It was a good ol' hockey game played in one Canada’s hotbeds for the sport, but on Monday winning wasn't the only goal.
Montreal hosted the annual "Five Hole for Food" charity ball hockey tournament at Uniprix Stadium.
The game saw players from all skill levels hit the rinks and play pick-up ball hockey. All they needed was a stick and donation for the local food bank.
The charity tournament is on a 13-city tour, which began in Newfoundland on Canada Day and will wrap up in British Columbia later this month.
Richard Loat, who founded the event, told CTV News that he started it five years ago after seeing the camaraderie that was inspired across Canada by the Vancouver Olympics. The games were punctuated by the country's gold-medal victories in women's and men's hockey.
"This has been about creating something where everyone can give because everyone loves hockey," said Loat.
He added that the tournament provides an outlet for young people, who may not be flush with cash, to help those in need.
"My generation, in many ways, we don't have the massive pocket books to give to charity in a traditional manner, but I think a lot of people can give back, give to the community and be part of a philanthropy (venture) without necessarily writing a big cheque," said Loat.
And all of the donations add up.
Last year, the tournament hit a major milestone, collecting its one-millionth pound of food.
The donations are desperately needed, as close to 850,000 Canadians rely on food banks each month. More than a quarter of them are children.
And in the summer, the demand for donations ramps up.
"Monetary and food donations don't come by as easily and quickly during the summertime because people are busy, they're going on vacation," said Julie Bourbonniere, of the Moisson Montreal, which has partnered with the charity tournament.
The tournament also saw local celebrity chefs, Chuck Hughes chef and co-owner of Garde Manger and Le Bremner, and Danny Smiles, who is also a chef at Le Bremner.
Hughes said the event is important because food should never be a luxury.
"It should be available for all of us, especially in Canada," said Hughes.
"I think we're advanced enough and I think we have enough resources. I think we (also) have enough waste, being a restauranteur it’s a big concern," he added.
With a report from CTV News' Vanessa Lee in Montreal
