The Lake Cowichan Appollos senior men's hockey team will face off against the junior A Lake Cowichan Kraken at high noon on Oct. 12 in the first annual Community Challenge Cup.
The goal of the Community Challenge Cup is to make a positive impact on the community that has given so much to the area's hockey groups.
Entry into the game is by donation and this year the proceeds of the Community Challenge Cup will be donated to Steve and Megan Olson and their baby Buddy Olson.
Baby Buddy William Andrew Olson was born on Sept. 21 at 26 weeks, weighing in at only 1.5 pounds. The hockey teams hope to help to support the Olson family as they take on the challenges that come with Buddy arriving so early.
"The baby is in a real fight and the family will be with him in hospital in Victoria for quite a long time," said Appollos president Ross Forrest. "Our community is very supportive and we expect a good turnout on short notice to attend the game and contribute to this cause."
Those unable to attend but would like to support the Olson family can drop a donation off at Dot's Shoe Store.
Otherwise head to the rink and take part in what should be an exciting battle for the first annual Community Challenge Cup.
