Chatham Maroons have a win-win night
It was a win-win night for the Chatham Maroons.
The Maroons defeated the Strathroy Rockets 3-2 in overtime on Sunday night at Chatham Memorial Arena.
Parker Nyitray scored the winner for Chatham in overtime, with Andrew Baker and Michael Robertson also adding single goals.
Chatham sits in second place in the GOHL’s Western Conference with a 10-2 record.
The game was also Breast Cancer Awareness Night. The Maroons wore pink game jerseys as a tribute to the survivors of breast cancer.
The sweaters were donated by Simply Vinyl Signs & Graphics and Sal & Son again this year.
They were autographed by the player wearing that jersey and then auctioned off with the proceeds going to the Breast Buddies.
Other silent auction items that were available included:
Four tickets to the Detroit Red Wings vs Las Vegas Golden Knights game November 5 in Detroit donated by CKXS 99.1 FM and Greg Hetherington
Four tickets to a Sarnia Sting game donated by CKXS 99.1 FM and Greg Hetherington
A hockey stick autographed by the Maroons donated by the Chatham Maroons
Two sets of four Windsor Spitfire tickets donated by Chris McLeod Radio & Real Estate
Saginaw Spirit tickets donated by the Saginaw Spirit OHL team
A 2025 pink jersey autographed by the 2026-2027 Chatham Maroons- donated by Simply Vinyl Signs and Graphics and Sal and Son.
A Maroons hoodie autographed by the 2026-2027 Chatham Maroons donated by Helen & Tom Heath
Maroons and Breast Buddies have strong bond
The Chatham Maroons and the Breast Buddies dragon boat team have built a strong partnership since 2014.
Earlier this month, the Maroons joined the Breast Buddies for their final practice of the season, paddling along the east branch of the Sydenham River.
The players then helped lift the dragon boat out of the water and clean it before the boat is stored for the winter.
The Maroons hockey club has been a strong supporter of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, raising money for the Breast Buddies and the Canadian Cancer Society.