On Friday, 40 brave players took to the ice again for 10 days straight to support the fight against cancer.
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The World’s Longest Hockey Game (WLHG) takes place at Saiker’s Acres on an outdoor NHL-sized rink, east of Edmonton. The opening ceremony was Friday morning.
The game raises funds for the Alberta Cancer Foundation to support Terry Fox Research Institute’s PROFYLE, that focuses on gene sequencing and pediatric cancer. Since 2003, the event has raised more than $3.4 million for the cause.
A week into the game, an anonymous donor came forward to say they were “so moved by the inspiring story,” they wanted to match all individual donations to the game. Now, each individual dollar donated will count twice.
Three days into the World’s Longest Hockey Game east of Edmonton, the players are keeping their eyes on the prize. Not only are they aiming for a Guinness World Record, they’re also raising money for a cancer program. On Feb. 12, 2018, Su-Ling Goh filed this report explaining what the program is all about.
This year, Brent Saik, 40 brave players and 800 volunteers will be going for their sixth Guinness World Record, having broken the record in each of their five previous games.
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On Thursday, an urgent plea for additional referees and linesmen was put out after Guinness officials told the WLHG it needed double the number of officials than it thought.
For the start of the 2008 game, temperatures hovered around the -35 C mark. This year, the high for Friday is forecast to be about -11 C with slightly warmer conditions (-5 C) on Saturday.
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WATCH: Aerial drone video shot by Jordan Miller of the World’s Longest Hockey Game rink east of Edmonton as the sun sets on Thursday, Feb. 8, 2018.
The game is held in Sherwood Park, just off Wye Road. Here are directions in case you’d like to go cheer on the players in person.
GALLERY: Photos of players getting ready and the beginning the World’s Longest Hockey Game on the morning of Friday, Feb. 9, 2018.
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Players gather for a final team meeting at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 19, 2018.
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Players prepare for their final two-hour shift at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 19, 2018.
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Former Edmonton Oiler Craig Simpson poses with players at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 19, 2018.
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Strathona County RCMP and their safety bear stop by the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.
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Strathona County RCMP and their safety bear stop by the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.
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Strathona County RCMP and their safety bear stop by the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Thursday, Feb. 15, 2018.
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Kevin Karius chats with other players at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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Players gather for a final team meeting at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 19, 2018.
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A look at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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Sign warns of flying pucks at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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Carole Anne Devaney (left), Kevin Karius (centre) and Gord Steinke (right) at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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A look at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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Kevin Karius playing at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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A look at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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Jesse Beyer broadcasts live from the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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A look at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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A look at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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Players and referees bundle up for the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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Brent Saik (left) and Gord Steinke (right) pose for a photo at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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A goalie stops to stretch at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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Global's Kevin Karius (left) takes a break from playing at the World's Longest Hockey Game to chat with Gord Steinke (right) about his role in the event.
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Global News got a behind-the-scenes look at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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Gord Steinke and Carole Anne Devaney broadcasting live from Saiker's Acres on Feb. 14, 2018, where the World's Longest Hockey Game is taking place.
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Right outside this clubhouse, Kevin Karius was being interviewed about the World's Longest Hockey Game as teammates watch the result on the news.
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A look at what the players' bench looks like for a few short minutes every hour while the Zamboni works at the World's Longest Hockey Game.
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Play at the World's Longest Hockey Game on Feb. 14, 2018.
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A photo taken from the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres on Feb. 14, 2018.
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Edmonton Oilers Connor McDavid (L) and Darnell Nurse (centre) visit the players at the World's Longest Hockey Game Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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Children watching the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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Zambonis preparing ice at Saiker's Acres for the 2018 World's Longest Hockey Game. February 9, 2018.
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Zambonis preparing ice at Saiker's Acres for the 2018 World's Longest Hockey Game. February 9, 2018.
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The early morning hours before the World's Longest Hockey Game got underway at Saiker's Acres, east of Edmonton. February 9, 2018.
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The early morning hours before the World's Longest Hockey Game got underway at Saiker's Acres, east of Edmonton. February 9, 2018.
