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VEGAS (November 19, 2021) -The Vegas Golden Knights announced today, November 19, that the team will host its annual Hockey Fights Cancer Night on Saturday, November 20 against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Puck drop is scheduled for 7 p.m. PT at T-Mobile Arena and the game is presented by Optum Cancer Center. Fans in attendance will receive special "I Fight For" signs upon entry and the NHL will host a league-wide moment before puck drop.

During warmups, the Golden Knights will wear specialty Hockey Fights Cancer lavender jerseys that will be signed and available for purchase through an online auction. Locker nameplates will be bundled with the jerseys online. A limited number of player sticks will also be included in the online auction. Warmup pucks will be for sale after the game begins, with a limited number available for sale in the arena outside of Section 11.
To participate, fans can visit
HFC2021.givesmart.com
or text "HFC2021" to 76278. The auction will begin at 5:45 p.m. PT on Saturday and conclude at the 10:00 minute mark of the third period.
Proceeds from the team's Hockey Fights Cancer Night will go to the Vegas Golden Knights Foundation. A portion of the proceeds will be donated in the name of Henderson Silver Knights Head CoachManny Viveiros in support of early detection. Viveiros was diagnosed with prostate cancer in October.
In addition, the VGK Foundation will donate to charitable organizations that were created to honor the legacies of Golden Knights staff and family members that have been impacted by cancer. These organizations include Kay's Power Play (in memory of Shea Theodore's grandmother), the Donskov Scholarship (in memory of assistant coach Misha Donskov's father) and the Workman Scholarship (in memory of Golden Knights scout Mark Workman).
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