The NHL alum hockey excursion returned to Cornwall on Saturday for another gain game in the Special Olympics.
Saturday’s matchup pitted local law enforcement in opposition to the NHL All-Stars, drawing a big crowd to the civic complex for a laugh-crammed afternoon of hockey and amusement in support of an excellent reason.
Saturday’s game ended abruptly at the very last minute because of broken glass from a percent shot too hard. With less than half of the 0.33-minute remaining, the game was referred to as the NHL alumni in advance 13-7.
“It’s a superb fundraising occasion in support of the Special Olympics… Seeing Walter Gretzky out here for the ceremonial percent drop at the mayor’s side turned it great. And we’re glad to host them here,” said Cornwall Police Service Chief Danny Aikman.
The percent dropped at 6 p.m., and enthusiasts were pleased to see the mythical Walter Gretzky, along with Mayor Bernadette Clement, at the ice for the ceremonial percent drop.
“Walter Gretzky is the most fascinating, extroverted gentleman I’ve met in a long time. It became an honor to satisfy and chat with him,” Clement said.
She, in addition, joked Gretzky reminded her of his honorific identity as Lord Mayor of Brantford.
“It became my first time doing a P.C. Drop, and I became very happy to do that…I became due for a percent drop,” she said.
Gretzky changed into joined using his son Brent, who performed on the alum group alongside Mark Laforest, Jesse Winchester, and Owen Nolan.
Joanne Ruest sings the national anthem.
The NHL alum hockey tour, sponsored by Scotiabank and the Standard-Freeholder, has become an annual culture for hockey fans in Cornwall and throughout the usa.
This year marks the fiftieth anniversary of the Special Olympics and 31 years of the Law Enforcement torch run.
