A longtime sergeant at Oak Bay police hopes to build a legacy for the community with the second, larger, Challenge Cup hockey game.

Fire, police and their helpers from Oak Bay Bikes and Parks and Recreation staff skated away with the trophy but Oak Bay High players didnB次元官网网址檛 make it easy in the inaugural First ResponderB次元官网网址檚 Challenge Cup for Cops for Cancer played in April.

The second such game, with the First Responders team beefed up with even more first responders and Oak Bay High set to get some alumni help, says organizer Sgt. Mike Martin, Oak Bay Police Department.

The first big change is in the name the Dan Mclean Challenge Cup hockey game is an opportunity for first responders to positively interact with teens, and raise funds for Cops for Cancer.

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Former Oak Bay police Sgt. Dan McLean was known in community for volunteerism, loyalty to police department and its officers. He joined the Edmonton police in 1980 and was hired in Oak Bay in 1986, retiring in 2007. In those 21 years, he was active in the community. A huge baseball fan, he coached at various levels and served a stint as president of Oak Bay Little League. He also volunteered with Oak Bay Kiwanis and organized a collection of baseball equipment from around the region for children in Nicaragua.

B次元官网网址淒an was my sergeant and a mentor to me when I came to the department,B次元官网网址� Martin says. B次元官网网址淗e was a good friend as well. I hope this becomes a legacy for Oak Bay and the family and for us.B次元官网网址�

He died at 62 on Nov. 5, 2013 after a bout with cancer. The hockey game is about raising funds for the Canadian Cancer Society, and the shift to September for the second Mclean Challenge Cup coincides with the Oak Bay High student and the Terry Fox Run.

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B次元官网网址淲eB次元官网网址檝e got a bigger time slot this time,B次元官网网址� Martin says. B次元官网网址淢y ambition is to turn it into more than just as hockey game.B次元官网网址�

Guest singer will perform O Canada, and in response to a challenge from the Oak Bay High students, the full three-period hockey game will include a shootout competition.

B次元官网网址淭hey also want us to radar gun our shooting speeds and skating speeds,B次元官网网址� Martin says with a laugh. B次元官网网址淚f we win we, win with our brains and positioning, not with speed.B次元官网网址�

He still plans to give the students a good competition, building on last yearB次元官网网址檚 roster.

Martin continues to build on those improvements, seeking celebrity players and performers. HeB次元官网网址檚 already seeing strong support with donations from the business community for a silent auction or prizes.

B次元官网网址淧eople are getting on board in the community,B次元官网网址� Martin says. B次元官网网址淚 think they want to build this with us. If this becomes an annual event I think the community is getting behind it.B次元官网网址�

The Dan Mclean Challenge Cup hockey game is Sept. 27, 1:30 p.m. at Oak Bay Recreation Centre, 1975 Bee St. Free admission, donations accepted for Tour de Rock.

Martin is open to ideas on celebrity music, players and more. Contact him by email at mmartin@oakbaypolice.org.

Game On! Cops for Cancer Mclean Hockey Game September 27th @ 1:30 @ Oak Bay Rec. OB High School vs OB 1st Responders!!!!!! pic.twitter.com/r1UAcLztre

B次元官网网址� Mike Martin (@ratherbpinting) August 21, 2018