Nicholle Anderson named Hockey Fights Cancer ambassador

The NHL is kicking off this year's Hockey Fights Cancer campaign by naming Nicholle Anderson as official ambassador.

Last November, Anderson - wife of Ottawa Senators goaltender Craig Anderson - was diagnosed with Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma, a rare form of cancer that effects the nose and throat.

After several months of treatment wherein Craig took an extended leave of absence from the Senators, she was declared cancer-free.

In her role as ambassador, "Anderson will be sharing inspirational stories of those impacted by various forms of cancer who are currently undergoing treatment at American Cancer Society and Canadian Cancer Society lodges. These stories and videos will be available on NHL.com, NHL Social, and NHLPA Social platforms."

The campaign will feature ceremonies, observances, and fundraising efforts throughout the month of November, and each of the 31 teams will designate one home game to help further raise cancer awareness.