The excitement was palpable, the buildup was promising and on Sunday, the event lived up to its billing as the Be the Match charity hockey game was a rousing success. The event, presented by Knights of the Forum, saw some Los Angeles Kings legends, diehard hockey fans and a sellout ...
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“Since the beginning of my days as Kings fan, which hasn’t been as long as I wish, I’ve seen the picture of this young man they call Tanner. The moment I first saw it, I was fascinated, and I needed to learn his story.” Those words were spoken by Becky ...
Read More »Exclusive: Steven Raboin on Tanner, Be the Match and Honoring His Son's Memory
In May 2012, I wrote a story about long-time Los Angeles Kings fan Steven Raboin and his late son Tanner for the Toronto Standard. Tanner, who had passed away the previous spring after a long battle with Chronic Granulomatous Disease. Tanner was just 19 when he succumbed to CGB but ...
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