11/27/13 - The only clear winners at a charity hockey game Tuesday night were the cancer survivors who will benefit from the fundraising event. The Hockey Fights Cancer match-up between the Howell and Hartland varsity hockey teams took place for a full house at the Grand Oaks Ice Arena. Despite the best efforts of both teams, and a few fights on the ice, the game ended with the score tied at 4. However, the real winners at the event were local cancer survivors. Ticket sales, food sales, a 50-50 raffle, chuck-a-puck contest, and a silent auction featuring sports memorabilia were all held at the event to raise money for the St. Joseph Brighton Cancer Center for Patient Supportive Care. Several hockey games between the two communities to benefit cancer have been held in previous years, but this was the first between the varsity teams. Last year's event brought in about $3,000, but with the excellent attendance at this year's varsity game the expected total before gate receipts is about $5,500. Next year's game will be in Hartland, where players will try to break the tie. Donations to the cause are still being accepted, and can be mailed or turned in at the Grand Oaks Ice Arena. Checks should be made payable to the Howell Hockey Boosters. (TD)
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