New England Stars Announce "Paint the Rink Pink" on Oct. 26

The New England Stars Junior A hockey team, which competes in Northern States Junior Hockey League, is thrilled to announce its third annual “Paint the Rink Pink” charity hockey game on Oct. 26 at 2 p.m. at Skate 3.

The contest, which will feature visiting team The New England Wolves, will support breast cancer research at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. Last year, the Stars contributed more than $4,700 to Dana-Farber.

In addition to exciting, fast-paced hockey – with players donning pink hockey tape, pink skate laces, and pink jerseys made especially for the game – “Paint the Rink Pink” will feature a bake sale and silent auction to raise money for cancer research and patient care at Dana-Farber. Silent auction items typically include Bruins tickets and memorabilia, the pink New England Stars jerseys, gift certificates, and more.

The game typically draws about 500 spectators.

“It’s an event that the players look forward to every single year with such excitement in the rink,” said Dan Fontas, general manager of the New England Stars. “(It) can mean a lot to someone personally because everyone’s lives have been affected by cancer in one way or another.”

Contributions of any kind are gladly accepted for this event and 100% of the proceeds (including ticket sales, which are $5 at the door) will benefit Dana-Farber Cancer Institute.