Men's hockey in the pink on Saturday

The Augsburg men's hockey team will be taking part in a unique fundraiser on Saturday (11/22) at 7 p.m. at its game against St. Thomas at the Augsburg Ice Arena.

In order to raise money and awareness for breast cancer research, the Auggies will be wearing special pink jerseys for Saturday's game, designed and donated by Tim Hawkinson and Eric Knutson from Showcase Hockey. Fans are also encouraged to wear pink clothing to the game.

Team members are asking for donations, both at the gate and via pledge sheets. Donations will be given to the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation - Minnesota Affiliate.

The special pink jersey fundraiser game was the brainchild of Augsburg men's hockey players Andrew Kent, Brett Way and Kurt Hogard, along with cross country/track athlete Kelsie Lungstrom, as part of a business class project, according to men's hockey coach Chris Brown.

This is the second year that the men's hockey team has held a breast cancer fundraiser, held in memory of Lois Hallcock Johnson '68, the wife of assistant coach Bruce Johnson '68. Lois died on Nov. 26, 2007 after a battle with breast cancer. A teacher, coach and counselor, she worked in the Osseo (Minn.) School District for 36 years, and was a strong supporter of her alma mater. Their three children -- Leah, Thomas and Aaron -- all attended Augsburg.