The hockey legend widely regarded as the greatest all-round player in the history of the sport, Gordie Howe, will be honoured Friday by the Vancouver Giants in their ongoing Legends Series.
Howe, who is a minority owner of the WHL hockey club, inspired a special game-day tribute jersey for the Giants who host the Kamloops Blazers 7:30 p.m. at the Pacific Coliseum.
One hundred fans will have the chance to meet Mr. Hockey, who is 83 and whose sons spoke candidly to the Canadian Press this week about Howes advancing signs of dementia.
The first 5,000 fans through the door will receive a commemorative poster.
The three-night Legends Series sponsored by Peller Estates, the River Rock Casino Resort and Global BC, began Nov. 12 with the Heroes of Hastings Night and continued Jan. 7 with a tribute to Guy Lafleur.
Visit Vancouvergiants.com for ticket information.
