Why the other options are wrong:

• new medical equipment purchases.: New medical equipment is what the money will buy, but the main story is the fundraising hockey game itself.
• economic impacts of winter tourism.: The report is not primarily about economic impacts of winter tourism.
• staffing challenges at a local arena.: Staffing limits were briefly mentioned, but they are not the main topic.

Correct Answer: ticket sales, merchandise, and an auction.

Why this is correct: The transcript says proceeds came from ticket sales, merchandise, and a live auction held between periods. These were the three main sources of funds at the event.

Why the other options are wrong:

• a government grant and private gifts.: There is no mention of a government grant or private gifts as funding sources.
• only corporate donations from local firms.: Local businesses provided sponsorship to cover arena costs, but the funds raised came from tickets, merchandise, and the auction.
• online crowdfunding and social media drives.: Online crowdfunding and social media drives are not mentioned.

Correct Answer: local business sponsorship covered arena costs.

Why this is correct: The transcript says sponsorship from twelve local businesses helped cover arena costs, allowing more money to go directly to the hospital. Because businesses paid for the arena, more of the ticket and auction money could be donated.

Why the other options are wrong:

• arena staffing costs were reduced.: Arena staffing costs were not reduced - staffing limits actually prevented opening more seating.
• adult ticket prices were increased.: The report does not say adult ticket prices were increased.
• additional seating was sold.: Additional seating was considered but not sold because of staffing limits.

Correct Answer: buying neonatal monitoring equipment.

Why this is correct: The transcript says hospital foundation representatives confirmed the funds will support the purchase of neonatal monitoring equipment, rather than general operations. This is the specific use of the money.

Why the other options are wrong:

• supporting local hospitality workers.: The funds are not for supporting hospitality workers.
• expanding general hospital services.: The money is for neonatal equipment specifically, not general hospital services.
• upgrading hockey facilities.: The funds are for hospital equipment, not hockey facilities.

Correct Answer: expand the event format in future years.

Why this is correct: The report says organisers have already confirmed the charity game will return in February and are discussing adding a women's alumni team for the first time. This suggests they may expand the event format in the future.

Why the other options are wrong:

• question whether the event will continue.: The event is confirmed to continue, so there is no question about whether it will last.
• move the game to another city.: There is no mention of moving the game to another city.
• set lower fundraising targets.: No lower future fundraising target is mentioned. The organisers have confirmed the game will return and are discussing adding a women's alumni team.