While they usually work together in emergency situations, firefighters and RCMP members will face off in a hockey game to raise funds for ALS in April.
Going into the fifth annual Guns and Hoses hockey game, firefighters are feeling confident. Many of the Hoses play hockey in their spare time, and will practising on-ice prior to the game. Firefighter Oliver Bredesen also joked the team will be preparing by doing “a lot of push ups”.
“We can’t let them win twice in a row,” said Prince Rupert firefighter Ryan Fuzi.
The Guns are also feeling confident going in as defending champions, winning the fourth annual Guns and Hoses game 7-3.
“The guys will pull their skates out of their bags and will hit the ice… I’ve seen a couple of them go out for runs to improve their cardio,” said Corp. Kyle Trask from the Prince Rupert RCMP.
Fans will be admitted by donations to the charity game, with proceeds going to the ALS Society of Canada.
ALS is a debilitating disorder that causes muscle weakness and atrophy thoughout the body by the degeneration of the upper and lower motor neurons.
“One of our firefighters was diagnosed with ALS last year, so it’s a cause that hits home from us. It will be a good driving force for us,” said Bredesen.
The puck will drop at 7 p.m. on Saturday, April 6 at the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre.