On Saturday, Grande Prairie Storm fans will be on the edge of their seat at Bonnetts Energy Centre, waiting for the first goal of the game to make it rain socks and underwear.
On Saturday, November 4th, the Storm will not only be hosting the Lloydminster Bobcats but also will be holding their 3rd Annual Tighty Whitey toss in support of Rotary Clubs of Grande Prairie Fall Dignity Drive, where they donate new socks and underwear to not-for-profit groups and homeless shelters around the city. Storm Executive Director Nicole Menzies says this game is one the team looks forward to because not only does it support a good cause, but it is fun.
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“We ask our fans to please bring packaged items, underwear, socks; we will also have packaged items for purchase at the game. Then, after the Storm score their first goal of the game, all the fans throw their items on the ice, and all the guys come out to clean it all up, and then we are proud to donate that to Rotary.”
She says nights like the Tighty Whitey toss are important to the team because not only does it raise awareness for a good cause, but the impact can be seen with each item that hits the ice.
“Having clean overwear, having clean socks, new mittens, things like that, those really go a long way in the community for dignity.”
Puck drop for Saturday’s game is scheduled for 6:00 p.m., and tickets are still available.