It was an emotional start to Wednesday night’s Steinbach Pistons game at the Southeast Event Centre as longtime volunteer and fan Tasha Wiese was honoured with a ceremonial puck drop.

Wiese, who has spent the past several months recovering from sepsis and multiple amputations, said the moment overwhelmed her with gratitude.

“I was very nervous. It was very, very emotional for me,” she said. “When I heard Jamie Roy say my name and start describing what happened to me, the tears started. Tahnee, my sister, pushed me onto the ice, more tears. I was so overwhelmed I didn’t know until afterwards that everyone stood up and applauded me. When you’re in the struggle every day it’s easy to forget how far you’ve come. The evening was a moment to appreciate that.”

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