Pink the Rink a success in Minnedosa

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Published on Friday, November 27, 2015

Submitted photo. The Minnedosa Chancellors wore pink for their home opener on Nov. 20 to raise cancer awareness.

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The Neepawa Banner

On Nov. 20, the Minnedosa Chancellors hosted their first ever “Pink the Rink” game. The goal was to raise money and awareness for cancer. 

The Chancellors hit the ice wearing pink jerseys, pink socks and donning pink tape on their sticks. To raise money for cancer, they raffled off a 2015-2016 Chancellors “Pink the Rink” edition jersey, signed by the team and a Brandon Wheat Kings jersey, signed by Wheat Kings players. The team also contributed their portion of the 50/50 draw, the winner of the 50/50 draw gave back half of their prize and parts of the admission fees were donated. 

In total, the Chancellors were able to raise $1,455.75 on the evening. The money will be donated to the Canadian Cancer Society. Overall, the team was extremely impressed by the support the community offered to their cause and are thrilled with the amount being donated towards cancer. The Chancellors would like to extend their thanks to everyone who attended the game. It has been decided by the team that “Pink the Rink” will become an annual event in Minnedosa.