The St. Louis Blues Alumni will face off against legendary NHL alumni and celebrity guests in the ‘Puck Cancer’ charity game on Friday, April 5, at 7 p.m. at Centene Community Ice Center.  The Blues alumni, featuring Barret Jackman and Pierre Turgeon and coached by Hall of Famer Brett Hull, will host a roster of NHL alumni and special celebrity guests, including Hall of Famers Ed Belfour and Chris Chelios, as well as country music star Dierks Bentley.  Tickets for the game will go on sale to the public on Friday, March 1, at 10 a.m. on Ticketmaster.  Fans will have the option to purchase general admission tickets for $50, or VIP tickets for $500 which include all-inclusive food and beverage and access to a postgame party with players and celebrities.  Blues Season Ticket Holders will have access to an exclusive presale window beginning Wednesday, Feb. 28.  All proceeds from the event will go towards cancer research through The Jimmy V Foundation for Siteman Cancer Center.  The current rosters for each team are listed below.  Additional alumni and celebrities to be announced as confirmed.

The game will consist of two halves and feature several fan-friendly activations, including live music and intermission games with chances to win autographed memorabilia.  The Blues alumni will also host an online auction to raise funds, giving fans a chance to bid on rare autographed jerseys from current NHL players such as Connor McDavid, Leon Drasaitl, Anze Kopitar, David Pastrnak, Roman Josi, Matthew Barzal, and more.  The bidding will run from April 4 at 10 a.m. through April 6 at 5 p.m. at www.Blues.givesmart.com.  

Siteman Cancer Center
Siteman Cancer Center is one of only a few cancer centers to receive the highest rating of the National Cancer Institute (NCI) – “exceptional.” Comprising the cancer research, prevention and treatment programs of Barnes-Jewish Hospital and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, Siteman treats adults at six locations, including an inpatient hospital, and partners with St. Louis Children’s Hospital in the treatment of pediatric patients at Siteman Kids. An outpatient facility scheduled to open in September 2024 on the Washington University Medical Campus will become the newest Siteman location to offer patient-focused, multidisciplinary care driven by scientific breakthroughs and powered by Washington University Physicians.

Siteman is Missouri and southern Illinois’ only NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center and only member of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. Through the Siteman Cancer Network, Siteman Cancer Center works with regional health systems and hospitals to improve access to highly specialized cancer care and reduce the incidence of cancer through initiatives in cancer prevention, treatment and research.