HAMMERS TO HOST INAUGURAL HOCKEY FIGHTS CANCER GAME NOVEMBER 20
SPECIALTY WARM-UP JERSEYS TO BE AUCTIONED WITH ALL PROCEEDS SUPPORTING ROBOTIC-ASSISTED CANCER SURGERY AND CARE AT ST. JOSEPH'S HEALTHCARE HAMILTON
Nov 5, 2026
The Hamilton Hammers, in partnership with St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation, will host their inaugural Hockey Fights Cancer game on Friday, November 20 at TD Coliseum. The Hammers will welcome the Belleville Senators for a 7:00 p.m. puck drop, with several fundraising initiatives planned throughout the evening in support of robotic-assisted cancer surgery and care at St. Joe’s.
More than just a game, the evening will be an opportunity for the Hamilton community to come together, honour those affected by cancer and make a meaningful difference in the lives of patients and families.
“We are proud to partner St. Joseph’s Healthcare Hamilton and St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation for our inaugural Hockey Fights Cancer game and bring our fans, players and the broader Hamilton community together for such an important cause,” said Nicole Demers, Head of Business Operations, Hamilton Hammers. “This is an opportunity to stand alongside those in our community who have been impacted by cancer and support the important work St. Joseph’s is doing to provide exceptional care to patients and their families.”
The Hammers will take the ice for warm-ups in specialty Hockey Fights Cancer jerseys, which will be auctioned off following the game. Bidding opens November 16, with all proceeds directly benefiting robotic cancer surgeries and research at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. For more information on the specialty jersey auction visit HamiltonHammers.com or to make a direct donation in support of St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation visit StJoesFoundation.ca/Donate.
Funds raised through Hockey Fights Cancer night in Hamilton will help more patients to access robotic-assisted cancer surgeries at St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton. These advanced procedures help people living with cancers of the head, neck, chest, lungs, kidney, bladder, prostate and colon recover faster, with smaller incisions, less scarring, a reduced risk of infection, and a quicker return to their families and daily lives.
"Supporters of Hockey Fights Cancer here in Hamilton are helping to make sure more patients can benefit from life-saving robotic-assisted cancer surgeries performed at St. Joe's," said Sera Filice, President & CEO, St. Joseph's Healthcare Foundation. "The monies raised through events like this are helping our hospital to fund a third surgical robot to reduce cancer surgery wait-times for the 1.4 million people who live in the region served by St. Joe's."
As part of the evening's fundraising efforts, the Hammers will offer a selection of limited-edition Hockey Fights Cancer merchandise, including commemorative pucks, keychains and apparel. Items will be available during the game at the team store and online at Shop.HamiltonHammers.com, with a portion of the proceeds supporting St. Joseph's Healthcare Hamilton.
Fans attending the game will be invited to complete an "I Fight For" card upon entry, recognizing the friends, family members and loved ones who have been impacted by cancer. The completed cards will be displayed throughout TD Coliseum, creating a collective show of support for those fighting cancer and everyone whose lives have been touched by the disease. St. Joseph’s Healthcare Foundation will also be onsite handing out foam hammers that can be used to cheer on the home team and those who are in the fight against cancer.
The Hamilton Hammers are among 22 American Hockey League clubs participating in the league-wide Hockey Fights Cancer campaign this season, highlighting the collective commitment of the AHL and its member teams to raising awareness, supporting those impacted by cancer and advancing cancer research.
Tickets are available now at HamiltonHammers.com, starting at just $28, inclusive of all fees and taxes.
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