Edmonton Oilers lucky kid and fan Ben Stelter, who cheered on and watched the team on their most recent playoff run, died of cancer at age six.
Young Ben was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a form of brain cancer, last March.
An unforgettable night
On March 24, the young warrior lived an unforgettable evening. Stelter joined his idol Connor McDavid and the Oilers in their game once morest the San Jose Sharks. Prior to the duel, he positioned himself alongside McDavid for the national anthems. He finally attended a press conference following the 5-2 victory of “his” along with striker Zach Hyman.
“Ben, you are a true warrior and an inspiration to us. Your inner strength, your determination, your courage and your friendship have shone all over the world of hockey and especially within our team. I will miss your greetings before games. All our thoughts and support go out to the Stelter family,” Evander Kane said via Twitter.
“We mourn the passing of our dear friend, our number one supporter, our lucky charm and our inspiration, Ben Stelter,” the Oilers wrote on Twitter.