THANK YOU to everyone who made the inaugural PLAY LIKE RAY Challenge at Minoru Arenas an incredible success!
Hockey is a game of passion, teamwork, and perseverance—qualities that Raymond Sawada embodied both on and off the ice.
We were pleased to host the inaugural event at Minoru Arenas, on the very ice that Ray learned to skate and where he proudly played for the Richmond Sockeyes.
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Your participation will keep Ray's legacy alive—funds raised from the event will benefit KidSport Richmond and the Forward Foundation.
50/50 WINNING TICKET NUMBERS!
THANK YOU to everyone who donated to participate in the 50/50 raffle draws. Half of the proceeds go to the winners and the other half to the Forward Foundation.
Winning Tickets:
Draw 1 (Blue Ticket) = 22333-675 = $500 (Timed out)
Draw 1 (Blue Ticket) - 22333-590 = $500 (RE-DRAW) (Timed out)
Draw 1 (Blue Ticket)* - 22333-056 = $500 (RE-DRAW) (Timed out)
Draw 2 (Red Ticket) = 32214-089 = $500 (Claimed)
Draw 3 (White Ticket) = 12516-625 = $500 (Claimed)
Draw 4 (Yellow) = 000035 = $500 (Claimed)
Draw 5 (Yellow) = 000809 = $500 (Claimed)
Draw 6 (Yellow) = 000950 = $100 (Claimed)
*Blue ticket re-draw must be claimed within 48 hours (by Monday, Sept 16 at 12pm).
To claim your 50/50 payout, please email info [at] playlikeray.ca with your name, phone number, email address, and a photo of your winning ticket.
SILENT AUCTION BIDDING IS NOW CLOSED.
THANK YOU to everyone who donated silent auction items and to those who spent the weekend bidding and raising excitement (and funds) down to the second the auction closed.
Silent auction winners will be contacted directly to arrange for pick up of their winning items.
The silent auction took place entirely ONLINE for the duration of the tournament, allowing Raymond and Nicole’s vast community connections and friends, both locally and internationally, to bid and contribute to the funds raised for Play Like Ray.
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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE IS LIVE!
The inaugural Play Like Ray Challenge ice hockey tournament schedule is LIVE!
We’ve got 2 days of exciting hockey action on Minoru’s iconic Stadium arena across two divisions:
The “Victoria Cup” Competitive Division showcases Burnaby Firefighters’ and Richmond Firefighters’ top teams, and Raymond’s own Cowboys team with some of Richmond’s most talented lacing up.
The “Charlotte Cup” Fun Division features teams from EA Sports and the Richmond Ravens, and two more full rosters of Burnaby and Richmond Firefighters.
There will be no shortage of incredible hockey to watch–join us cheering in the stands, face off on the screen in the EA Sports Lounge, check out some of the incredible silent auction prizes on the mezzanine level (and bid online), or enjoy a cold one in our beer garden section (19+).
We look forward to seeing you at the rink on September 7th and 8th!
"Play Like Ray is more than just a series of games; it's a tribute to a life that touched many and left an indelible mark on our hearts."
REMEMBERING RAYMOND SAWADA
The Play Like Ray Challenge celebrates the life of Richmond native, Raymond Sawada, featuring an ice hockey tournament in his honour. Raymond tragically passed away in 2023 playing the game he loved, leaving behind his wife, Nicole, and two girls, Victoria and Charlotte.
Ray grew up playing ice hockey, eventually playing professionally in the NHL for the Dallas Stars. He actually learned to skate at Minoru Arenas and played for the Richmond Sockeyes on the very sheet of ice that the inaugural Play Like Ray tournament is hosted.
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