't back down from this one either. #HockeyFightsCancer #stlblues
DONATE ➡️ https://t.co/mhU0Cdedfq pic.twitter.com/qlaYShfakg
The Red Wings also took part in Hockey Fights Cancer Night, welcoming Matthew, a young Red Wings fan battling cancer, to the game.
Had a special fan join us for warmups on #HockeyFightsCancer Night in St. Louis. 💜
Matthew is a freshman in high school and has been recently battling cancer. We're fighting with you, Matthew! pic.twitter.com/h7J9Bavdhm
Tampa Bay Lightning
The Tampa Bay Lightning celebrated their Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Thursday.
Lightning players arrived at Amalie Arena accompanied by pediatric cancer patients to kick the night off.
#BoltsFightCancer guests of honor: A thread 💜🧵 pic.twitter.com/GpRdNAO685
A moment of silence was held before the game to honor those who have lost their battle with cancer and are still fighting the disease.
A moment of silence for those we’ve lost and those still fighting. 💜#HockeyFightsCancer | #BoltsFightCancer pic.twitter.com/hI5GHewMg9
Mason Fox, a 10-year-old cancer survivor, was the Lightning’s “Thunder Kid” and performed the ceremonial puck drop before the game. Mason was joined by his family and his youth hockey team during the ceremony.
Mason Fox, his family, and his teammates joined us for tonight’s #BoltsFightCancer puck drop. #HockeyFightsCancer | @MoffittNews pic.twitter.com/8COcZTqrDL
We are all with you, Mason 🫶 pic.twitter.com/vmrkBKcuoF
A few days earlier, Lightning defenseman Mikhail Sergachev surprised Mason at his home for a game of street hockey.
A light in the tunnel. 💜
Mikhail Sergachev surprised 10-year-old Mason and his family for a morning of street hockey, creating a day they will never forget. pic.twitter.com/FeoCAxAVWg
During their morning skate, Lightning players filled out their Hockey Fights Cancer cards. They held up the cards during the national anthem.
#BoltsFightCancer 💜#HockeyFightsCancer | @MoffittNews pic.twitter.com/6UgoYFy2w1
Proud to support #HockeyFightsCancer, today and every day.#BoltsFightCancer | @MoffittNews pic.twitter.com/rKNC8e1BRz
Detroit Red Wings
Hockeytown hosted Hockey Fights Cancer Night and welcomed a special guest, 12-year-old Van Burpee, who not only got to drop the puck at center ice, but was able to ring the bell signifying the completion of treatment. An exciting day all around.
On Hockey Fights Cancer Night, we celebrate Van Burpee, 12, who rang the bell as his cancer is thankfully now in remission. #LGRW pic.twitter.com/B8HMs1nDvl
Earlier in the day, players and Red Wings staff shared a video with their own special “I Fight For” signs, a tribute to friends and loved ones who fought or are still fighting cancer.
Who do YOU fight for? 💜#HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/JfjrYaG6Qe
Philadelphia Flyers
The Philadelphia Flyers welcomed nine-year-old Owen Micciche to Wells Fargo Center to celebrate Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Tuesday.
Micciche has been battling cancer since he was six months old. He is currently the captain for his team with the Genesis Hockey Club and joined the Flyers in their pregame festivities.
He had his own locker in the clubhouse with a custom jersey and, after reading out the starting lineup to the team, took his own rookie lap with Flyers forward Owen Tippett before warmups.
Welcome to the Orange & Black, Owen! 💜🏒#HockeyFightsCancer | #LetsGoFlyers https://t.co/rJpThlJxSH pic.twitter.com/Ovhnl7LXeF
He spent the entire first period on the Flyers’ bench with the players and coach John Tortorella and got a nice cheer from the Wells Fargo Center crowd.
We added a new enforcer to the club. 💜👊
Nine-year-old Owen Micciche, the ultimate fighter on our roster, is rooting on the Orange & Black from the bench tonight. #HockeyFightsCancer | #LetsGoFlyers pic.twitter.com/tG5vYgQf7H
Micciche was added to the Flyers’ game night roster on Monday ahead of the special day.
