Edmonton’s hockey superstar getting hockey card
Posted April 28, 2022 5:00 pm.
Forget Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl – Ben Stelter is Edmonton’s current hockey superstar.
The 5-year-old cancer patient first gained the attention of fans when he skated with the team as part of their pre-game presentation on March 24th at Rogers Place.
Stelter has been battling glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer.
The Oilers were victorious that night. In fact, they’ve won all eight games at home that Ben has attended since.
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Since then, he has become a fan favourite.
Stelter was back on the ice Thursday for the team’s practice.
He also helped unveil his first official Upper Deck card.
Ben Stelter and Connor McDavid Upper Deck hockey card. (Photo Credit: Upper Deck)
Ben Stelter and Connor McDavid unveil Stelter’s Upper Deck hockey card. (Photo Credit: Upper Deck)
The sports merchandise company released a hockey card referring to him as a heroic inspiration.
The card – which pictures Ben alongside McDavid – will be available at Thursday night’s Oilers game.
The team also announced that proceeds from its 50/50 raffle during round one of the playoffs will go towards the Kids With Cancer Foundation – a group that has been working with Stelter to raise awareness and funds.
