Oilers, Canucks alumni to play charity game in Fort McMurray
Craig MacTavish speaks at a press conference after he was announced as the new general manager of the Edmonton Oilers, replacing Steve Tambellini, in Edmonton, Alta., on Monday, April 15, 2013. (Jason Franson / The Canadian Press)
Former Edmonton Oiler Craig MacTavish will be returning to the ice for a charity game against Vancouver Canucks alumni in Fort McMurray in October.
The Oct. 5 match, as well as a meet-and-greet the day before, has been organized by the Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation and the Alberta Junior Hockey League's Fort McMurray Oil Barons for the Every Kid Deserves a Shot initiative, which aims to remove barriers to youth sports.
MacTavish played for the Oilers from 1985-86 to 1993-94, served as head coach from 2000 to 2009, and held the general manager position from 2013 to 2015.
Every Kid Deserves a Shot ambassador and alum Chris Joseph will play alongside MacTavish, as will Louie DeBrusk, Ben Scrivens, Steve MacIntyre, and Gilbert Brule.
On the opposing team: Dave Babych and Cliff Ronning, "and more to be announced, including local Fort McMurray celebrities," organizers said in a Tuesday news release.
Tickets to the alumni game are on sale for $27.50.
The Fort McMurray Junior A Oil Barons and the Devon Xtreme will also play on Friday.
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