The Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose are once again tying November to a cause that reaches well beyond the scoreboard.
As part of the NHL and AHL’s Hockey Fights Cancer initiative, both teams will spend the month raising money and awareness for local organizations that support youth facing cancer. The Moose will hold their Hockey Fights Cancer game on Sunday, Nov. 29, while the Jets follow on Monday, Nov. 30.
The Jets’ campaign runs from Nov. 5 through Nov. 30, with their HFC game set for 6:30 p.m. on Nov. 30.
This year, Winnipeg is continuing its support of CancerCare Manitoba Foundation and its pediatric clinical trials, which are aimed at making sure Manitoba children and youth can access life-saving treatment. The team will also spotlight stories from CancerCare Manitoba youth ambassadors throughout the month, and those ambassadors will be honoured at the Nov. 30 game.
Fans will have several ways to take part in the Jets’ effort. A raffle begins Nov. 5, with tickets available in-game and online at tnyfraffle.com for a shot at one of eight limited-edition, team-issued autographed Jets HFC jerseys. The game-night fundraising table will feature mystery autographed pucks and mini sticks, while supplies last, along with five “super pucks” that give fans a chance to win two tickets to a future Jets game.
There’s also an online jersey auction, with bids opening Thursday, Dec. 3 and running through Sunday, Dec. 13 at 8 p.m. CT at auctions.nhl.com/winnipegjets.
On top of that, the Jets will roll out a sweetened 50/50 pot starting at $25,000 in support of CCMF. Tickets for that draw will be available in-game and online at winnipegjets5050.ca beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Nov.
The Moose are taking a similar approach, with their campaign running from Nov. 6 through Nov. 29 and their game set for 2 p.m. on Nov. 29.
Their fundraising will benefit Camp Quality Manitoba, which supports children with cancer and blood disorders and their families through year-round programming and an annual summer camp. A camper and a representative from Camp Quality Manitoba will take part in a special puck drop ceremony before the game.
Moose fans can get involved through mystery pucks sold at November home games on Nov. 6, 20, 25, 28 and 29, or until supplies last. Ten of those pucks will be signed by Moose alumnus Josh Morrissey, and one “super puck” will include a Winnipeg Jets HFC hockey stick autographed by Dylan Samberg.
The Moose will also offer limited-edition, autographed HFC art pieces at the Nov. 29 game, and proceeds from that day’s 50/50 draw will go to Camp Quality Manitoba. Tickets for that draw will be available in-game and online at winnipegjets5050.ca beginning at 9:30 a.m. on Nov. 29.
Minor hockey teams can join the campaign too by hosting their own Hockey Fights Cancer game at a regularly scheduled league game before Nov. 29.
Registered teams will receive a signed item for fundraising, lavender Hockey Fights Cancer tape and “I Fight For” signs. Teams that raise at least $250 will also receive complimentary tickets for each player to the Moose HFC game.
Parents, coaches or managers can register at moosehockey.com/hockeyfightscancer.
Last season, minor hockey teams raised more than $22,000 for Camp Quality Manitoba.
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