In partnership with the National Hockey League (NHL) and the National Hockey League Players Association (NHLPA), ACS continues to drive impact and bring support to cancer patients and their caregivers through the Hockey Fights Cancer™ initiative and its extension, Hockey Fights Cancer Assist. This powerful collaboration supports ACS patient programs like Hope Lodge and Road to Recovery. One of the most impactful activations of this partnership is the NHL Stanley Cup® Hope Lodge Tour, which brings the iconic trophy to Hope Lodge locations in NHL markets. Throughout the regular season, the tour delivered unforgettable moments of joy, resilience, and community to patients, caregivers, and team members —from Philadelphia to Salt Lake City—by connecting them with hockey legends, mascots, and the magic of the Stanley Cup®. These visits not only celebrate the spirit of the game but also reinforce the mission to bring comfort and hope to those facing cancer. As the Stanley Cup® Final approaches, we look back at tour highlights from the 2024-2025 season:
Philadelphia, PA (pictured above, top right)
Philadelphia Flyers alumni Joe and Jim Watson joined guests for dinner, photos, and a community raffle, creating a warm and personal experience. A special visit to Fox Chase Cancer Center allowed patients and team members to share meaningful moments with the Stanley Cup®.
Boston, MA (pictured above, top left)
Guests enjoyed a Bruins watch party, a raffle, and photo opportunities all centered around the Stanley Cup®, with members of the local media present. In addition, local high school hockey players from Bridgewater-Raynham served lunch, adding a heartfelt community touch.
Tampa, FL (pictured above, middle left)
Unique photo opportunities, the Lightning mascot, ThunderBug, and NHL and NHLPA swag brought laughter and excitement, while cozy gift blankets offered comfort to Hope Lodge guests in Tampa.
Salt Lake City, UT (pictured above, middle right)
The Stanley Cup® visit aligned with the Utah Hockey Club’s inaugural season, energizing both hospital and Lodge communities. Visitors had the opportunity to watch the Utah Hockey Club, now known as the Utah Mammoth, take on the Montréal Canadiens and enjoy dinner and games.
St. Louis, MO (pictured above, bottom row)
The Stanley Cup® returned to St. Louis in celebration of the 30th anniversary of the Worldwide Technology St. Louis Hope Lodge, which included a private evening for Hope Lodge guests at the St. Louis Aquarium, featuring NHL guests and community leaders. In addition, a reception for St. Louis alumni from the AEPi Fraternity at Mizzou helped build momentum for the fraternity’s Rock-A-Thon fundraiser.
