This weekend Mercyhurst University honored its longtime athletic trainer Mike Folga, who has been battling cancer.

Folga, affectionately called "Folgs" by the athletes, was joined by his family for a ceremonial puck drop before both the women's and men's hockey games on Saturday.

Players and the crowd in the audience all held up signs that read "Fighting for Folgs."

Folga told us the response that he's received, including phone calls from around the globe, has been overwhelming and he couldn't ask for better support.

Funds raised at all the sporting events this weekend will help to cover some of Folga's medical and travel expenses as he battles the disease, and will also support the American Cancer Society.