Black, Green, White and Pink?

The Stars' 5-1 win over the Kings Wednesday night was met with mixed emotions - Not over game play, points or even Smitty's "bruised arm"; it was because many fans, and players, were remembering loved ones who have fought for their lives against cancer. Wednesday night marked the Stars' celebration of 10 years with Hockey Fights Cancer. The Stars, along with the Susan G Komen foundation, asked fans to "Pink Out" to show their support of the cause, and they did spectacularly.

Throughout the American Airlines Center there were patches of pink: the audio booth of Ralph and Razor, the ice girls, random patches of 2 to 20 in the stands, and 50-something in section 332 where the Fanatics went all out! Surrounded by pink streamers, pink glow sticks and 3 giant sheets with ribbons painted on each and wearing gray "Team Komen" shirts with pink ribbons on them, pink hair and the occasional bit of pink face paint, the Fanatics showed support for the Susan G Komen Foundation and Hockey Fights Cancer; they even attempted a chant of "Hockey - Fights - Cancer", though that one was harder to hear than normal.

This was not only a celebration of support, however, as the Stars presented Shelby Dabney of Clayton Dabney Foundation for Kids with Cancer a check for $10,000. Also, Philippe Boucher autographed pink Stars hats which were sold for $30 each, of which all proceeds were donated towards Hockey Fights Cancer. When all was said in done, the Stars could not have planned a better evening of remembrance for those who have fought and a celebration of support for cancer research.

Thank you Stars - Thank you Susan G Komen Foundation - Thank You Hockey Fights Cancer