Number of Participants: 23
Hours Donated: 4
Value of Time Served: $3,201
Event Type: Children & Youth
Activity: Boys Ice Hockey
School: Oswego High School
Date: February 9, 2026
Location:
Oswego High School
Buccaneer Boulevard, Oswego
NY
About:
The Oswego Buccaneers Hockey program recently brought its community together for a powerful and heartfelt evening dedicated to honoring the lives of Austin and Carter Vashaw. The special event aimed to raise awareness for pediatric brain cancer and mental health while remembering two young men who were deeply connected to the Oswego hockey family.
Prior to the game, a ceremony was held to celebrate Austin and Carter’s lives and the lasting impact they had on teammates, friends, and supporters throughout the community. The tribute created a meaningful opportunity for reflection, unity, and support, reminding everyone in attendance of the strength that comes from standing together during difficult times.
Awareness events like this highlight the important role athletic programs can play in bringing attention to critical health issues while fostering compassion and connection. By using the platform of sport to honor Austin and Carter, the Buccaneers helped amplify conversations around pediatric brain cancer research, mental health awareness, and the importance of supporting families facing unimaginable challenges.
The evening served as a powerful reminder that teams are more than competitors on the ice — they are families who rally around one another in moments of both celebration and remembrance. Through their tribute, Oswego Buccaneers Hockey demonstrated the enduring spirit of community and the meaningful impact student-athletes can make far beyond the game.