OFFICIAL: We have added nine-year-old forward Owen Micciche to our roster. Micciche, from Upper Black Eddy, PA, will hit the ice for warmups at Tuesday’s Hockey Fights Cancer Game presented by @Toyota.
Flyers players had custom Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys on during walk-ins before Monday’s game and had purple tape on their sticks during warmups.
💜🏒💜🏒💜🏒💜🏒#HockeyFightsCancer | @Toyota pic.twitter.com/raVaqDVxVv
Winnipeg Jets
The Winnipeg Jets invited five young Manitobans to join the team for Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Tuesday.
The five young fans all battled cancer and were honored on the ice for the ceremonial puck drop.
We're honoured to invite five young Manitobans to join us for tonight's ceremonial puck drop.
Your stories inspire us every day 💜 #HockeyFightsCancer | @CancerCareMBFdn pic.twitter.com/tf435tFcr2
The Winnipeg Jets Hockey Club then presented a check to the CancerCare Manitoba Foundation for $125,000.
Dallas Stars captain Jamie Benn and Jets captain Adam Lowry skated to center ice for the ceremonial puck drop.
Before the game, the Jets players filled out their Hockey Fights Cancer cards to share who they are fighting for.
We fight for a brighter tomorrow 💜 pic.twitter.com/Z5yHKzwYuT
Edmonton Oilers
The Edmonton Oilers hosted their Hockey Fights Cancer during their game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
A six-year-old cancer survivor named Teddy performed the ceremonial puck drop before the game.
At 11 days old, Teddy Atkins was diagnosed with a Malignant Rhabdoid Tumour. He underwent two surgeries & months of chemotherapy. Thanks to support from @kwcsyeg, Teddy is a healthy & happy 6-year old & we were honoured to have him drop the puck for #HockeyFightsCancer Night 💜 pic.twitter.com/5qXJTzWVaP
The family of Ben Stelter were also in attendance. The proceeds of the Oilers Mega 50/50, which had over a $2 million jackpot, supported to the Ben Stelter Foundation, Alberta Cancer Foundation and the Movember Canada charity.
We're honoured to have the Stelter family at tonight's #Oilers game for #HockeyFightsCancer! 💜
The Mega 50/50 supporting the @BenStelterFund @AlbertaCancer & @MovemberCA ends tonight with a total pot of $1.7 million & counting!
🎟 https://t.co/YUuxjRYeL8 pic.twitter.com/3RmCJsSGGb
Vancouver Canucks
The Vancouver Canucks also celebrated their Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Tuesday.
Canucks players made a special video saying who they fight for while holding up the Hockey Fights Cancer cards.
Who do you fight for?
Join us as we celebrate the 25th year of #HockeyFightsCancer. Fill out your own sign of who you fight for on the concourse at section 102! pic.twitter.com/pA6G7G8LnD
#HockeyFightsCancer 💜 pic.twitter.com/mWlHFyQYUj
Before the Canucks game against the Anaheim Ducks, a cancer patient performed the ceremonial puck drop with her family.
Tonight, we welcome Anhadpreet, who has bravely faced her own battle with cancer, and her family, to drop the puck at tonight’s Hockey Fights Cancer ceremony. 💜 pic.twitter.com/NATMMh8Uwl
New York Rangers
The New York Rangers celebrated Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Monday at Madison Square Garden.
Vanessa Cunha kicked off the evening with a performance of the national anthem. Cunha is a cancer survivor and a member of the Garden of Dreams Foundation, a non-profit organization that works with MSG Entertainment and MSG Sports to bring life-changing opportunities to young people in need.
During the first period, Rocco Pisani – a 14-year-old cancer survivor – rang the bell to signify being cancer free. Pisani went through his final chemo treatment in August. During his treatment, Rangers defenseman Adam Fox kept in touch with the young fan to show his support.
Later on, Tom Kerensky was also honored. As of Monday, Kerensky is cancer free. After the great news was announced at the arena, former Rangers forward Adam Graves presented Kerensky with a custom Rangers jersey.
