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Oilers alumni and RCMP face off in support of David Wynn, Derek Bond

Oilers alumni and RCMP face off in support of David Wynn, Derek Bond

Edmonton Oilers alumni took to the ice to face off against the RCMP this weekend.

A charity game was held in St. Albert in support of the families of Const. David Wynn and Aux. Const. Derek Bond.

The RCMP officers were shot while checking out a call at a casino in January. Wynn later died of his injuries.

Former Oiler and St. Albert resident Fernando Pisani helped organize the game.

"It was something that hit really close to home and I wanted to do something," he said.

"Hockey is what I know and what I do best and I wanted to do something special for the family and get everyone together to honour a member of our community."

Just four months ago, the atmosphere in Servus Place was very different, as community members gathered to remember Const. David Wynn.

On Saturday night, the arena was filled with excitement as alumini like Ryan Smyth and Jason Strudwick took the ice, but the tragedy still wasn't far from the mind of fromer officer Larry Moore.

"I am a retired police officer and RCMP officer and I work in the detachment in St. Albert, so I came to support the community," he said.

Wynn's sons suited up with the players, with Matthew Wynn taking net for the Oilers.

The RCMP held their own against the Oilers — a couple of trades were made to even things up — and the game ended with an even score of 10-10.

The families chose not to speak at the game but issued a statement saying they're grateful for all the support they've received from the community.