EDMONTON –
The Edmonton Oilers say they mourn the loss of Ben Stelter, a six-year-old boy with cancer the team rallied around during his run to the Western Conference Finals.
Stelter’s father, Mike Stelter, said in a tweet that his son died Tuesday night.
Ben Stelter was diagnosed with glioblastoma, a type of brain tumor, before his fifth birthday.
He became a visible part of the Oilers’ playoff run, participating in several games. The Oilers once had a 10-game winning streak at home in which Stelter was present.
“We mourn the loss of our dear friend, number one Oilers fan, lucky charm and inspiration, Ben Stelter,” the Oilers said Wednesday in an opinion.
“Although Ben was short in stature, he made a tremendous impact on our team and community.”
This report from The Canadian Press was first published on August 10, 2022.