Throughout his treatment for thyroid cancer, lifelong #NYR fan Tom Kerensky used hockey as a source of inspiration + comfort.
As of today, he's cancer free – and we and @NorthwellHealth couldn't be happier to have him @TheGarden to celebrate. pic.twitter.com/iY94PBaSvK
Ottawa Senators
At Canadian Tire Centre, the Senators had some special guests on hand, namely 8-year-old Parker McDonald.
An avid Senators fan who will celebrate his bell-ringing ceremony signifying the completion of his treatment this spring, McDonald dropped the ceremonial first puck between Senators captain Brady Tkachuk and Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov.
The Senators foundation is hosting a number of fundraising efforts for Hockey Fights Cancer through its website.
A special night at @CdnTIreCtr 💜
Thank you to @CIBC for helping us highlight such an important cause.
If you are looking to help make an impact, you can visit the Senators Community Foundation's fundraising page: https://t.co/aIxrfzc4OD#HockeyFightsCancer #GoSensGo pic.twitter.com/iEQknbGp1t
Calgary Flames
The Calgary Flames were joined by members of Kids Cancer Care for Monday’s celebration of Hockey Fights Cancer Night.
Kids Cancer Care is a charity based in Alberta that’s mission is to help children affected by cancer as well as their families.
The eight kids welcomed the team onto the ice before the game.
Checking in with friends from @KidsCancerCare!#HFCFlames | #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/JR8gq4GO0v
The children were then introduced as the honorary starting lineup before puck drop.
"You can see the joy on the kids faces."
Alongside the @FlamesFdn, Nikita Zadorov is proud to support the @KidsCancerCare PEER program! pic.twitter.com/zSf796BMXu
EDMONTON — The legacy of Edmonton Oilers superfan Ben Stelter lives on through the fund bearing his name.
Stelter died at the age of six in August 2022 after a long battle with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer. The Ben Stelter Foundation was formed by the family with support from Oilers captain Connor McDavid.
“For me, the main thing is that it helps other families that are in a similar situation,” McDavid said. “But it also keeps his name and legacy going, which I think everybody in Edmonton is hoping for and it seems like it’s done that and doing well and it’s doing everything that we hoped.”
Stelter was introduced to the Oilers when he was named the Scotiabank Skater and joined the team on the ice for the national anthems on March 24, 2022, in a game against the Sam Jose Sharks. He became an inspiration to the team and the community through the rest of the season and into the 2022 Stanley Cup Playoffs when the Oilers made it to the Western Conference Final before they were swept by the Colorado Avalanche in the best-of-7 series.
“It was just his personality, he was so genuine, he had nothing but love and joy to give,” McDavid said. “He was obviously going through the worst thing you could possibly go through and the entire family as well. For me to just to bring that spirt and that kind of mood even going through something like that, it’s a great lesson for all of us.”
Unfortunately for the Stelter family, Ben’s father Mike was diagnosed with cancer in July. He recently completed treatment in Pennsylvania for a tumor growing in his back.
“It’s hard not to feel for them,” McDavid said. “It’s hard to think they went through it with Ben and now to be going through it again with Mike, it just seems so unfair. I think that’s part of the disease, it’s unfair and that’s why it’s important to be there for families who are going through times like these.”
– Derek Van Diest, NHL.com Staff Writer
Florida Panthers
The Florida Panthers brought in MLB star Anthony Rizzo to bang the drum and kick off the team’s Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Monday.
The Florida native, who is a cancer survivor, wore a Panthers Hockey Fights Cancer jersey while leading the “Let’s go Panthers!” chant at Amerant Bank Arena.
Special guest drummer for a special #HockeyFightsCancer night 💜@ARizzo44 in the house! pic.twitter.com/GvVT9UHlBB
The Panthers used purple tape on their sticks during warmups, while goalie Sergei Bobrovsky wore his stylish goalie mask, to commemorate the special night.
