RELEASE: 50/50 to support those affected by Alberta wildfires

EDMONTON, AB - The Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation (EOCF) is calling on all Albertans to help support those affected by the wildfires in Alberta through the Oilers Playoffs 50/50 for the remainder of Round 2. From Tuesday, May 9 until the end of Round 2, net proceeds from the Oilers 50/50 will go to the Canadian Red Cross in support of the humanitarian effort to help Albertans affected by the recent wildfires across the province.

"We are all thinking of the 30,000 Albertans who have lost their homes or have had to evacuate due to wildfires," said Myrna Khan, Executive Director, Edmonton Oilers Community Foundation. "We know how frightening and devastating these wildfires are for families, and we also know that nothing matches the generosity and community support of Albertans. We encourage the entire province to rally together through the Oilers Playoffs 50/50 in support of your fellow Albertans."

The Red Cross is dedicated to helping people and communities in Canada and around the world in times of need and support them in strengthening their resilience.

"The Canadian Red Cross is working hard to assist people displaced by the wildfires impacting central and northern Alberta," said Pat Quealey, Vice President of Canadian Red Cross for Alberta and Northwest Territories. "We appreciate the generosity of the Edmonton Oilers Foundation and Oilers fans as they help Red Cross support the immediate and ongoing relief, recovery and resilience efforts in response to the fires."

The current raffle runs until 11:00 PM on Wednesday, May 10 after Game 4 and the next raffle will run from Thursday, May 11 until 11:00 PM after the final game of the Oilers second-round series against the Vegas Golden Knights.

To date, the Oilers Playoffs 50/50 jackpots have totalled more than $16.2 million, supporting the "Alberta Fights Cancer" and "Hockey for All Kids in Alberta" initiatives.

As part of a special offer for playoffs, those who purchase $25 or more in 50/50 tickets will receive one of three Oilers collectible cups to be picked up at participating Safeway and Sobeys locations, while supplies last. Those who claim their cups can also enter a contest to be eligible to win $10,000.

The Playoffs 50/50 also features the Playoff Bonus Raffle, as Playoff Bonus ticket holders are eligible to win a growing jackpot that has already surpassed $2.5 million to be drawn on June 19 -- after the conclusion of the Stanley Cup Playoffs.

Lastly, those who purchase $100 or more in 50/50 tickets will receive $25 to redeem at Boston Pizza and a $25 sports bet from Play Alberta.

The Round 2 raffle will also feature early-bird prizes including a 2023 Ford Mustang, playoff tickets, premium concert tickets, Oilers tickets for the 2023-24 season, $1,000 for the ICE District Authentics Oilers Team Store, $1,000 for SkipTheDishes, signed jerseys and additional cash and gift card prizes.

Oilers 50/50 tickets can be purchased at EdmontonOilers.com/5050.