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The early morning hours before the World's Longest Hockey Game got underway at Saiker's Acres, east of Edmonton. February 9, 2018.
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The early morning hours before the World's Longest Hockey Game got underway at Saiker's Acres, east of Edmonton. February 9, 2018.
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Global Edmonton sports anchor Kevin Karius getting geared up in the cold weather for the start of the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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Global Edmonton sports anchor Kevin Karius getting geared up in the cold weather for the start of the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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Global Edmonton sports anchor Kevin Karius getting geared up in the cold weather for the start of the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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Global Edmonton sports anchor Kevin Karius getting geared up in the cold weather for the start of the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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World's Longest Hockey Game founder Dr. Brent Saik speaking with Global Edmonton sports anchor Kevin Karius about the 10-day-long game to raise money for the Alberta Cancer Foundation. February 9, 2018.
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The early morning hours before the World's Longest Hockey Game got underway at Saiker's Acres, east of Edmonton. February 9, 2018.
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Speeches at the opening ceremony of the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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Dr. Brent Saik, founder of the World's Longest Hockey Game, getting ready for the opening ceremony. February 9, 2018.
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Friends and family of the players at World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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Members of the RCMP on hand for the opening ceremony of the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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Dr. Brent Saik, founder of the World's Longest Hockey Game, and fellow players at the opening ceremony. February 9, 2018.
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Global Edmonton sports anchor Kevin Karius and former Edmonton Oilers players Mike Krushelnyski (left) and Pat Hughes (right) at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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Players staying warm at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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Global Edmonton sports anchor Kevin Karius on the ice for his first shift of the World's Longest Hockey Game underway at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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Global Edmonton sports anchor Kevin Karius on the ice for his first shift of the World's Longest Hockey Game underway at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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The first day of the World's Longest Hockey Game underway at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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The first day of the World's Longest Hockey Game underway at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 9, 2018.
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WLHG minutes before opening ceremonies. The #73 jersey is in memory of Jim Martin, Brent Saik’s brother in law, who passed away about a year and a half ago.
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Action at the World's Longest Hockey Game attempt at Saiker's Acres Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
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Action at the World's Longest Hockey Game attempt at Saiker's Acres Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
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Action at the World's Longest Hockey Game attempt at Saiker's Acres Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
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Action at the World's Longest Hockey Game attempt at Saiker's Acres Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018.
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Former Edmonton Oilers Don Jackson and Glenn Anderson visit the players at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.
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Former Edmonton Oilers Don Jackson and Glenn Anderson visit the players at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.
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Former Edmonton Oilers Don Jackson and Glenn Anderson visit the players at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.
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Former Edmonton Oiler Glenn Anderson visits the players at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.
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Former Edmonton Oilers Don Jackson (L) and Glenn Anderson (R) visit the players at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Monday, Feb. 12, 2018.
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Volunteers at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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Volunteers at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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Action down at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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The World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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The World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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Volunteers at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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Spectators take in the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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Spectators take in the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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The World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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The World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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The World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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Action down at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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Action down at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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Action down at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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Brent Saik cleans the ice at the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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Nick Scholotiuk, who turns 93 next month, checks out the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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A bit of rain didn't stop these fans from taking in the World's Longest Hockey Game for the first time Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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A bit of rain didn't stop these fans from taking in the World's Longest Hockey Game for the first time Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018.
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The World's Longest Hockey Game Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
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Action down at the World's Longest Hockey Game Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
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Kevin Karius plays a shift at the World's Longest Hockey Game Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018.
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Global Edmonton sports anchor Kevin Karius playing in the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 16, 2018.
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Global Edmonton sports anchor Kevin Karius playing in the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 16, 2018.
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Global Edmonton sports anchor Kevin Karius playing in the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 16, 2018.
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Global Edmonton sports anchor Kevin Karius playing in the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 16, 2018.
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A collection of donations on the final night of the World's Longest Hockey Game at Saiker's Acres near Edmonton, Alta. February 18, 2018.
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