Justen Ehrig is an original 11 Day Power Play member who is lacing up his skates yet again to raise money. He plays to help beat cancer by raising money through his team “Justen’s Cancer Killers”, he plays for the comradery with his fellow players. He plays to help...
On day three of the 11-day Powerplay, we are continuing to share the stories that inspire people to play hockey and fight cancer. Justen Ehrig has been playing since the tournament started, back when his mom came to see him play every shift on the ice. Ehrig’s mom...
Buffalo firefighter and recreational league hockey goalie Mike Chase wasn’t sure what to expect on the ice Saturday afternoon. He laced up his skates and strapped on the pads just once over the past six months. But there was no way he was skipping this year’s 11 Day...
Hannah Lockwood, one of the biggest fundraisers, joined News 4 in studio. Her young team has raised tens of thousands of dollars. The first puck dropped here at 6:00 a.m. Close to 3,000 players will compete for 250 hours, in a marathon on the ice. 13-year-old Hannah...
The puck dropped early Friday morning on the third annual 11 Day Power Play at HarborCenter. The original event in 2017 broke the world record for the longest hockey game and raised more than $1.2 million for Roswell Park. This year's edition will feature more than...
The world's longest hockey game raised more than a million dollars for cancer research a year ago, and they're going for more with the third annual 11 Day Power Play. Not only is our sports anchor Kevin Carroll playing again this year, but he also spoke with Amy...
The puck drops at 6am July 5th to begin the 2019 11 Day PowerPlay Community Shift. The public is welcome to attend 24/11. There is no gate fee! If you are out of town or can't join us at HarborCenter check out our website link to Keemotion. Each game will be streamed...
Her voice sounded a little tired, but there’s no doubt her passion and commitment were as strong as ever. “I think the ongoing support of this amazing city and just meeting amazing people that want to be a part of the 11 Day Power Play keep us energized,” said Amy...
Hockey players of all ages and skill levels have been hitting the ice, getting ready to take part in the second annual 11 Day Power Play Community Shift, the week-and-a-half-long hockey game founded by Mike and Amy Lesakowski to raise money to help in the fight...
The heart of hockey season is a foregone conclusion throughout the United States and even Canada as we enter the hottest weeks of the year in Western New York and southern Ontario. But it's ice hockey and helping others that's on the hearts and minds of almost 2,000...