The Prince George RCMP and the local Firefighters Charitable Society, will be taking their friendly rivalry onto the ice in the New Year.
The fourth annual Sirens Cup Charity Hockey Game is set for January 31st at 4:30pm from the Kopar Memorial Arena.
After the Firefighters Charitable Society took last year’s game by a 5-3 score, Cpl. Aaron Penner with the Prince George RCMP says they are ready to even the score once again.
“This cup has gone back and forth each year and this year we have a really good chance of taking it back. We have all been training, we are focused but at the end of the day, it is a real pleasure playing against them, they are pros whether its on the street or in a charity game like this.”
Penner, who works in Major Crimes, added the cops are looking to rebound.
“Well, I am the goalie and I hope too to put on a show whether I get scored on or not. We don’t get a chance to practice very often but we will come together and its a team effort for this. It’s a lot of grit, grind and determination.”
Lieutenant, Denver McCullough with the PG Fire Department stated while both sides will enjoy the friendly rivalry, the game is for a great cause.
“The winner out of all of this is the charity. This game has brought more than just the game itself – we have had a lot of great comradery and we work every day with them. Super proud of it and happy to be on their side.”
McCullough joked hey might have an edge on the ice as most of their members play fairly regularly.
“We have a group that plays about twice a week and some of them have been playing quite a while. We got a lot of chemistry on their side, we know who we have and we will reach deep in the bullpen as to who we will be leaning on.”
Last year’s game raised over $9500 dollars, which benefits the Cops for Cancer Tour de North and the Prince George Firefighters Charitable Society.
Fans can also look forward to another 50/50 draw with a max prize of $10,000, a chuck-a-puck game during the second intermission, and the fill-the-boot campaign.
Tickets are $5 and available in-person at the Spruce Kings office or online.
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