Pink in the Rink: Victoria Royals aim to set new team record for charitable donations
Victoria, B.C.- The Victoria Royals will take to the ice at the Save-On Food Memorial Arena this weekend with a lofty goal in their sights.
Not only can the B.C. Division leaders get one win closer to clinching a berth in the 2025 WHL Playoffs, they’re also aiming to set a new team record for charitable contributions.
February 14’s ‘Pink in the Rink’ game, presented by Mayfair Optometric, will raise funds for cancer research and care while the Royals and rival Vancouver Giants battle on the ice.
“This event is more than just a hockey game,” Victoria Royals Vice President of Hockey Operations Joey Poljanowski said. “It’s a night of community-led action and reflection. We want to challenge our fans to pack the rink pink, wear the colour, celebrate those affected by cancer and help us make an even bigger impact through attendance and donations.”
Get hyped for Pink In The Rink!
Get your ticket now and help fight cancer! For every ticket sold, the Fancy & David Foundation is donating $5 to the BC Cancer Foundation with a goal of donating $30,000!
Join the fight > https://t.co/IYd4FtbESS pic.twitter.com/IxtU9lOwRE
— Victoria Royals (@victoriaroyals) February 13, 2025
The Victoria Royals Foundation has pledged to donate nearly $5,000 to the Canadian Cancer Society’s Vancouver Island Lodge, which provides affordable and accessible lodging for cancer patients and their caregivers.
The Lodge also offers shuttles to the nearby B.C. Cancer Agency, supportive care programs and wig and prosthetic services.
Royals players got a first-hand look at the work the Lodge does and met with residents in a team visit on February 11, 2025.
West Coast Cranes has also pledged $5,000 to the Vancouver Island Lodge, matching the Royals Foundation donation.
The Fancy and David Foundation will contribute $5 per ticket sold to Friday’s game to the B.C. Cancer Foundation to support the CAR-T immunotherapy research project at the Deeley Research Centre in Victoria.
“Cancer is something that has touched us all, and it will take all of us to help defeat it,” Fancy and David Foundation founder David Wong said. “We’re proud to support the cause by donating $5 to the B.C. Cancer Foundation for every ticket sold to Pink in the Rink. It’s a simple way for the community to make a real impact just by showing up. Let’s pack the rink pink, cheer on the Royals to defeat the Vancouver Giants, and fight cancer the same night!”
In addition, the Royals will be auctioning off specialty game-worn jerseys.
Join the fight and look good doing it 🩷
Get your hands on one of our Pink In The Rink jerseys and support the fight against cancer! Our Pink In The Rink jerseys are up for auction with the proceeds being donated to the Canadian Cancer Society!
Place your bid now >… pic.twitter.com/jmEstnPXfh
— Victoria Royals (@victoriaroyals) February 13, 2025
All told, the team hopes to raise $30,000 for the cause and bring in a crowd of 6,000 fans.
The night is set to feature a dedication wall where fans can honour loved ones affected by cancer, a 50/50 raffle with proceeds benefiting Vancouver Island Lodge, Pink in the Rink merchandise, sentimental in-game tributes and specialty pink rink boards.
Led by reigning Tempo WHL Player of the Week and top 2025 NHL Draft prospect Cole Reschny, the Royals are on the hunt for a sixth-straight victory to remain in control of the B.C. Division.
Victoria is 3-0-0-1 against Vancouver in 2024-52.
Puck drop is set for 7:05 p.m. PST on Friday, February 14.
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