Lakers partner with UNFC for annual toy drive

Press Release

The Fort Frances Lakers will be accepting gift donations on behalf of the United Native Friendship Centre ahead of their Dec. 9 game against Red Lake Miners.

Lakers fans are encouraged to bring a new, unwrapped toy or gift when they arrive at the game ahead of a 7:10 p.m. puck drop. The gifts will be distributed as part of the UNFC’s Homelessness Outreach Program throughout our community. All toys are appreciated but gifts for the pre-teen and teenage age groups are encouraged as those groups can be overlooked at times.

Fans who donate to the toy drive will be entered in a draw for a chance to win $100 to spend at the Lakers’ merch booth.

Lakers defenseman Josh Greene carries the puck out of the Lakers’ zone in last Saturday’s 3-2 OT loss to Sioux Lookout. The Lakers look to get back on track this weekend with Red Lake in town. –Allan Bradbury photo