The University of Ottawa Gee-Gees honoured their teammate who died two weeks before the Panda Game between them and the Carleton University Ravens. "This game was for him.The whole week, we were all saying it, we need this game, for Francis," said teammate Ben Maracle. Perron's family came to the middle of the pitch at TD Place Stadium to pay their respects to him before the start of Satuday's game. At the #pandagame game today, we took a moment to honour @Geegeesfootball teammate, Francis Perron, with his family. [photo Greg Kolz] pic.twitter.com/MKejHbr4m5 —@recteurUOpresPolice watch crowdsThis was the first time the Panda Game has taken place since the start of the pandemic.

Source: CBC News October 02, 2021 23:37 UTC