Fourteen Fund
Doug Wickenheiser

In continued support of Doug Wickenheiser, the St. Louis Blues are taking an active role in rallying behind "Wick" and the fight against cancer. As Blues fans know each Blues player has a decal on his helmet bearing Wickenheiser's No. 14, along with a candle "Wick" of hope. These stickers and Wick 14 pins bearing the same logo can be purchased at all Blue Note Sports Shops, the Slap Shop at Kiel or weekdays between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at the Blues administrative office, also located at Kiel Center. All the proceeds go to cancer research in tribute to Doug's continued spirit in the battle against cancer. Strips of 20 stickers are available for a cash donation of $50 and Wick 14 pins are also available for a cash donation of $5 each.

The Fourteen Fund, the Blues new charitable trust fund is named in honor of Wick's spirit. The fund was established January 14, with generous donations of $5,000 each from the Blues Alumni and Pizza World. If you would like to make a contribution to the Fourteen Fund, please contact us by calling 314-622-2520 or by writing to the St. Louis Blues, 1401 Clark Avenue, St. Louis, Mo. 63103.

Wick spent 10 seasons in the NHL, playing in 556 games, scoring 111 goals and recording 165 assists for 276 total points and 286 penalty minutes. During his career he played for Montreal, St. Louis, the New York Rangers, Vancouver and Washington. Wick began his NHL career in 1980 after he was chosen as Montreal's number one draft choice. He remained with the Canadiens for four more seasons.

On, Dec. 21, 1984, in a trade between Montreal and St. Louis, the Blues acquired Wickenheiser, Gilbert Delorme and Greg Paslawski in exchange for Perry Turnbull. Doug would spend the next four seasons wearing a Blues uniform. He experienced several highs in his career with the Blues, including the 1986 "Monday Night Miracle," where Wickenheiser netted the game-winning goal in overtime of game six of the Campbell Conference Finals against the Calgary Flames. Wickenheiser is also charted among St. Louis Blues season leaders and all-time leaders for shorthanded goals.

Wickenheiser was the picked up on waivers by Hartford during the 1987-88 season. The following year he played for the New York Rangers and on Feb. 23, 1989, Wickenheiser signed as a free agent with the Washington Capitals. In 1990, after 10 seasons in the NHL, Doug decided to hang up his skates and retire. Doug and his wife Dianne have three daughters, 3 ½ year-old twins Rachel and Kaitlin and 6-month-old Carly. They currently reside in Ballwin, Mo. The St. Louis Blues and our entire community wish the very best for Doug and his family.

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