The lineup for the Edmonton Oilers Alumni has been finalized, subject to change, for tonight's game against the RCMP in support of the families of Const. David Wynn and Auxiliary Const. Derek Bond.
The lineup for the Edmonton Oilers Alumni has been finalized, subject to change, for tonight's game against the RCMP in support of the families of Const. David Wynn and Auxiliary Const. Derek Bond.
The Alumni players are Ryan Smyth, Brian Benning, Rob Brown, Jason Strudwick, Fernando Pisani, David Pelletier, Louie DeBrusk, Sean Brown, Nathan Dempsey, Doug Hicks, Joaquin Gage, Kevin Karius, Bruce Hardy, Craig Topolnisky, Al Cameron and Mike Bishai.
The Alumni play four to six full-team games each year.
Tonight's puck drop is 7:15 p.m. at Go Auto Arena and admission is free.
All monies raised will go to the RCMP family support fund established in the aftermath of the shootings of Wynn and Bond in St. Albert.
Spectators can participate in the chuck-a-puck contest during the second period intermission or by making a cash donation onsite.
Wynn, 42, was shot in the head and never regained consciousness and died on Jan. 21.
Bond, 49, suffered bullet wounds to his right arm and torso.
The three-on-three game prior to the fundraiser features Wynn's son, Matt, a netminder for one of the teams.
Parking will be at a premium at Servus Credit Union Place tonight because of the trade show.
Metro Edmonton high school rugby kicks off next week in the women's and men's divisions.
Tuesday the Paul Kane Blues, the defending division two women's champions, tackle the Sturgeon Spirits in pool A at 4:45 p.m. at the St. Albert Rugby Football Club.
The Blues finished 5-1 last year after beating the Harry Ainlay Titans 36-24 for their first banner since 2008 and the sixth in Paul Kane women's rugby history.
The Blues trailed 7-5 after the first quarter, 19-15 at halftime and 24-22 after three quarters against the previously undefeated Titans.
The Bellerose Bulldogs also scrum down against the division one champion Bev Facey Falcons at 4:45 p.m. at Lynn Davies Rugby Park in Sherwood Park.
Bellerose, the 2013 premier conference finalist, lost only one match in division one last year, 33-10 to Facey in the semifinals.
Bellerose was also the 2012 city conference finalist.
Wednesday in men's division two pool A action at Stony Plain, the Blues battle the Spruce Grove Panthers at 4:45 p.m., followed by Bellerose and the Memorial Marauders at 6:15 p.m.
Sturgeon and the John Paul II Patriots also ruck and maul in pool B at 4:45 p.m. at SARFC.
