The Saskatchewan Roughriders are making another stop in the Battlefords. This time, the 2013 Grey Cup champions will be playing hockey.
The Riders will make a stop at the Civic Centre for their Rider Pride Hockey Challenge Tour March 15.
While no roster for the Saskatchewan Roughrider team has been announced, it will be made up of players currently on the roster. It will be a mix of players who have previous hockey experience and some who have rarely put on skates.
The game will be broken up into two periods, or halves to keep the football theme. The first half will see the Roughriders face off against Battlefords Minor Football players. The Battlefords team will be made of the older players in the league, most likely in Grades 7 and 8. They will be selected from members who also registered in the Battlefords Minor Hockey Association.
In the second half, members of the Western Canada Montreal Canadiens fan club from Saskatoon will take on the Riders.
The doors open for the event at 2 p.m. Some players will be available for autographs and pictures prior to the game, but the Grey Cup will not be in attendance. There will also be a silent auction and prizes given to people in attendance.
All of the proceeds from the auction and ticket sales will be donated to Battlefords Minor Football.
The Saskatchewan Roughriders approached Battlefords Minor Football about hosting the event to promote the game at a local level.
Established in 2011, Battlefords Minor Football is a tackle football league for players in the Battlefords and the surrounding area. Their goal is to teach the fundamental football skills. BMF is expanding their program to include a flag football division for children in Grades 3 to 5.
