Oilers alumni will be returning to the ice for a charity game against Vancouver Canucks alumni in Fort McMurray in October.
On October 5th, residents will be able to watch the game, with a meet and greet on the day before. The game was planned by the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and the Alberta Junior Hockey League’s Fort McMurray Oil Barons for the Every Kid Deserves a Shot initiative, which aims to remove barriers to youth sports.
Alumni playing in the game include Curtis Joseph, Craig MacTavish, Louie DeBrusk, Ben Scrivens, Steve MacIntyre and Gilbert Brule. On the opposing team: Dave Babych and Cliff Ronning, “and more to be announced, including local Fort McMurray celebrities.
Tickets to the game are on sale right now for $27.50.
The Fort McMurray Junior A Oil Barons and the Devon Xtreme will also play on Friday.
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