The concept for Allen's mask was created by Alex Pietrangelo's niece, Ellie Kannel, who was diagnosed with Wilms tumor - a cancer of the kidneys that primarily affects children - three years ago. The mask features a Hockey Fights Cancer logo across the top, a Blue Note on the left ear and a large yellow ribbon on the right side that typically shows support for patients with bone cancer. Allen's No. 34, along with Ellie's drawing of a snake, decorates the chin.
The mask was painted by Jason Livery of
Head Strong Grafx
and will be auctioned at the Blues' Casino Night event in 2018 to benefit St. Louis Children's Hospital.
Hutton's mask was designed based on the "I Fight For…" cards distributed throughout the League on Hockey Fights Cancer nights. The mask features the names of nearly 400 children who have been impacted by cancer.
"It's definitely powerful," said Hutton. "For them to be able to individualize it with every kid on there, they've been through so many battles in their life, it's going to be a great honor to wear their name. When you see how much cancer affects everyone on a day-to-day basis, I'm just happy to be part of it."