The Vancouver Canucks are debuting shiny new helmets tonight -- for a good cause.
They say on social media that tonight's game against the St. Louis Blues is the first of two games were players will sport the flashy metallic blue helmets.
Metallic blue debut.
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 24, 2024
Tonight will mark the first of two games this season where your #Canucks will wear this shiny new bucket. The helmets will then be sold at auction to benefit @Canucksforkids Fund. Stay tuned for more! pic.twitter.com/aoHQhTeka0
“We’ve had some unreal starts...but if you want to be a high-level team, you’ve got to do it for 60 minutes.”
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 24, 2024
🗣 Head Coach Rick Tocchet speaks on the importance of playing a full game, and confirms Casey DeSmith will start tonight.@theprovince | #Canucks pic.twitter.com/Hvy3ZSGpNO
Blues in the building tonight! 🔵
— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) January 24, 2024
🆚 St. Louis Blues
⏰ 7:00 PM PT
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The team says the helmets will later be sold at auction to support for Canucks for Kids Fund.
The charity's website says it aims to support children’s heath and wellness and foster the development of grassroots hockey.
Photo courtesy of X (@Canucks)