Townsfolk overwhelmed by offers to help after theft of Gordie Howe jersey
ASQUITH, Sask. — Folks in a small Saskatchewan town are taking heart at the kindness being shown them after the theft of an autographed Gordie Howe hockey jersey threw the future of the local rink into jeopardy.
People in Asquith had planned to raffle off the jersey — donated by one of Howe’s relatives — to pay for continued upkeep on the arena and allow local kids to play hockey.
But the jersey was stolen recently from where it was being displayed in the rink, leaving volunteers at a loss to how they would be able to keep things going.
However, news stories about their plight have prompted an outpouring of good will from across the country.