Boston Bruins color defender Jake DeBrusk has shown plenty of generosity to his neighbors in Edmonton, his hometown.
On August 27, the 26-year-old attacker surprised a group of children while one of them was celebrating his birthday. DeBrusk took the time to play shoe hockey with the little athletes and even gifted them an autographed stick.
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Let’s say he needed to make new friends in this town where the Oilers rule. The young goalkeeper of this impromptu game proudly wore the uniform of the local hero.
🚨Good guy alert! 🚨
Yesterday we had a birthday party in the neighborhood and the kids were playing street hockey. Bruins forward Jake DeBrusk lives on the streets, so he came out with a signed game-used racquet and hung out with the kids. DAYS DONE! Hunter was also a rock star. pic.twitter.com/XqUOdV37qv
– NOBES (@KrisNoble71) August 27, 2023
DeBrusk is entering the final season of his two-year, $8 million contract. The Albertan had the best season of his career in 2022–2023 after collecting 50 points, including 27 goals, in 64 meetings with the Bruins.