NHL Players Go Pink In TPS Tribute To Hockey Moms March 16, 17, And 18

WALLACEBURG, ON, March 7  /PRNewswire/ -- TPS Hockey today announced its 2nd Annual Tribute to Hockey Moms, taking place March 16, 17, and 18. With the success of last year's inaugural campaign, which raised over $150,000 USD for breast cancer research, TPS - along with other stick manufacturers - will once again be painting the rink pink. NHL players will use special edition pink sticks featuring the pink ribbon - the internationally recognized symbol in the fight against breast cancer in practices, pre-game warm-ups and games throughout the weekend. Autographed pink sticks will be auctioned off on eBay from March 17 until April 4 to raise money for breast cancer research.
"Losing my mom to breast cancer was the hardest thing," says Mike Comrie of the Ottawa Senators. "Over the years I have  scored what I thought were big goals, but to score a goal last year using the pink stick for my Mom will always be the greatest for me." Dwayne Roloson of the Edmonton Oilers adds, "My Mom is like the goal post, I'm always using her for support." "She and the rest of the moms of any sport deserve to be recognized."
Wayne Gretzky, coach and owner of the Phoenix Coyotes adds: "I couldn't believe the reaction from last year with all players jumping on board, but then I realized NHL players never forget where they came from or how they got there. My mother would have been very proud."
"We are extremely pleased to the have the support of the NHLPA, NHL, and the Canadian Cancer Society for the 2nd Annual Tribute Weekend," says TPS Chairman Paul Walker. "It is our honour to help in any way we can, and show how a little pink can go a long way."
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