"An absolute hero": Cancer-fighting Oilers superfan Ben Stelter passes away
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Date: 10/08/2022

"An absolute hero": Cancer-fighting Oilers superfan Ben Stelter passes away
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Aug 11 2022, 12:05 am
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Ben Stelter, the six-year-old who captured hearts of Edmonton Oilers players and fans alike last season, has passed away. 

He was battling glioblastoma, a type of brain cancer. 

“The world lost the most special boy and an absolute hero last night,” Mike Stelter, Ben’s dad, wrote in a tweet on Wednesday. “Ben, you were the best son we could ever hope for and you were my best bud ever. Your sisters were so lucky to have you as such a sweet brother. You fought so long and hard and beat so many odds.”


Ben was diagnosed when he was four. 

He underwent four rounds of chemotherapy and 30 radiation treatment sessions to remove it, but the tumour returned before Christmas, prompting Ben to continue his battle with additional rounds of radiation. 


Ben was introduced to Oil Country when he won hearts as the Scotiabank Skater in advance of Edmonton’s 5-2 win against the San Jose Sharks on March 25. 

The Oilers won 10 straight games with him in attendance.

Ben was also presented with his own hockey card featuring him and Connor McDavid, as well as a larger replica signed by the Oilers, last week. His official trading card became available in an e-Pack for a limited time, with proceeds going to the Kids With Cancer Society.

“I had the opportunity to meet Ben earlier this year and just fell in love with him right away,” McDavid said in late March. “He lights up every room he’s in.”