Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele played in Saturday's Game 6, a season-ending loss to the Dallas Stars, with the heaviest of hearts after the unexpected death of his father Brad. Scheifele, whose Game 6 status was understandably questionable in the lead up to the second round contest, opted to play in honor of his father. And even though Scheifele left his mark on the game with a second period goal, the Jets fell in overtime.
But both before and after the game, the hockey community rallied around Scheifele in a truly beautiful turn of events. Immediately after the game, both Jets and Stars players consoled an emotional Scheifele during the traditional handshake line following the end of a Stanley Cup playoff series in a touching moment.
Before the game—and even still after the fact—Stars fans showed that some things are just bigger than sports.
Per r/DallasStars, @DallasStars supporters have taken the initiative to make donations to the True North Foundation and/or KidSport Canada, both of which are charities supported by Mark Scheifele.
— Drew Mindell (@ICdrew) May 17, 2025
$55 for 55 is a wonderful and touching gesture in the face of today's tragic news.
Scheifele, wears No. 55, so the $55 donations are a very intentional and purposeful number by the Stars fans, who have put their allegiances to the side in light of the devastating news Scheifele received.
As of Sunday morning, more than $30,000 had been raised through $55 donations for the True North Foundation, according to Sportsnet.
More than $30,000 has been raised through $55 donations for the True North Youth Foundation following the passing of Mark Scheifele's father.
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 18, 2025
Bigger than hockey 💙 pic.twitter.com/ngnoXW1K7w
A heartwarming showing from fans in Dallas and across the league.
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