US EditionDallas Stars Fans Kickstart $55,000 Donation Campaign in Scheifele’s Honour
- Winnipeg Jets centre Mark Scheifele played Game 6 on May 17, 2025, in Dallas after learning his father died unexpectedly hours earlier.
- Scheifele decided to play despite the tragic loss, motivated by his commitment to his team and family, with support from coaches and players.
- Scheifele scored the opening goal in the 2-1 overtime loss that eliminated the Jets from the playoffs, while teammates and opponents expressed deep sympathy.
- Paul Maurice praised Scheifele’s courage as a “greater display of the power of family,” and fans started a $55 donation campaign to charities he supports.
- By May 18, over $46,000 had been donated, reflecting broad respect for Scheifele’s strength and highlighting the hockey community’s solidarity amid tragedy.
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Dallas Stars fans kickstart $55,000 donation campaign in Scheifele’s honour
The dust is still settling from a grueling six game battle between the Winnipeg Jets and Dallas Stars, but a show of respect from fans of the Texas-based team is proving there are bigger things in life than a hockey game.
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Leafs, Maurice reflect on Scheifele's performance for Jets after father's death
TORONTO — Scott Laughton has crossed paths with Mark Scheifele through the years. As hockey players of the same Ontario vintage, they run in similar circles from time to time.
Panthers offer condolences to Winnipeg’s Mark Scheifele after father’s death
TORONTO — The Florida Panthers joined the hockey world in offering condolences to Winnipeg Jets star Mark Scheifele after the forward’s father died before Saturday’s Game 6. Florida coach Paul Maurice, who coached Scheifele for nine seasons in Winnipeg, opened his pre-Game 7 press conference with his words of support on Sunday. “On behalf of myself and my family and the entire Florida Panther organization, our deepest sympathies and condolences…
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