Paying it forward: How Matt Duchene’s generous spirit inspired HockeyTonk initiative

Erica Olenski’s 6-year-old son August has been dealing with brain cancer, and said she felt the same positive energy from Duchene. August was able to attend with several family members, including his grandma and his brother Bryant, 10, as well as his night nurse, her husband, a friend from school, and her mother. His sister Phoenix, almost 2, stayed home but loved the gifts that she received, Erica said. That family environment is a big part of the night in the suite. Their visit was around Christmas, and the timing was perfect, she said.