NORTHBROOK, IL — Like it did last year, the Glenbrook North Hockey Club team decided it wanted to make a difference by raising money for the American Cancer Society. Through the Glenbrook North's Relay for Life program, the players, camped out in front of Northbrook grocery stores like Jewel-Osco and Mariano's to raise nearly $2,500.

"Having the opportunity to raise money for such a good cause is something that our team takes serious pride in," GBN Hockey Club Green Captain Owen Just told Patch. "We hope that by donating our time and raising awareness for this charity, we can play a role in finding a cure."

Just, a forward on the team, mentioned that the reason players chose the American Cancer Society is because "every single family has been touched by cancer in some way, no matter how big or small." He's hoping the team's effort can contribute to the non-profit's efforts to find a cure for cancer.

Throughout the season, the club is hoping to raise $5,000 for the American Cancer Society, putting its recent efforts almost halfway there at $2,473.

"Being able to spend time together outside of the rink and come together for a meaningful cause has made us much closer as a team," Just said. "Our continued efforts to help raise money and bring awareness to Relay for Life throughout the year is a much bigger battle than anything we’ll come across on the ice."

Glenbrook North began its season in September. The team competes in the Scholastic Hockey League, where the varsity Green squad currently sits in fourth place in the standings with a record of 3 wins and 1 loss. The junior-varsity team is off to a 1-1-1 start and is in ninth place.

Evan Poulakidas is the varsity Green head coach, with Paul Gauger and Ben Stein serving as assistants, according to the team's website. Jeff Marks is the varsity Gold head coach, with Frankie Pintz on staff as an assistant coach. Austin Spahr is the junior-varsity head coach. Rob Schmidt is the goalie coach.

GLENBROOK NORTH HOCKEY CLUB ROSTER (GREEN)

• 2 Brady Henricksen (Defense)
• 4 Jacob Smith (D)
• 5 Alan Adanin (D)
• 11 Ryan Rossi (Forward)
• 16 Aidan Siegel (F)
• 17 Michael Dimoff (F)
• 19 Joshua Genin (F)
• 20 Connor Steiner (F)
• 25 James Dahlke (F)
• 27 Avi Schoenberg (F)
• 28 Colin Cyphers (F)
• 29 John Raub (F)
• 34 Jake McDermott (F)
• 35 Nate Kasdan (Goalie)
• 47 Jack Liebers (F)
• 65 Noah Wilson (D)
• 66 Noah Masinter (F)
• 70 Michael Reyderman (G)
• 72 Mark Marsarski (D)
• 86 Ryan Sandler (F)
• 87 Conor Katsamakis (D)
• 91 Cooper Shaln (F)
• 96 Anthony Rafalowski (F)
• 97 Owen Just (F)
• 98 Jordan Kane (D)

To contribute to the Glenbrook North Hockey's Club's fundraising effort, visit its page on the American Cancer Society's website here.