Stars Fans Show Support for Jets’ Mark Scheifele After Father’s Death
Dallas Stars fans are making waves for their kind-hearted gesture toward Winnipeg Jets center Mark Scheifele, following the sudden death of his father, Brad.
Scheifele took to the ice in Saturday’s Game 6, which ended in a season-ending loss to the Stars, despite the emotional weight of his father’s passing. His status for the game had been uncertain, but he chose to play in his father’s honor. While Scheifele scored a goal in the second period, the Jets ultimately lost in overtime.
Despite the intense competition, the hockey community came together to support Scheifele in a moving show of solidarity. After the game, players from both teams comforted an emotional Scheifele during the handshake line, a poignant moment following the end of a playoff series.
Per r/DallasStars, @DallasStars supporters have taken the initiative to make donations to the True North Foundation and/or KidSport Canada, both of which are charities supported by Mark Scheifele.
$55 for 55 is a wonderful and touching gesture in the face of today's tragic news.
— Drew Mindell (@ICdrew) May 17, 2025
Before and after the game, Stars fans demonstrated that sports can bring out the best in people, with many making $55 donations to the True North Foundation in Scheifele’s honor. The $55 is a nod to Scheifele’s jersey number, making the gesture even more meaningful.
More than $30,000 has been raised through $55 donations for the True North Youth Foundation following the passing of Mark Scheifele's father.
Bigger than hockey 💙 pic.twitter.com/ngnoXW1K7w
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) May 18, 2025
By Sunday morning, over $30,000 had been raised through these donations, a heartwarming display of support not just from Dallas, but from fans across the league.
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