💜💜💜#HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/ISwa5hAvQL
The team shop is selling Hockey Fights Cancer gear, and the team is auctioning off the Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys to help benefit the Florida Panthers Foundation. Click here to bid on a jersey.
Dallas Stars
The Dallas Stars celebrated their Hockey Fights Cancer Night during their game against the New York Rangers on Monday.
Stars players sported custom T-shirts and hats designed by a 15-year-old cancer survivor named Jayden.
Jayden’s Collection for #HockeyFightsCancer is 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2IdCasTVjL
Jayden hung out with the Stars at American Airlines Center before the game.
Squad Goal(ie)s. pic.twitter.com/N5MzjJYvGN
He read out the starting lineup and fist-bumped the players as they headed out onto the ice.
Tonight’s lineup, as read by Jayden! 💜💚🤍#HockeyFightsCancer x #StarsFightCancer pic.twitter.com/daw5ivAqK0
Get us going, Jayden! @pncbank | #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/xBXC9zShFL
Earlier in the day, the Stars filled out their Hockey Fights Cancer cards.
Who do you fight for? 🥊#HockeyFightsCancer x #StarsFightCancer pic.twitter.com/gAGZ3zjLdk
Washington Capitals
The Capitals had a special starting lineup for their Hockey Fights Cancer game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Saturday. Six children battling cancer or in remission affiliated with Horizon Day Camp, the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society and Make-A-Wish Mid-Atlantic lined up in front of Washington’s six players as honorary starters before the national anthem.
Danielle Hankey, a 20-year-old from Frederick, Maryland who was diagnosed with Ewing Sarcoma in 2019 and 2020 but is now cancer free, lined up with goalie Charlie Lindgren. Declan Henry, a 5-year-old from Alexandria, Virginia who was diagnosed with T-cell acute lymphoblastic lymphoma in 2021 and is undergoing treatment, stood with defenseman Rasmus Sandin. Ailani Myers, a 7-year-old from Severna Park, Maryland who is in remission from acute lymphoblastic leukemia, was paired with defenseman John Carlson.
Jack Prior, a 6-year-old who diagnosed with cancer in October 2020, was matched with forward Anthony Mantha. Harper Wotring, a 5-year-old from Oakland, Maryland who was diagnosed with leukemia in 2020, accompanied forward T.J. Oshie. And Lucas Soto, a 17-year-old from Alexandria who is in remission after being diagnosed with T-Cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia in 2021, stood with forward Connor McMichael.
–Tom Gulitti, Staff Writer
Nashville Predators
The Nashville Predators celebrated Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Saturday at Bridgestone Arena.
The team rocked their Hockey Fights Cancer sweaters for walk-ins, which were auctioned off to benefit the Preds Foundation.
Lookin’ good fellas
Text Preds to 76278 to bid! The action will close at the start of the third period. pic.twitter.com/jV2nEgxFCy
Before the game, the Predators reflected on what the special day means to each of them.
"As players, we appreciate those nights because it is bigger than the game itself."
It’s Hockey Fights Cancer Night in Smashville💜 @PredsNHL players and coaches reflect on what today's game means to the community⤵️ pic.twitter.com/abyA2ALbtY
The team also helped reunite a blood donor and the recipient during the game thanks to Gift of Life, an organization with the goal of curing blood cancer.
When the recipient meets the donor 💛
—> https://t.co/NuJLkHcEBS pic.twitter.com/V46oVJ8YmP
Anaheim Ducks
The Anaheim Ducks hosted their Hockey Fights Cancer night on Friday.
On Friday morning, the team honored a few of their members who are battling the disease: Mike Stothers (assistant coach), Sudarshan Maharaj (goalie coach), Glen Cochrane (scout) and Will Francis (2019 Ducks draft pick).
After gathering the team in the locker room, head coach Greg Cronin gave Stothers, an assistant coach with the Ducks, a chance to speak to the team and gave him a special Hockey Fights Cancer jersey.
Tonight, we host Hockey Fights Cancer Night at @HondaCenter, a particularly special night as four members of our team are battling the disease: Will Francis, Mike Stothers, Sudarshan Maharaj and Glen Cochrane.
