Oilers superfan Ben Stelter’s celebration of life to be livestreamed Friday

Ben Stelter. (Credit: Twitter/Mike Stelter)

By News Staff

Posted August 16, 2022 11:26 am.

Last Updated August 16, 2022 12:19 pm.

Ben Stelter’s family is inviting Edmontonians to remember the young hockey fan who touched the lives of countless people in the city and beyond.

READ: Edmonton Oilers superfan Ben Stelter passes away

Fans are encouraged to show up for Friday’s procession, which will go past Rogers Place at 10 a.m. The Kids with Cancer Society is expected to provide posters of Ben.

A celebration of life will then be livestreamed at 11:30 a.m.

The six-year-old, who was battling brain cancer, passed away last Tuesday.

Ben became a hockey sensation after the Oilers brought him on as their playoff ambassador.

At one point, the team won 10 straight home games with Ben in attendance.

He also helped create awareness and spur fundraising for the Kids with Cancer Society.

“Ben was an absolute joy and the brightest light in this world,” his obituary read. “His love knew no bounds and his giggle and smile lit up the world. He was an absolute warrior during his fight and is a true hero.”

The celebration of life will be livestreamed here.

Sand artist pays tribute to Ben Stelter

And on Tuesday, the Oilers shared a tribute to Ben from a talented sand artist.

Twitter user @fallinginsand shared a meticulous sand creation of Ben clutching his favourite bear.

The video had more than 200,000 views by late Tuesday morning.

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