FPHL Players & Officials Take To The Ice to Fight Cancer

The Bayou Battle League (BBL), Lafayette’s premier summer hockey league, hosted a special charity game on July 26th in support of the Miles Perret Cancer Services Foundation. The event was dedicated to raising awareness and funds for breast cancer, drawing a strong local turnout and support from players and officials alike.

The game featured several well-known players and officials from the Federal Prospects Hockey League (FPHL), including Everett Thompson, MJ Graham, Jake Cox, Kaleb Melanson, and officials, Gordon Lawes, Chris “Bull” Gunter, Chandler Martin, and Brandon Bethany.

MJ GRAHAM

Their participation brought a professional edge to the event, which took place at local arena in Lafayette that welcomed around 200 fans—a strong showing for the intimate venue.

JAKE COX

In honor of the cause, the Louisiana Voodoo team and the officials took the ice in pink jerseys, symbolizing unity in the fight against breast cancer. All four game officials went a step further, donating their game checks to the foundation.

FPHL Director of Officiating Paul Jene stated, “When the guys called me and asked if they were good to wear the league sweaters, I didn’t hesitate.  To hear our players and officials are out there giving their time and money to support the fight against cancer shows their character and compassion.”  After the game the officials texted a picture of the on ice crew holding a sign that said, I Wear Pink For The Jene Family.  

Paul went on to add, “My wife and I were very touched to see that.  Last year she was diagnosed with breast cancer and has been going through a battle.  She was recently cleared but there is still much more of that process to go through before its all said and done.  The support that this staff has for each other is amazing.  And I’m not the only one thats been affected by it.  There's others with family or have personally been enduring that fight as well.  But we support each other in any and every way we can.  My sincerest thanks to the guys for showing the love and support and going out there to continue the fight."

The game served as a powerful example of the hockey community coming together for a meaningful cause.