The Red Deer Rebels defeated the Lethbridge Hurricanes in overtime Feb. 15 at the Marchant Crane Centrium during Sockey Day in Red Deer in support of United Way Central Alberta.
Sockey Day is a family event that brings the community together by collecting warm socks for people in need across Central Alberta.
Fans were given a pair of socks upon entering the venue.
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Matej Mikes broke the ice early, and the Rebels led 2-1 after the first period. During the first intermission, the minor hockey players skated on the ice.
The Hurricanes fought back to draw even in the second period after a goal by Kayden Longley. After a signal during the second intermission, the fans threw the socks onto the ice, where United Way volunteers collected them.
Both teams scored in the third period, sending the game into overtime after a late snap shot by the Hurricanes’ Owen Berge.