Go inside the locker room this morning for a heartfelt moment with… pic.twitter.com/dlJ0kV7p2z
“That’s quite a surprise fellas,” Stothers said to the team. “I really appreciate the fact that you guys let me hang around, contribute, be a part of it. … Some days are better than others, but you guys help. Just being around you guys.”
During walk-ins, players wore their custom Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys.
Fighting for a cure 💜#FlyTogether | #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/wbgOanUt1Z
Pittsburgh Penguins
On Thursday, the Pittsburgh Penguins continued their tradition of inviting a fan to ring the cancer survivor’s bell to kick off their Hockey Fights Cancer Night celebration.
This year, 13-year-old Carmine Sargo, who was diagnosed with Hodgkin’s lymphoma in March 2023 and declared cancer free in July after completing his treatment, had the honors. Carmine was so excited ringing the bell, he broke it.
Ring it loud. Ring it proud. 🔔
Carmine Sargo is CANCER-FREE! #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/mKAxoEkMgs
Penguins players sported purple ties in honor of the night as they entered PPG Paints Arena.
Supporting the fight 💜 pic.twitter.com/E5nFVtjqoE
Columbus Blue Jackets
The Columbus Blue Jackets celebrated their Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Thursday against the Arizona Coyotes.
Forward Adam Fantilli arrived at Nationwide Arena sporting custom lavender Nike sneakers in honor of his grandmother who is currently battling cancer. The sneakers were put up for auction with all the proceeds going to pediatric cancer research.
You’ve heard Adam Fantilli talk about his custom lavender shoes, and tonight he rocked them walking into NWA for #HockeyFightsCancer Night.
Signed and donated by Adam himself, now YOU could take home #11’s lavender sneaks as part of our special Hockey Fights Cancer Auction… pic.twitter.com/NVuEpmNKQv
Before the game, the Blue Jackets invited local pediatric cancer patients to join them on the ice.
Kicking off #HockeyFightsCancer Night by welcoming our pediatric cancer heroes to the ice! 💜
Get to know our heroes: https://t.co/eXR2fqZQdk@OhioHealth | #CBJGivesBack pic.twitter.com/K9aC1sqaTa
San Jose Sharks
The Sharks had a special guest, young leukemia survivor Quinn, drop the puck before their game against the St. Louis Blues.
Thanks to Quinn, who is a Leukemia survivor, for dropping the puck for us tonight on #HFC! 💜 pic.twitter.com/TwYo93cjKs
The team also held an auction of Hockey Fights Cancer items to help cancer research-related charities.
Carolina Hurricanes
The Carolina Hurricanes celebrated their Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Wednesday against the Philadelphia Flyers.
During the Hurricanes morning skate, the team invited a young cancer patient named Coley to shoot some pucks and hang out with them in the locker room.
Meet our honorary teammate, Coley 💜
This little hockey player is bravely battling cancer at @UNCChildrens, and he's got a spot in our lineup any day. pic.twitter.com/KSg3L8p3Oa
During warmups, the Hurricanes wrapped their sticks in purple tape in support of the cause.
Bigger than hockey 💜 #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/IJH1EKgJY4
Shane Jacobson, the CEO of The V Foundation for Cancer Research, rang the siren between periods to hype up the PNC Arena crowd.
Normally, @TheVCEO is used to hyping our team up for #VictoryOverCancer, but today he's hyping up the crowd for the @canes #HockeyFightsCancer night! Let's do this! 💜🏒 pic.twitter.com/6cGBmDAfkQ
On Monday, Seth Jarvis, Antti Raanta, Jesper Fast and Jordan Martinook visited pediatric cancer patients at UNC Children’s Hospital. The crew gifted patients with stuffed animals of their mascot Stormy and Hurricanes scarves.
“It’s nice to come in here and help brighten some days, and they brighten our day as well.”
Thanks to the patients and staff at @UNCChildrens for having us! pic.twitter.com/DFIOTW3aqg
Montreal Canadiens
To celebrate Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Sunday, the Montreal Canadiens invited a special crew to attend the game at Bell Centre.
