Forty women are trying to break a Guinness world record for the longest hockey game ever played, while raising money and awareness about cystic fibrosis.
The group of women from across Canada started the 10-day game on Friday, Aug. 26 at Burnaby's Canlan 8Rinks.
"It's very tough, playing for hours in a row," said Richmond doctor Laura Heslip. "Your feet are sore, your legs are sore. . It's been tough trying to coordinate your eating and sleeping in between. It's not been easy."
The event is open to the public, and entry is by donation. The group is hoping to raise $400,000. By the 100th hour, they hit the $100,000 mark. The current record for the longest hockey game is 242 hours.
By Day 4, morale was up but so were injuries, according to spokesperson Karen Sunner. Blistering is the biggest problem, and Sunner is hoping the public can donate products like Second Skin and Moleskin to protect the players.
Sunner also said there has been a steady stream of spectators coming to watch the game and check out a silent auction to help raise money for the cause. Some of the items include tickets to the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra, a signed Trevor Linden jersey from 1994, a silk kimono, designer sunglasses and jewelry. The auction ends Monday, Sept. 5. For more information or to watch online, go to www. longestgame4cf.com.
