Jake Allen's Hockey Impact: Gear & Charity

From NHL coverage, this is your March 21st update.

New Jersey doubles goal tender Jake Allen turn heads on the ice with a stellar showing

against the Washington capitals stopping 26 of, 27 shots for a save for Scenage near

perfect.

Off the ring though, he's making an even bigger impact through charity.

Raising over $1 million total via his own program 34, Foundation, the NHL Players Association

goals and dreams initiative and support for Hockey New Brunswick to help kids afford

Hockey gear.

Hockey equipment costs a ton these days, hundreds on the low end, up to $3,000 for top stuff,

putting the sport out of reach for many.

Families.

Allen stepped up big time, donating over $40,000 worth of gear to youth programs in his

home province of New Brunswick, including 25 full sets just this past January with

goalie equipment included.

Schools in the program's praise Allen as a top regular contributor and role model who

never forgets his roots.

Hockey New Brunswick calls him an ambassador who's giving cash like $15,000 back in 2019

to cover registration and gear for.

Local kids plus show enough for camps and messages of support.

Through program 34, started in 2015 and named for his Jersey number, he's hosted golf

tournaments raising over $600,000 dollars to break down barriers like poverty for young

players.

His latest event pulled in $60,000 dollars for eight local groups.

As Allen settles into his five-year, $9 million deal with the devils, his giving shows

no signs of slowing, ensuring more kids get a shot at.

The game he loves and helping keep hockey thriving for the next generation.