Really wonderful reminder from the Oilers that game presentation isn’t always about sponsor elements and creating big laughs. Teams have a platform to serve community and help people.
In this powerful example the Oilers flag bearer was a 5-year-old battling Stage 4 brain cancer named Ben. He skated out with the team for the anthems and was recognized for this bravery by the crowd. A quiet exchange between Ben and Oiler’s star Connor McDavid added to the powerful moment.
Great example of finding ways to use your giant reach to help people, connect family and strengthen your community through you presentation. This was an element that people will remember and cherish for a long time.
The rest of the story. pic.twitter.com/q5NueSykt2
— Mike in the Triple 3 (@buck75) March 25, 2022
Jason Gregor did an amazing job chronicling the impact the night had on both Ben, the Stelter family and the Oiler players and fans. See his Twitter feed for more.
Player of the game! You’ve got this buddy. #GoBenGo pic.twitter.com/YMj4DoexKJ
— Connor McDavid (@cmcdavid97) March 25, 2022
What an amazing night! Thank you so much @scotiabank @brian_d_porter @ashifmawji @EdmontonOilers and everyone else that made the night so special for Ben and our family. We are so grateful for everything. Ben is on cloud nine and will never forget this night! Our hearts are full! pic.twitter.com/pHteQBA4EZ
— Mike Stelter (@m_dan25) March 25, 2022
