This weekend marks the Parkland U18 Rangers' turn to hold their Ukrainian night.
The game is set for Saturday night at Credit Union Place when the Rangers host Kenora.
Ruff's Furniture is sponsoring the event, and Ryan Rauliuk says there is a number of activities planned, including special opening ceremonies.
"We are going to present the bread, the wheat, and then salt to the Kenora Thistles and welcome them to our community. We have Jerry Dutchyshyn dropping the puck for us. He was actually the creator of the Zirka Ukrainian Dance Ensemble here in Dauphin. And that is a group that has been going now for 52 years so we are super honoured to have Jerry drop the puck. We also have a fabulous young singer who is going to sing both the Canadian and Ukraine national anthems."
Other activities include pre-game dance performances, a live band, kubasaw toss and barnyard races between periods, and a raffle.
The night will conclude with a post-game Zabava, which is already sold out.
Rauliuk adds proceeds from the night go back into the community.
"The money that we raise through Ukrainian Night goes back to the Ukrainian groups that helped us that night. And I am super proud to say that over the years we have given back thousands of dollars to them. It is awesome as it is a little fundraiser for them."
Tickets for the game are just $5 and are available at Ruff's, as well as Credit Unio Place from 1 pm until game time on Saturday.
