While it wasn't the result the Parkland U18 Rangers were looking for on the ice, it was an overall extremely successful evening.
Hosting their 'Hockey Fights Cancer' game at Credit Union Place on October 20 against the Brandon Wheat Kings, fans packed the stands, many of which wore pink for the cause. The Rangers also wore their beautiful pink jerseys.
Jason Gibbs is the team's manager and he's still talking about how special the night was.
"It was fantastic, Carla Garton did a great job putting everything together, the prize table was great, and we did very well on the 50/50," said Gibbs. "The crowd support was great, it was a tremendous night."
Now a couple of months removed from the game, the numbers are in. This year, the Rangers were able to raise $4000. That money will be going to cancer wards in Dauphin, Swan River, and Russell.
Gibbs spoke on the importance of this annual game.
"It's huge, everyone has been touched one way or another by this disease," said Gibbs. "This is our way of giving back. I also have to tip my hat to Bill Nicholson, he is a huge part of the evening."
Jason believes it's an honour to give back and he's looking forward to next year's event when it returns to Credit Union Place.
