Plymouth’s own Chris Osgood to be roasted for a good cause
Pictured is a scene from last year’s Jamie Daniels Foundation fundraiser.
The Jamie Daniels Foundation will host an unforgettable night of laughter, community and purpose at its signature fundraising event, the 2026 Celebrity Roast of Chris Osgood, three-time Stanley Cup champion and Detroit Red Wings legend, on Saturday, August 29, at the MotorCity Casino Hotel (2901 Grand River Ave. in Detroit).
Now in its fifth year, the event, hosted by longtime Detroit sportscaster John Keating, will support the nonprofit’s mission of helping young people and families across Michigan prevent and overcome substance use disorder by supporting collegiate recovery initiatives, school-based education programs, compassionate clinical care and parent resources.
Great cause rises from tragedy
Jamie Daniels, son of Lisa Daniels-Goldman and Ken Daniels, Detroit Red Wings play-by-play announcer, died tragically 10 years ago on Dec. 7, 2016, at the age of 23, after ingesting a lethal dose of a synthetic opioid that included a mix of heroin laced with fentanyl seven months into his recovery journey.
Out of their unimaginable loss, Jamie’s parents founded the Jamie Daniels Foundation two years later in 2018 to ensure Jamie’s legacy will be defined through helping others with substance use disorder know they don’t have to face this challenge alone.
“Time has passed, but the love and the ache remain just as present as we carry Jamie with us in our memories, our work, and the hope we offer other young people and families,” said the Daniels family.
“Our promise has always been to honor Jamie by helping others, and every ticket sold, sponsorship secured, and contribution to this fundraiser helps ensure families never have to face these challenges alone.”
Roast details
Registration begins at 5:30 p.m. with cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and a silent auction starting at 6 p.m.
Dinner and a live auction begin at 7 p.m. and the hilarious roast celebrating one of Detroit’s all-time hockey greats is at 8:30 p.m.
The panel of roasters are Kris Draper, former Detroit Red Wing player; Darren Pang, TNT/Chicago Blackhawks analyst; Neil Little, former NHL/AHL Philadelphia Flyers goaltender, and Jim Ralph, retired professional hockey player.
Tickets are $300 per person, and sponsorship opportunities are still available by clicking here.
