Marianist Cup - "Hockey Fights Cancer"

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For more information,

Christine Winter, Communications Director

American Cancer Society

314-314-517-9037

Hockey Fights Cancer Game,

Marianist Cup Game Between Chaminade and Vianney Hockey Clubs to Honor Those Affected by Cancer

WHAT:  Chaminade and Vianney high schools partner for Hockey Fights Cancer game to celebrate and honor all those affected by cancer in their community.

Both teams have joined in designating their Marianist Cup game as an opportunity to honor and celebrate those in their communities affected by cancer. The night of the Marianist Cup game between the two Varsity teams there will be a preliminary game between the JV teams. Before, during and after the games there will be special events planned to support and raise money for the American Cancer Society.

WHEN: Chaminade vs. Vianney Hockey Fights Cancer

5:30 pm   Teams arrive and receive Hockey Fights Cancer helmet decals and lavender stick tape

6:45 pm  JV Game – Chaminade vs. Vianney BLACK

8:00 pm  Varsity Marianist Cup Game – Chaminade vs. Vianney

WHERE: Affton Ice Arena

               10300 Gravois Rd. Saint Louis, MO 63123

WHO: Coaches, players and fans will have the opportunity to celebrate and honor those affected by cancer

Onsite contacts:

Kate Bohn, American Cancer Society – (573) 837-2855   Michaela Reynolds, (314) 799-2424

Background: Hockey Fights Cancer™ was founded in 1998 by the NHL® and the NHLPA to unite the hockey community in support of cancer patients and their families. HFC Assist allows youth and local hockey teams across the country to support Hockey Fights Cancer just like their favorite NHL teams and players. To get started, visit crowdrise.com/ACSHockeyFightsCancer today.

The American Cancer Society has a vision for a world without cancer. Funds raised in partnership with Hockey Fights Cancer will enable the American Cancer Society to direct resources to support people affected by cancer, their families, and caregivers in many ways including free rides to treatment, free lodging and our 24/7 Helpline.

This season the Annual Marianist Cup game between Vianney and Chaminade will take place on Sat. Dec. 22, 2018 at the Affton Ice Arena (Game Times of JV 6:45 PM and Varsity Game 8:00 PM). But this season the games takes on a new purpose. Vianney and Chaminade will team up together to show that not only the NHL Fights Cancer but, High School Hockey Fights Cancer.

The night of the Marianist Cup game between the two Varsity teams there will be a preliminary game between their two JV teams. Before, during and after the games there will be special events planned to support and raise money for the American Cancer Society to help fight this disease that has affected so many people in all of our lives.

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