QUICK HITS: SEPTEMBER 6, 2016
1. Flyers prospects German Rubtsov and Mikhail Vorobyov were in KHL action earlier today. Rubtsov skated 8:20 of ice time over 14 shifts, won four of 11 faceoffs, and did not record a point, penalty or shot in Vityaz's 2-1 shootout win over Severstal Cherepovets. He played very sparingly in the third period with the game tied at 1-1. A full-game replay is available below.
2) Tomorrow, Sept. 7, marks five years since the horrific plane crash that killed the entire Lokomotiv Yaroslavl team, including head coach Brad McCrimmon, on its way to its regular season opening game, which would have been McCrimmon's head coaching debut.
Flyers Alumni: 2016 Faceoff Against Cancer
The annual Faceoff Against Cancer fundraiser featuring the Flyers Alumni to directly benefit selected Delaware Valley cancer patients and their families will be held on September 9-10, 2016 at Hatfield Ice (350 County Line Road, Colmar, PA 18915). In addition to the new location the event has a new two-day format.
On September 9, there will be an all-day men's hockey tournament. The next day, the main event will be held from noon to 4 p.m., featuring food, on-ice and carnival games, live music, beer and prizes. At 4 p.m. on Sept. 10, the Flyers Alumni Team game will start.
Last year's event raised approximately $88,000 that was divided among its selected beneficiaries. All recipients are local cancer patients who have unpaid medical bills related to cancer treatments and a connection to the local hockey community. Recipients are selected on the basis of financial need, and the proceeds will be donated directly to pay for their medical expenses.
For more information on tickets, donation, schedules, sponsorship and the list of prizes available this year, visit FaceoffAgainstCancer.net.