A group of retired NHL players will put on a show to raise money for local causes during a charity game on April 15.
The group of players, led by former Edmonton Oilers star Glenn Anderson, will take on the Bienfait Coalers in a game that will see much of the proceeds go toward the Bienfait Memorial Arena.
"Within the next two years, we are rebuilding the shell (of the arena)," explained Coalers manager and event organizer Trevor Dutka. "The Coalers are just donating their time to play the game. We're looking for some competition because we've won the Big Six four years in a row," he joked.
"Estevan's a great hockey town and the surrounding communities, Bienfait, Oxbow, we thought it would be a great opportunity for us to make a little money and raise some funds for some good causes," Dutka said.
The game will begin at 7 p.m. at Affinity Place. Tickets are $20 each or two for $35.
Anderson, a six-time Stanley Cup champion, will headline the event. He won five Cups with the Oilers and another with the New York Rangers.
Inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2008, Anderson fell just shy of 500 goals in his NHL career, ending with 498, along with 601 assists for 1,099 points. He also spent time with the Toronto Maple Leafs and St. Louis Blues.
The list of players also includes former Los Angeles Kings star Bernie Nicholls. In 1,127 games with the Kings, Rangers, Oilers, New Jersey Devils, Chicago Blackhawks and San Jose Sharks, Nicholls potted 475 goals and 1,209 points.
Also playing in the game are Pat Elynuik (Winnipeg Jets, Washington Capitals, Tampa Bay Lightning, Ottawa Senators), Jeff Odgers (Sharks, Boston Bruins, Colorado Avalanche, Atlanta Thrashers), Mike Ford (Jets of the World Hockey Association), Rich Preston (Blackhawks, Devils) and Gord Paddock.
A pre-game social will be held with the players, with snacks, a cash bar and admission to the game included. Tickets are $90 per ticket or two for $150. Fifty percent of the proceeds will go to the Rotary Club of Estevan and the St. Joseph's Hospital Foundation. Only 65 tickets are available for the social. For more information or to buy tickets, contact Brenda at 306-634-7979.
