Ice hockey stars will literally be giving the shirts off their backs on Armistice Day to raise money for Erskine veterans' charity.
Glasgow Clan has decided that their home game against rivals Fife Flyers on Saturday, November 11, should be dedicated to raising money for the Bishopton charity that supports former members of the armed forces in Scotland.
The players will be wearing specially designed Remembrance camouflage jerseys during the game that will be auctioned off to fans after the match.
All profits from the auction will go to Erskine veterans' charity.
The players will also be wearing limited-edition jerseys based on a poppy design during their warm-up before the game.
These tops can be won in a Shirt Off The Back prize draw, with tickets costing only £1.
The Clan has also organised a bucket collection during Saturday night’s game at Braehead Arena, with a 7pm face-off.
The winning bidders for the match-night jerseys can also have their photograph taken with the player whose jersey they have successfully bid for.
The Erskine veterans' charity provides unrivalled support to veterans in Scotland, through three care homes and a Veterans Village.
Earlier this week, several Clan players paid Erskine a visit to meet residents and staff and showed off their skills with a hockey stick and a ball. Then some of the residents got the chance to join in the action.
Ian Cumming MBE, Erskine's chief executive, said: "We were absolutely delighted to welcome the Glasgow Clan to Erskine today, where they enjoyed a fun game of hockey with our veterans.
"We are looking forward to joining the team at the Braehead Arena on Armistice Day, and wish them the very best of luck with their match. We are very grateful for their support of Erskine."
Gareth Chalmers, Glasgow Clan managing director, added: "It is only right that on Armistice Day we should be doing something to support the charity that provides so much support to our veterans from the Armed Forces.
"Our fans are well-known for their generosity when it comes to supporting good causes and I hope they will donate as much as they can."
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