The New York Islanders have continued to be one of the NHL's very best teams with giving back to their community in recent years, whether it's been ex-captain Anders Lee, Kyle Palmieri, or Bo Horvat leading a charge in the community.
Wednesday morning, the National Hockey League Players' Association announced in conjunction with Jean-Gabriel Pageau, another awesome charitable donation.
Pageau, along with the NHLPA, donated 25 sets of hockey equipment to Hockey Loisir Gatineau through the Hull Minor Hockey Association, supporting children in Gatineau with continued access to the sport of hockey.
Pageau grew up and played in Hull & Gatineau for much of his young life, including in the QMJHL.
"It's a sport that's expensive and not a lot of kids have the chance to play," Pageau said in the statement released by the NHLPA. "We just gave 25 more kids the chance to be proud and to have the passion and to be able to have fun and chase their dreams. For me, it all started when I was very young, and I am so grateful for what my parents did. They gave me a chance to play hockey, to meet some friends, and have some goals."
The NHLPA, for their part, expressed gratitude for having Pageau be a part of this.
"Jean-Gabriel's connection to Gatineau makes this donation especially meaningful," Marty Walsh, the NHLPA Executive Director, said. "Through NHLPA Goals & Dreams, players continue to support communities that shaped them and help the next generation of young players feel welcome in the game."
Stick taps to Pageau for giving back in an awesome way, in his hometown.
