Former NHLer From Deloraine Skates On Top Of Mountain

A former NHLer from Deloraine had the opportunity of a life time.

"I filled out a sheet, like an essay type thing on what I would do for hockey," explained Don Dietrich. "With the help of my family, I won it. I was one of eleven people who were invited up to go on the rink that was built up there in the Rocky Mountains. The closest town was a resort by the name of Panorama, and it was on Shamrock lake about 9,200 feet up."

Dietrich noted at almost 10,000 feet your lungs don't work like you are used to.

He stated it was a very touching experience, and upon coming over the crest of the mountain tears filled his eyes.

"I can only explain it one way, and that would be to say if there was a Heaven on Earth, I've been there," shared the former New Jersey and Chicago Blackhawks player.

He is one of the 100,000 Canadians who live with Parkinson's, which he believed to be a helping factor in getting chosen for this experience.