The Parkland U18 Rangers return to Credit Union Place on Friday night for the first time in nearly a month.
The Southwest Cougars come to town for a 7:30 puck drop. Since a season-opening loss against Southwest, the Rangers have earned points in eight straight games.
On Friday, they'll be hosting their fifth annual Hockey Fights Cancer game. It's a game that has drawn large crowds in past years.
Erin Sigvaldason is a part of the committee organizing Friday's festivities.
"All proceeds from the game are divided between the three local cancer care units in Dauphin, Swan River, and Russell," said Sigvaldason. "We're having a puck toss, ribbon tree, and a raffle table. The admission is $10 and free for all healthcare workers."
The Rangers have raised tens of thousands of dollars in the first four years for the three local cancer wards. On Friday, they'll look to add to that total in a big way.
"Last year, we raised approximately $5,500, and it continues to grow every year," added Sigvaldason.
Before Friday's game, the Rangers will honour Miguel Van Den Driessche and his family. Miguel recently lost his mom after her battle with cancer. The Rangers will wear their pink jerseys for the last time. After Friday's game, those jerseys will be auctioned off.
There will be many great prizes up for grabs, including Winnipeg Blue Bombers tickets, simulator time at Caddie's Golf Simulator & Lounge, a one-night stay at Best Western, and many more.
It's an important game for Parkland. They're seven points behind the Thrashers for first place in the league. The Rangers have been rolling and will look to keep doing so. But Friday's game is more than just hockey.
"We're honouring a teammate, this is much more than hockey," ended Sigvaldason. "It's about everyone's fight with cancer."
After Friday's game, the Rangers remain home for games on Saturday night and Sunday afternoon against the Eastman Selects. You can hear Erin's full chat with Darnell Duff ahead of the team's Hockey Fights Cancer game during the Dauphin Kings Power Play Show on Friday afternoon at 4:00.
