Flames forward Matthew Tkachuk made a special video for Ben Stelter, the 5-year-old Edmonton Oilers fan undergoing treatment for glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. Stelter has gained internet fame in recent weeks for
his Oilers-themed videos
, shared by his father, Mike.
As hockey fans know, the two teams are bitter rivals with the matchup known as the "Battle of Alberta," but some things are bigger than the on-ice games.
Tkachuk's video message for the young superfan was shared by the Flames on Thursday.