NHL ref sends excellent care package to third grader

Via Reddit user Jowilant.

A third grader reached out to the NHL officials association and got a great response.

Via reddit user Jowliant, comes the story of a young child who wants to be a referee of all things when he grows up.

The officials association got Tom Chmielewski in touch with the boy, and the two exchanged emails.

Then, Chmielewski sent a care package.

A care package sent by NHL referee Tom Chmielewski. (Via Reddit user Jowliant)

By our count: Four logo stickers, three rubber pucks, two brass whistles, and an official NHL rulebook. (There’s also a hat and an NHL 100 emblem.)

Chmielewski also signed the rulebook, encouraging his newest fan to “work hard and have fun.”

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