MANITOBA MOOSE IN THE COMMUNITY
Moose Give from the
Heart to St. Amant’s
Autism Program
THE OPENING FACE OFF
FOR AUTISM AWARENESS
NIGHT WITH COUSINS
PARKER AND MADDEN
By Michelle Gazze
Photos by Jonathan Kozub
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MOOSE PROMOTIONS CREW SELLING PUZZLES INSIDE MTS CENTRE
44 GAME ON
2017 CHAMPIONS EDITION
uring the month of March, the Manitoba Moose launched
their second annual autism awareness campaign in sup-
port of St. Amant’s autism program.
Although World Autism Awareness Day was April 2, 2017, the
Moose have celebrated throughout the entire month of March
leading up to this significant and impactful day. As puzzles are the
symbolism for autism, autographed player puzzles from Patrice
Cormier, Eric Comrie, JC Lipon, Chase De Leo, Quinton Howden,
Jack Roslovic were for sale at Moose home games in March. Play-
ers also wore puzzle-inspired jerseys on Autism Awareness Night
presented by Red River Co-op on March 24, jerseys which were later
auctioned off.
Proceeds from the puzzle sales and autism awareness jersey auc-
tion were donated to St. Amant’s autism program.
This year’s Autism Awareness Game was unique as eight-year-
old cousins, Parker and Madden participated in the special Opening
Face Off presentation. Both cousins and their families have received
support from St. Amant’s autism program and were delighted to be
a part of the game.
To add to the special evening, St. Amant families attending the
Autism Awareness Game were also provided a Guide to the Game.
Created by the Manitoba Moose Hockey Club, the guide is a resource
tool focused on enhancing the game-day experience for families
who support individuals with autism. Post-game, the families in at-