Cadets Fight Cancer Game Saturday, January 25

Norwich University Women’s Hockey Team will partner, for the second straight year, with the American Cancer Society as part of the Hockey Fights Cancer initiative. LtGen John Broadmeadow, USMC (Ret), 25th President of Norwich University, will be honored with the ceremonial puck drop prior to the game against the University of Southern Maine.

Previously, LtGen Broadmeadow was diagnosed with prostate cancer, in large part to yearly screenings which detected elevated PSA levels. Prompt medical advice led to an MRI, which revealed a pronounced likelihood of cancer. A subsequent biopsy confirmed the need for immediate surgical intervention. The April 2024 surgery was successful, and his post-operative results have consistently been positive, indicative of an encouraging recovery.

“Undergoing my own cancer journey, I understand how important support can be,” said LtGen Broadmeadow. “We need to collectively be warriors in this fight against a disease which touches too many lives in this country. That is why I am so proud of the Norwich Women’s Hockey Team as they support the fight against cancer.”

The Cadets Fight Cancer game is deeply personal for members of the team as well. “This game, the game that I’m fortunate enough to play with my mom cheering me on, holds such a profound meaning for me,” explained Jordan Brady, a freshman from Green Bay, Wisconsin. “I am grateful and lucky to have her here because she was diagnosed with stage 3 breast cancer when I was only two years old. She went through chemotherapy, surgery, and four years of hormone therapy while battling cancer. We talk a lot, and it always reminds me of how lucky I am to have her here with me. At times, she gets emotional because she knows how lucky she is to be alive, to see my brother and me find our paths in life, and all while she supports us along the way. Her faith in God, and good health habits, remind me that these moments are a privilege to have. A constant reminder of the precious time we have together.”

The Hockey Fights Cancer initiative was born from the joint efforts of the NHL and NHL Players’ Association and has grown to include both the American Cancer Society and the Canadian Cancer Society. Since it began in 1998, the program has raised more than $32 million to support cancer programs of local and national cancer research institutions, children’s hospitals, and charities. The Cadets will be accepting donations as well as selling and auctioning off game-worn specialty cancer awareness jerseys.

The American Cancer Society website describes the program as the following: “Hockey Fights Cancer™ Assist unites the hockey community in support of cancer patients and their families. Together, we look to inspire hope and courage for those who are living with, going through, and moving past cancer. Funds raised through our partners Hockey Fights Cancer Assist support services such as the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge® and Road to Recovery® programs.”