Members of Leucan, an organization that supports cancer-stricken children and their families, joined the team on the ice during the national anthem.
Tous unis contre le cancer 💜
United against cancer#LeHockeyPourVaincreLeCancer #HockeyFightsCancer #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/IPuUAXLzeY
Leucan member Émile Guérin had the honor of announcing the starting lineup to the team in the locker room.
Now that's a starting lineup announcement that we can shake on 🤝 Well done, Émile Guérin! #HockeyFightsCancer #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/4khJEnJUnA
After the game, the team met with the kids in attendance, taking photos and signing autographs.
Nos gars ont pu rencontrer les enfants les plus courageux après le match 🫶
Our guys got to meet the bravest kids after the game 🫶#LeHockeyPourVaincreLeCancer #HockeyFightsCancer #GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/iQx0j2ePZv
Minnesota Wild
The Minnesota Wild celebrated their Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Sunday against the Dallas Stars.
During warmups, the Wild wore special Hockey Fights Cancer hats.
Hats for Hockey Fights Cancer 💜#mnwild pic.twitter.com/kZKWzjVyy7
Goalie Marc-Andre Fleury arrived in style, rocking an appropriate-colored suit in support of the cause.
Be so fr Flower 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍#mnwild pic.twitter.com/NWCrgASuoL
Before the game, Wild players had a chance to show who they are fighting for.
Fighting for a future 💜
Download your own "I fight for" card here » https://t.co/NhtoXqNYbi#mnwild x @_HealthPartners pic.twitter.com/p8BWSZ32XM
The Wild Foundation is hosting its 2023 Hockey Fights Cancer Jersey Auction that runs from Nov. 12-21. The organization is auctioning off signed Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys. A portion of the profits will benefit the Pinky Swear Foundation and the Wild Foundation. Click here for more information on the auction.
Buffalo Sabres
KeyBank Center was the site of Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Friday, when the Sabres hosted their purple carpet event for cancer patients, survivors and health care professionals on the front lines.
One of the most special parts of tonight, the Purple Carpet 💜#HockeyFightsCancer | @RoswellPark pic.twitter.com/YTVl8pu0cK
The Sabres announced a $60,000 donation to Roswell Park Medical Center for research and patient care.
We are proud to partner with @RoswellPark and to raise $60,000 for cancer research and patient care programs. 💜 #LetsGoBuffalo | #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/SqER9C1V1O
The Sabres had a young fan battling a rare form of liver cancer, 12-year-old Sophia LaBorde, drop the puck before the game.
Tonight’s #HockeyFightsCancer honoree, Sophia LaBorde. 💜
We are so inspired by you!
Watch the entire ceremony: https://t.co/jtr2DJTgrV pic.twitter.com/2GwPxIavA3
During the game, fans were encouraged to display their signs that read either “Survivor” or “I Fight For” with the names of loved ones written on them in tribute.
We are all in this fight together. 💜#HockeyFightsCancer | @RoswellPark pic.twitter.com/CgvyFvodgJ
Colorado Avalanche
At Ball Arena, the Avalanche honored their “warriors” on Hockey Fights Cancer Night.
For our cancer warriors 💜#GoAvsGo | #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/geZovDQ69c
The team also immortalized their late, beloved announcer, Peter McNab, by naming the team’s broadcast booth after him.
McNab called Avalanche games from the team’s inaugural season, through chemotherapy treatments until he died in November of 2022.
Florida Panthers goalie Sergei Bobrovsky unveiled his special Hockey Fights Cancer goalie mask on Wednesday. The goaltender rocked the mask during morning skate.
The mask was designed by David Gunnarsson.
The Panthers will celebrate their Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Nov. 20 against the Edmonton Oilers.
Bob’s new Hockey Fights Cancer mask is a stunner 💜
🎨 by @daveartofficial pic.twitter.com/5VIG43NqH0
The San Jose Sharks welcomed a young fan to morning skate on Wednesday. Eight-year-old Quinn is a leukemia survivor and will be joining the team for its Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Nov. 16 against the St. Louis Blues.
