Lewiston firefighter Corey Higgins arrives at The Colisee in Lewiston on Friday with his children in tow as they assist carrying his gear ahead of the Battle of the Badges hockey game. The fundraiser, pitting the Lewiston Fire Department against the Lewiston Police Department, was held to raise money for Topsham Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Gerry Pineau who was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer.  Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Bill Soucy gears up in the Fire Department locker room Friday at The Colisee in advance of the Battle of the Badges, a hockey fundraiser pitting the Lewiston Fire Department against the Lewiston Police Department. The event raised money for Topsham Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Gerry Pineau who was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Nicole Adams sells a 50/50 ticket to Jeremy Dulac on Friday at The Colisee ahead of a fundraising hockey game. Assisting Adams are her children, Madeline, on the far left, Gabrielle and Thomas. The Battle of the Badges, between the Lewiston Fire and Police departments, was held to raise money for Topsham Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Gerry Pineau who was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer.  Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Lewiston Firefighter Corey Higgins gears up to play goalie Friday night during the Battle of the Badges hockey fundraiser between the Lewiston Fire Department and the Lewiston Police Department. The event at The Colisee raised money for Topsham Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Gerry Pineau who was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer. Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Iliana Talley, 5, makes it clear who her family is rooting for Friday during the Battle of the Badges fundraiser between the Lewiston Fire and Police departments. She is sitting next to her brother Paul Avery, 7, and her father, Paul Talley. The event raised money for Topsham Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Gerry Pineau who was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer.  Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Firefighters David Murphy, Todd Leclerc and Lt. Kevin Bergeron cheer on their firefighter teammates Friday during the Battle of the Badges, a fundraiser between the Lewiston Fire Department and the Lewiston Police Department at The Colisee. The event raised money for Topsham Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Gerry Pineau who was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer.  Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

Topsham Fire and Rescue Deputy Chief Gerry Pineau attended the Battle of the Badges fundraiser Friday between the Lewiston Fire and Police departments at The Colisee. Pineau was diagnosed with Stage 3 cancer, and the event was a fundraiser to help with his bills. Pineau left the game early due to fatigue.  Andree Kehn/Sun Journal

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