RELEASE: Oilers, EOCF team up with Canada-Ukraine Foundation

EDMONTON, AB - The Edmonton Oilers Hockey Club and Community Foundation are teaming up with the Canada-Ukraine Foundation to support the millions of Ukrainians impacted by the tragic events unfolding in their country.
The Oilers will be showing their unwavering support during the Stand With Ukraine game on Thursday, January 5 versus the New York Islanders. The game will feature a number of Ukrainian cultural elements at Rogers Place including a puck-drop ceremony with Ukrainian families recently relocated to Canada, the national anthem performed by the Ukrainian Male Chorus of Edmonton in English and Ukrainian, and limited edition Oilers Stand With Ukraine merchandise will be available for purchase with net proceeds going to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation.
Limited tickets to the January 5 game are available at EdmontonOilers.com/Tickets.
In addition to the game, the January 3-7 Oilers 50/50 raffle will be in support of the Canada-Ukraine Foundation to help enable the continuing work of the UCC-CUF Humanitarian Appeal in delivering aid including food, medicine and ongoing assistance projects generated by Canadians to Ukraine.
Raffle tickets are available now at EdmontonOilers.com/5050.
The Oilers are also proud to host the Ukrainian Men's U-25 National Team who are in Alberta as a part of their Hockey Can't Stop Tour. The team is facing off against the University of Alberta Golden Bears tonight at Clare Drake Arena with ticket proceeds also going to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation.
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"OEG stands in solidarity alongside the people of Ukraine," said Tim Shipton, Executive Vice President, OEG Sports & Entertainment. "The human toll of suffering in Ukraine hits home as Alberta is home more than 345,000 people of Ukrainian heritage. They are our friends and neighbours, their culture and traditions are a significant part of the fabric of our community here in Oil Country. We encourage all Albertans to come together once again through the 50/50 in support of humanitarian efforts in Ukraine when they need it most."
"The UCC-APC is incredibly grateful for OEG's steadfast and unwavering support for Ukraine," said Andriy Tovstiuk, Board Member of the UCC-APC. "These initiatives will not only raise greatly needed aid for Ukraine but will also continue to drive awareness across Alberta for Ukraine's ongoing fight against Russian aggression. We encourage all supporters of democracy, freedom, and international law to purchase tickets for the Oilers 50/50 and the university hockey games in support of Ukraine. Fans are also encouraged to wear Ukraine's colours of blue and yellow in support."