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Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Kaleb Dahlgren to headline Timberwolves Legacy Night

The signature fundraiser for the UNBC Timberwolves will a have different feel to it this year.

Today (Friday), the varsity athletics program announced the 8th Annual Timberwolves Legacy Night, with Kaleb Dahlgren serving as the event’s keynote speaker.

This is the first time, the event will move from a breakfast to start the day, to an evening complete with craft beers, wine, appetizers, and entertainment.

A #1 bestselling author and university hockey player, Dahlgren is a survivor of the Humboldt Broncos accident that claimed 16 lives and left only 13 survivors.

“We couldn’t be more excited to welcome Kaleb Dahlgren for what should be an incredible evening,” said Loralyn Murdoch, UNBC’s Director of Athletics & Recreation. “Kaleb is truly an amazing person. He has an incredible story. I can’t wait for everyone to hear from him and to learn from him.”

Every dollar raised during the fundraiser will go directly towards scholarships and bursaries for T-Wolves student-athletes.

“Every year, this event exceeds our expectations. Our goal is to find ways to improve and grow the event and its impact every year,” said Murdoch. “We really do rely on this event to provide scholarships and bursaries for our student-athletes, and the generosity of the community astounds me annually.”

Tickets will be made available on September 1st by clicking here.

Previous keynote speakers for the event include Hayley Wickenheiser, Pinball Clemons, Theo Fleury, Michael Landsberg, Jennifer Jones, Kady Dandeneau, and Jon Cooper.

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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