An annual memorial hockey game has really changed over the years, says organizer Lee Hansen.
Instead of naming it after one person, they decided to call it the “Red Rock Remembers Memorial Game,” in honour of several friends and teammates from different levels of hockey in 100 Mile House who died throughout the years.
A few names that might come to mind are Grant Law, Brent Henry and Terry Moore, but there are others.
It’s sponsored by Red Rock Grill in 100 Mile House.
Hansen says there are a number of players this year, about 14 per side.
One team is alumni from the 100 Mile House Bears Hockey Club. That team, which formed in 2000 and played in the Central Interior Hockey League and folded after five seasons, is made up of players between the ages of 18 and 45.
They’re up against a younger squad of 100 Mile House talent, aged between about 18 and 25, including 100 Mile House Wranglers forwards Kevin Raimundo and Cole Zimmerman.
During the holiday season is the perfect time for a game like this, Hansen adds.
“Everybody comes to town for Christmas. With everybody growing up and having families, it’s tough to get time to get out and see everybody. If you have a game like this, everyone gets to come and watch a bit of hockey and visit each other.”
Admission is free and the puck drops at 3 p.m. at the South Cariboo Rec. Centre on Dec. 26.
