Skates were laced and hockey sticks were at the ready as the Saint Paul Police Department took to the ice for a good cause at the TRIA Rink yesterday. The 11th annual Northland Cup Charitable Hockey Game not only showcased the athletic prowess of our local law enforcement but also brought the community together to support victims of domestic violence. The event drew a supportive crowd, eager to see their men and women in blue hit the ice, according to the Saint Paul Police Department.

While the clashing of sticks and the cheers from the stands filled the arena with electricity, the real win was for the Saint Paul and Ramsey County Domestic Abuse Intervention Project, a lifeline for more than 8,000 victims annually, as per the Saint Paul Police Department.