Back on the weekend the Halifax Mooseheads wore purple jerseys to support people who are battling cancer.
The Herd took to the ice in their purple colours and thoughts of family and loved ones on their minds who have fought or continue to battle cancer.
With 8,555 fans in the stands holding those same thoughts too.
Braeden MacPhee that defined the meaning of the night.
The 19-year-old gritty forward pointed to the sky as he notched his second of the season late in the second period to put the Herd ahead 4-1 and he was immediately overcome with emotion.
(Above: The Herd’s Braden MacPhee after scoring his goal and pointing to his Mom in heaven.)
The native of Moncton, NB filled with tears upon returning to the bench as his teammates put their arms around him in support. MacPhee lost his mother Jolene to cancer at the age of 46 last spring while the Mooseheads were in the midst of an extended playoff run. The club rallied around Braeden upon his return to the ice against this same Phoenix team.
Bids can be place on the jerseys by clicking HERE.
The Herd has won five in a row and play three games in a row this weekend, Friday in Saint John, then back home Saturday at 7pm with Shawinigan and Sunday at 3 for Kids Day with Cape Breton at 3pm.
The Mooseheads are ranked as the number one team in Canada this past week in the CHL Rankings.
Go Moose Go!
-Ian (Halifax Mooseheads Public Address Announcer since 1997.)
Credits: Ian Robinson photos & @HFX Mooseheads.)