Guns and Hoses Charity Game set for February 1st

Prince Rupert's long running on ice rivalry between the RCMP and Prince Rupert Fire Rescue is set for another chapter, with the Guns and Hoses Charity Game scheduled for the Jim Ciccone Civic Centre on Saturday, February 1st.

The very popular event usually attracts a large crowd at the Jim and provides for a hefty contribution to charity. Proceeds from this years event will be donated to benefit the Down Syndrome Research Foundation.

This year's game is being dedicated to the memory  of Butch Duffy, the long time Prince Rupert firefighter who passed away in the fall of 2013. The Tournament to be known as the Butch Duffy Memorial Charity Hockey Game takes to the ice at 7 PM.

Admission is by donation and  a number of prizes will be given away during the course of the showdown, included in the night is the chance to take your share of the 50/50 draw.

You can learn more about the tournament and other items of note from the Prince Rupert Firefighters from their facebook page