A special day for a special Sharks fan 💜 #HockeyFightsCancer
Quinn, you’re an inspiration. Thanks for joining us for a fun day at practice! pic.twitter.com/BWamLwTUNY
Also on Wednesday, Columbus Blue Jackets forward Kirill Marchenko surprised childhood cancer patients with game used, signed hockey sticks.
Marchy making memories!
Kirill Marchenko surprised each of our pediatric cancer heroes with a signed, game-used hockey stick after our Flashes of Hope photo shoot.
#CBJGivesBack #HockeyFightsCancer pic.twitter.com/g5proXZydw
The Blue Jackets celebrate its Hockey Fights Cancer night on Nov. 16 against the Arizona Coyotes.
The Buffalo Sabres revealed their Hockey Fights Cancer scarf on Wednesday.
This year's #HockeyFightsCancer scarves 💜
We'll see you Friday: https://t.co/ttpY1jI09o pic.twitter.com/ysZWxpTAYq
The Sabres Hockey Fights Cancer Night is on Friday against the Minnesota Wild.
The New York Islanders and Toronto Maple Leafs both celebrated Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Saturday.
The Islanders had four special guests help with the ceremonial puck drop before the game, celebrating the special night.
Hannah Barbu, Jason Orozco Hernandez, Erick Rosales and Alex Avila dropped the puck during the ceremony. All four went through cancer treatments and either are in remission on won their battles.
Tonight's Ceremonial Puck Drop at #HockeyFightsCancer Night presented by @NorthwellHealth was dropped by Hannah Barbu, Jason Orozco Hernandez, Erick Rosales & Alex Avila! 💜
These young #Isles fans have undergone cancer treatments & are either in remission or have beaten their… pic.twitter.com/pUbfyzurpC
And the honorary flag captain for the game was cancer survivor Jennifer Cherlin.
Tonight’s Honorary Flag Captain is Breast Cancer Survivor and @NorthwellHealth patient, Jennifer Cherlin. 💜 pic.twitter.com/Aqu87WAeoE
UBS Arena lit its lanterns purple for the night to support the cause.
Tonight the @ubsarena lanterns are lit lavender in support of Hockey Fights Cancer presented by @NorthwellHealth. 💜 pic.twitter.com/W0jrFLk0wH
Before the game, the Islanders gave away Hockey Fights Cancer beanie hats to the first 10,000 fans at the game.
Thanks to our friends at @NorthwellHealth, the first 10k fans in attendance will be receiving a winter beanie! 💜 pic.twitter.com/SLXp8NCiwc
The Maples Leafs had players fill out Hockey Fights Cancer cards to share who or what they are fighting for.
pic.twitter.com/I4lo6LNlvr
The team is also hosting an auction to benefit Campfire Circle, a non-profit organization that helps kids and families affected by childhood cancer.
Our #HockeyFightsCancer auction is LIVE!!
All proceeds will benefit @Campfirecircle_
Hockey Fights Cancer is marking its 25th year this season.
Here, NHL.com columnist Dave Stubbs writes about the history of the campaign.
And NHL.com Editor-in-Chief Bill Price writes about why Hockey Fights Cancer is important to him.
Boston Bruins
The Boston Bruins kicked off Hockey Fights Cancer month early with a celebration at TD Garden on Monday.
The Bruins filled out their “I Fight For” cards and showed up to the arena wearing the signature purple jerseys.
The Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys were raffled off by the Bruins Foundation.
Tickets to the game were donated to Boston area cancer patients.
During warmups, Charlie Coyle brought a fan to tears after tossing her a puck. The fan had a sign that read “I fought for my mom, world’s biggest B’s fan.”
Place your bid for a chance to win a Team-Issued autographed Hockey Fights Cancer jersey or autographed hockey stick.
The auction is live now through 11/3 at 10 am. Start your bid by texting BRUINS to 76278. pic.twitter.com/I2b0WXamE7
