The 7th edition of the KR7 Classic for Leucan, presented on TVA Sports, raised the sum of $54,727 for Leucan. Host Kevin Raphael brought together NHL players, female hockey stars and Quebec personalities. This year, for the first time, there was a spectacular showcase women’s hockey.
- Photos Martin Alarie and Pascale Vallée
The dynamic wrestling hosts Pat Laprade and Kevin Raphael highlighted the excellent work of the volunteers who made the KR7 Classic such a success.
player of the match showcase female hockey player Jessy-Maude Drapeau is flanked by Mélanie Desrochers and Julie Chu, the captain of the American squad.
Before having his head shaved for the benefit of Leucan, Vincent Desharnais, of the Oilers, was with his father, Gumby Desharnais.
Two-time 50-goal scorer in the NHL, Stéphane Richer, Isabelle Ethier, Kathy Desjardins and Tracy-Am Lavigne led one of the women’s teams.
Jakob Pelletier, of the Calgary Flames, and comedian Guillaume Pineault confided with a lot of humor to Justine St-Martin, of TVA Sports.
Pittsburgh defender Pierre-Olivier Joseph is seen with Washington goaltender Zach Fucale.
The 3 on 3 event was exciting as we saw Max Comtois of the Ducks and Nicolas Beaudin of the Blackhawks.
Many NHL players, including Julien Gauthier of the Rangers and Mathieu Joseph of the Senators, participated in the classic.
Detroit Red Wings Joe Veleno and comedian Karl Walcott were on hand.
Laurence Payette, the source of inspiration for the first classic, is surrounded by Juli Meilleur, CEO of Leucan, Pat Laprade and Kevin Raphael.
Gold medalist Jordan Pierre-Gilles is with Kim Deschênes, of PHF Montreal, and Pierre-Luc Dubois, of the Jets.
Rafael Harvey-Pinard of the Canadiens and Ann-Sophie Bettez of PHF Montreal are training for their upcoming training camp.
One of the greatest musical artists in Quebec, Fouki, excels in several sports, including lacrosse.
Goalkeepers Samuel Montembeault, of the Canadiens, and Zack Fucale, of the Washington Capitals, loved their experience at the classic.
Speed merchants Catherine Dubois, of PHF Montreal, and Galacha Mirville dazzled the spectators.
Friendly head coach Toto thinks about asking chef Olivier Loussaint for healthy meals.
Alexandre Carrier, of the Predators, member of the all-star rookie team, had fun with Jean-Philippe Bertrand and Andy Mailly-Pressoir.
During the formal puck drop, there was Junior Ulysse, Paralympic medalist Aurélie Rivard and Lysandre Nadeau.
Boko Imama, of the Arizona Coyotes, is with Michel Kunta, animator at the Bell Center.