Eagles Hockey Fight Cancer Weekend
Jan 10, 2023
The colorado Eagles and UCHealth UCHealth are teaming up to bring you Eagles Fight Cancer night on Saturday, January 14! This special night is about honoring cancer warriors past and present in our community, we're all here to support these brave cancer warriors and be there for them every step of the way! Here is what fans can expect this year for Eagles Fight Cancer night.
- “I Play For” Honoring: The Eagles and UCHealth will honor 18 cancer warriors in the “I Play For” Campaign, each player will don the name of a cancer warrior on their helmet during the game.
- Warrior Recognition: Select cancer warriors will be recognized throughout the game including, the fan of the game, ceremonial puck drop, fanboni rides, three warriors of the game and more!
- Lavender Light Up: The Budweiser Events Center will be lit up in all lavender lighting for the game by Loveland-based Blazen Illuminations.
- Black Out Moment – Fan will be encouraged to light up the rink during a timeout in the game, using the lavender “Light Up the Rink” cards from their cup holders with their phone flashlight.
- “I Fight For” Cards: Fans can submit a first name for an “I Fight For card” by commenting on the Eagles Facebook post. Cards will be posted around the arena during the game and showed on AHLTV. In addition, fans can stop by the photo booth on the Bud Light Balcony and fill out an “I Fight For” card.
- Fans can als print a card here, and be sure to post your photos on Eagles social media using the hashtag #EaglesHFC.
- Lavender Jerseys: Each Eagles player will wear a specialty lavender Eagles Fight Cancer jersey for the game.
- National Anthem: The National Anthem will be sung by a Cancer Warrior and the large American flag will be presented on the ice by the staff and providers from UCHealth North Cancer Centers.
- Jersey Auction: Bid on all authentic Eagles lavender game-worn jerseys via the Dash Auction App. The auction runs from Wednesday, January 11th-Saturday, January 14nd at 9pm with all proceeds benefiting the UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation Oncology Patient Assistance Fund.
- Merchandise: A portion of the proceeds from Eagles Fight Cancer merchandise will benefit the UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation Oncology Patient Assistance Fund including
- Replica Jerseys
- Pucks
- T-shirts
- Hats and mre!
- Mystery Player Puck Program: A limited number of Eagles Fight Cancer pucks will be available for sale. Pucks will be randomly signed by players and fans will find out who signed their puck when they order at the merchandise stand or when it arrives on their doorstep. Proceeds will benefit the UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation Oncology Patient Assistance Fund.
- The Human Bean: The Human Bean is supporting the Eagles Fight Cancer game with a Honey Lavender Latte fundraiser from 1/1-1/21. During this window, the Human Bean NoCo will give 100% of proceeds to the UCHealth Northern Colorado Foundation Oncology Patient Assistance Fund during this window.