Mooseheads’ Desjardins aims to score for Salvation Army

Halifax Mooseheads forward Gabriel Desjardins is scoring for more than just the Mooseheads this season. The 17 year old second year forward from Montreal has decided to donate $21, with help from the Halifax Mooseheads organization, to The Salvation Army for every point he records this season. Desjardins wears the number 21 jersey for The Mooseheads.

“I spoke with Mooseheads management in the off-season and told them I wanted to help out in the local community. The Salvation Army is a great fit. They help so many families and kids,” stated Desjardins. “Hopefully I can have a good year, raise some money for a great cause, and help our team win some games.”

“The Mooseheads have been wonderful supporters of The Salvation Army over the years. However, this tremendous gesture by an exceptional role model not only raises money, it raises the profile of The Army’s work during the important winter-relief season,” said Diane van Der Horden, Public Relations & Development, Salvation Army, Maritime Division.

Desjardins has 7 points so far this season, generating $147 in contributions to The Salvation Army.   

The Mooseheads and The Salvation Army would also like to thank the following fans who have agreed to match Gab's contributions:

-Merv Edinger from GMAC Real Estate
-Grahame and Joanne McCarville