What to Expect
Join us Thanksgiving weekend for our first Charity Hockey Event, featuring two games (Saturday) - University of Alberta Pandas vs MacEwan University Griffins and the Edmonton Oilers Alumni vs Edmonton Police Association, with both teams being joined by media personalities - at Clare Drake Arena. The multi-day event that also includes a Wing Night (Thursday) and a Try-Hockey Event (Sunday) for the families our shelters support. This exciting event is a first for the event concept and a celebration of collaboration. All funds will support five Edmonton & Area organizations coming together to end domestic violence!
This event is unlike any other in bringing together women’s shelters and women’s organizations to encourage a unified and collaborative community to enable us to make a significant impact. Our goal is to raise $200,000 to support domestic violence shelters serving the Edmonton Metropolitan Area through a series of hockey-themed events over the Thanksgiving long weekend. We want to make a difference and need your help to make that possible.
Events
Thursday, October 6th
5:30 PM
Studio 99, Rogers Place
Join us for Wing Night, open to the public, where you can rub elbows with hockey legends and celebrities. The evening’s festivities include a sauce competition, raffle, and live and silent auction. We ask guests to join local restaurants and hot sauce masters to find the best wings sauce. The hotter, the better! Guests will have a chance to win big with our raffle and our auctions! The evening will be full of food and drinks and fun times.
Saturday, October 8th
12:30 PM
Clare Drake Arena
At Clare Drake Area, the doors open at 12:30 for some family activities and autograph signing on the concourse. Puck drop is 2pm. The University of Alberta Pandas Hockey team takes on the MacEwan University Griffins, as the Pandas are celebrating their 25th season in the university female hockey league. These female athletes have proven to be great role models and positive community ambassadors for women of all ages. Immediately after, the Edmonton Oilers alumni will play against the Edmonton Police Association Blues, with both teams being joined by media personalities. Saturday evening finishes with an exclusive sponsors-only pub night where they can invite guests to hang out with our teams and supporters.
Sunday, October 9th, 2022
9:00 AM - Preregistration Required
Clare Drake Arena
On Sunday morning, we are back at Clare Drake Arena, for a private event. Families who recently stayed in the shelters will have the opportunity to learn to skate and play hockey with the University of Alberta Pandas, celebrity coaches, and Edmonton Oilers Alumni. An event like this can make all the difference in a young person’s life as they get a chance to experience what others often take for granted, a fun afternoon with family and friends. For families interested in pursuing hockey, we will connect them with community funders for hockey registration and equipment.