PUCK CANCER
& DIABETES

Puck Cancer & Diabetes was inspired by a moment that brought together loss, resilience, and the love of hockey. After hearing Kaleb Dahlgren speak at his son’s school, Paul met a student named Nikolai who shared that he had stopped playing hockey after losing his father, Pavel, to brain cancer. Moved by his story - and by his own experience with cancer - Paul felt called to create something meaningful in his honour. The name Puck Cancer & Diabetes reflects the personal journeys behind the cause: cancer, which has touched the lives of many involved, and diabetes, represented by advocates like Kaleb Dahlgren and NHL alumnus Dennis Maruk. What began as an idea to honour one father’s memory has grown into a community-driven event that raises awareness, supports those affected, and brings people together through the power of hockey.