NHL Spotlights Face Off For Heroes Memorial Game 

The Warrior For Life Fund’s annual Face Off For Heroes game is more than just hockey—it’s a tribute to service, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bonds of the Naval Special Warfare community. This year, the NHL partnered with the Warrior For Life Fund to bring the powerful story of this event to a wider audience. The newly released video captures the energy, camaraderie, and deep sense of purpose behind the Nathan Hardy Memorial Game, where 13 members of the 2011 Boston Bruins Stanley Cup Championship team faced off against the Warrior For Life Fund All Stars—a team made up of active-duty and retired Navy SEALs. 

This moving tribute honors Chief Special Operator (SEAL) Nathan Hardy, who gave his life in service in 2008, as well as other fallen warriors like Nicholas Spehar, Mike Ernst, and Captain Brian Bourgeois. The video highlights not only the excitement of the game but also the deeper mission of the Warrior For Life Fund: to support veterans, active-duty service members, and their families through the healing power of hockey. 

With an appearance by the Stanley Cup, an electrifying atmosphere at the sold-out Warrior Ice Arena in Boston, and a lineup of legendary Bruins alumni like Zdeno Chara, Patrice Bergeron, David Krejci, Mark Recchi, Shawn Thornton, Tim Thomas, and Tuukka Rask, this year’s Face Off For Heroes was an unforgettable night. 

Watch the NHL’s official video and experience the impact of this incredible event for yourself.