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NHL Alumni Benefit Tour stopped in Sudbury Sunday

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Former NHL legends took to the ice in Greater Sudbury Sunday to compete against law enforcement all-stars as part of the NHL Alumni Benefit Tour, with proceeds from the event going to local Special Olympic athletes.

One of the former NHL players that took part in this annual event was Ron Duguay. Duguay was born and raised in Sudbury, and played with the Sudbury Wolves for four years before playing in the NHL for twelve years.

He told CTV News he is happy to be back in the city.

“A lot of it is coming back to where I have fond memories. I grew up not only playing for the Wolves but youth hockey and my youth was playing outdoor hockey, it was like pond hockey,” said Duguay.

“A lot has been given to us through our careers and after our career we have more time to give back. So, part of us is giving back, we’re having fun doing it so at the end of the day we all win.”

This tour has been taking place for around 25 years now.

Organizers said all proceeds raised will stay right here in the community.

“Law enforcement torch run is one of the main fundraisers for Special Olympics and games like this and events like this … polar plunge, the NHL game, torch run,” said Hally Willmott with the Greater Sudbury Police Service.

“It’s insanely important that we are raising funds for them because it gives those athletes the opportunity to be able to go out and compete, it covers cost for travel, cost for hotels, cost for anything you can pretty much think of when it comes to going and competing.”

The funds raised will go to local athletes like Nadia Boullon.

Boullon said figure skating is good exercise.

“I have been skating for at least more than ten years and I like it,” she added.

Organizers said they were hoping to raise over $5,000 from the event. 

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