The Battle of Alberta played out on the fairways instead of the ice this week, as alumni and current players from the Calgary Flames and Edmonton Oilers teed off in Red Deer for charity.
The fourth biennial Battle of Alberta Charity Golf Tournament was held Tuesday at the Red Deer Golf and Country Club, raising money for the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre (CACAC).
Current Flames players Dustin Wolf, Justin Kirkland and Ryan Lomberg took part for the first time, joining long-time CACAC supporters and alumni Sheldon Kennedy and Theo Fleury.
“On the ice there’s a lot of animosity between everyone,” said Flames goaltender Wolf. “But it’s kind of neat to put that aside, get to know them from a different perspective on the golf course and support a great cause.”
Edmonton Oilers alum and former head coach Craig MacTavish said it’s always worth the trip.
“It’s nice to have the camaraderie to play against the Calgary Flames and to collaborate for the greater good,” he said.
Proceeds support the ongoing operations of CACAC and helped open the Sheldon Kennedy Centre of Excellence at Red Deer Polytechnic last year.
The Centre stands as a beacon of hope and healing for children and families across Central Alberta.
“We cannot do this without our village,” said CACAC CEO Mark Jones. “Heartfelt thanks to everyone who participated.”
The Battle of Alberta tournament is the CACAC’s largest private fundraiser.
** With information from the Central Alberta Child Advocacy Centre and gallery photos from the Calgary Flames Facebook.
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