Actor Coulier Supports Hockey Fights Cancer Night

In October 2026, actor and cancer survivor Patrick Coulier attended a Detroit Red Wings game to support the NHL's 'Hockey Fights Cancer' initiative. The event marked its 28th season in partnership with the V Foundation for Cancer Research, raising over $12.3 million since their collaboration began in 2023. During this year's campaign, known as 'NHL Frozen Frenzy,' all 32 NHL teams participated to spotlight personal stories and encourage fans to undergo recommended medical screenings like mammograms and colonoscopies. Coulier, who has survived non-Hodgkin lymphoma and carcinoma thanks to early detection, urged attendees that these life-saving exams are essential despite not being glamorous. The initiative also highlighted the personal stakes for some teams; Red Wings coach Todd McLellan spoke emotionally about his wife Jenny Baumann's death from cancer just days prior.