Look: NHLers gather for Dominic Moore's pingpong fundraiser
Summer in the NHL: Lots of golfing, time spent on the dock, and of course, pingpong.
Every July in Toronto, Dominic Moore brings together a large group of toothless, bearded hockey players and members of the hockey community to play some pong and raise money for charity.
Thursday night was more of the same for Moore's group of paddled players, as NHLers descended on The Six for some fun and laughs while raising some cash to benefit concussion and rare cancer research. Since 2012, Moore's event has raised $500,000.
Here are some of the highlights from Thursday night's action:
Myself and @SBennett93 had a pretty solid partner! #pingpong @RonMacLeanHTH @_Smashfest! pic.twitter.com/xYithq8is6
— Matthew Tkachuk (@TKACHUKycheese_) July 21, 2017
#SmashfestVI family photo pic.twitter.com/G3tkSDSzmR
— Smashfest (@_Smashfest) July 21, 2017
Zach Hyman showing his skills at @_Smashfest #Leafs #PingPong @MapleLeafs pic.twitter.com/cXIa4uH6fL
— Dave McCarthy (@DaveAMcCarthy) July 21, 2017
We think @brandon_montour wants that call overturned. #SmashfestVI pic.twitter.com/QiSIuctJL4
— Smashfest (@_Smashfest) July 21, 2017
That beard. @AnaheimDucks @_Smashfest pic.twitter.com/5bDi2CzkVh
— Steve Dangle Glynn (@Steve_Dangle) July 21, 2017
The doubles action is heating up inside and outside at #SmashfestVI! pic.twitter.com/0JYIV70lbg
— NHL (@NHL) July 21, 2017
.@hallsy09 stopped by the @NHLPA Glass Case of Emotion at @_Smashfest #SmashfestVI pic.twitter.com/DApflzJEZz
— Caroline Cameron (@SNCaroline) July 21, 2017
Jeff Skinner of the Carolina Hurricanes took home the honors in doubles action.
Team @JeffSkinner wins the doubles tournament! #SmashfestVI pic.twitter.com/MbHSGuVCbB
— NHL (@NHL) July 21, 2017
While in the singles tournament, Anaheim Ducks winger Patrick Eaves won the hardware for an impressive third year in row.
The hat trick, the threepeat - whatever you call it, it's impressive. Your champ AGAIN, @Patrick_Eaves! #SmashfestVI pic.twitter.com/xbSj3Ri2Ll
— Smashfest (@_Smashfest) July 21, 2017