ICE HOCKEY players and fans are to come together at Elland Road Ice Rink next weekend in memory of a friend and former colleague, while raising money for two charities.
Greg Marshall was a former manager at the rink but, after years of heart illness, sadly passed away in September aged just 26 while waiting for a heart transplant. On Sunday, more between 500-600 spectators will attend the Greg Marshall Memorial Game in which several members of Leeds Knights’ NIHL National-winning team will be playing, along with a number highly-regarded former players such as ex-Sheffield Steelers star Ron Shudra and former Knights captain, Sam Zajac.
“He was in and out of hospital after first being diagnosed with heart problems. He was told he would never talk, or walk again at one point but, Greg being Greg, he was determined to get out there and do things. “He got back to skating, got back to work - which he didn’t have to do - then, sadly, he took ill again last year and died in September while he was waiting for a heart transplant.” Greg’s mother, Tessa, said she had been overhwlemed by the love shown for her son.
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