Chicago’s top hockey team, AHL’s Chicago Wolves, will host the Rockford Ice Hogs and Grand Rapids Griffins this weekend. When they take the ice, the Wolves will be wearing special jerseys to raise awareness for those suffering with poor mental health. “The goal is to raise awareness,” said Wolves President of Operations Courtney Mahoney. “Certainly the goal is to raise a lot of funds for mental health-related charities. If we can have any kids or family, anybody feel better about themselves and understand that they’re not alone, I think that’s a win-win for the organization.”
The commemorative jerseys feature a butterfly to symbolize transformation, meaningful phrases and a colorful brain pattern representing different mental health issues.
A charity auction for select jerseys runs through the end of this weekend.
