Calgary Flames try to beat Townsend Tigers to snap four-decade losing streak [Video]

A dozen Calgary Flames players traded their skates for wheelchairs in the annual Townsend Tigers Tilt at the Alberta Children’s Hospital.

It’s an annual event that has spanned 41 years, and each year, the Tigers have taken the game against some of the world’s best hockey players.

“They come prepared, and we thought it was going to be a walk in the park,” said Flames defenceman Rasmus Andersson.

Casey Darling, 7, suffered a traumatic brain injury when he was younger. He relies on the care of nurses and doctors at ACH but says he was excited to play with his favourite players.

“Because they play, because they play with me,” he said.

His mom Crystal says this day is one she, too, will always remember.

“It just lights up his life and even us, getting to watch him play and do all that, she said.

“It’s exciting; you don’t get …