It's a sad day in Alberta as Oilers superfan Ben Stelter has lost his fight with cancer..Stelter captured the hearts of all Albertans and the Edmonton Oilers while staying brave during his battle with the disease..“The world lost the most special boy and an absolute hero last night,” his dad Mike Stelter posted to Twitter on Tuesday..“Your sisters were so lucky to have you as such a sweet brother. You fought so long and hard and beat so many odds.”.Thousands of Twitter users have taken to social media to express sincere condolences to the Stelter family..Ben was only four when he was was diagnosed with glioblastoma which is an aggressive type of brain cancer. He underwent surgery to have the tumour removed, as well as several rounds of treatments..During the Battle of Alberta, Ben gave hope to the Edmonton Oilers in their playoff run and even caught the eye of some Calgary Flames players who also showed support for the 6-year-old boy battling cancer..The Edmonton Oilers said the club was “mourning the passing of our dear friend, number one fan, good luck charm and inspiration, Ben Stelter.”.“Ben came into all of our lives at a time when we needed some hope and inspiration,” the team stated..“At a time when he was going through his own struggles with his illness, he and his family gave us their time and their friendship, allowing to get to know Ben and be touched by his charm, his courage and his infectious giggle. He was such a huge part of what made last season so special to all of us and forever more we will ‘Play La Bamba’ in his memory.”.UCP leadership Candidate Brian Jean also expressed condolences to the family.."I lost my son Michael seven years ago and it still hurts every time I talk about him. Ben was a very special little boy, I have some idea of the pain his parents are going through, and I want them to know that so many people are sending them good thoughts and that they will be in the prayers of millions," Jean said..The Western Standard would also like to express its sincere condolences to the Stelter family.
