OT: Michigan Hockey Alumni vs. Detroit Red Wings Alumni

The Michigan alumni roster will be made up primarily of Scott’s former teammates: (as of 12/9/16) Gregg Malicke ('98); Sean Ritchlin ('99), Dale Rominski ('99); Andrew Merrick ('00), Sean Peach ('00); Bob Gassoff ('01), David Huntzicker ('01), Robbie Kohen ('01), Josh Langfeld ('01), L.J. Scarpace ('01), Bill Trainor ('01); Kevin O'Malley ('02), Jay Vancik ('02), Andy Hilbert ('03), Mark Mink ('03), Jed Ortmeyer ('03), Mike Roemenski ('03), John Shouneyia ('03), J.J. Swistak ('03).

The Detroit Red Wings alumni roster includes the following players: (as of 12/9/16) George Bowman, Brent Fedyk (470 NHL games), Jiri Fischer (305), Mike Knuble (1,068), Joe Kocur (820), Petr Klima (786), Eddie Mio (192), John Ogrodnick (928), Pat Peake (134), Brian Rolston (1,256), Tim Taylor (746).

A Port Huron, Mich. native, Matzka is a 38-year old father of two who was diagnosed with ALS in September of 2015. After a referral to the University of Michigan and further tests, doctors diagnosed Scott with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a rapidly progressive, invariably fatal neurological disease that attacks the nerve (neurons) responsible for controlling voluntary muscles. Unable to function, the muscles gradually weaken and waste away (atrophy). Eventually, the ability of the brain to start and control voluntary movement is lost. Most people with ALS die due to respiratory failure, typically within three to five years from the onset of symptoms. The cause of ALS is unknown and there is no cure.

All proceeds from the event will be donated to Scott Matzka.

For more information about Scott Matzka, please visit www.ScottMatzka.com.