Brett Pesce to participate in charity game featuring NHL stars
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 28, 2026, 2:59 AM
Last updated Jul 28, 2026
New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce will take part in the Shoulder Check Showcase charity game on July 30 at Martire Family Arena, Sacred Heart University. The game supports the HT40 Foundation, promoting mental health awareness, established in memory of Hayden Thorsen, a young hockey player who died by suicide. Pesce noted the event's growth from a small venue to a full arena, drawing more NHL players each year. The charity emphasizes the importance of reaching out to those in need and fostering social connections.
- •Shoulder Check Showcase scheduled for July 30, 2026.
- •Proceeds benefit the HT40 Foundation for mental health awareness.
- •Event started in memory of Hayden Thorsen, who died by suicide.
- •More NHL players are joining each year, reflecting the fundraiser's growth.
- •Pesce emphasizes the importance of checking in on others' well-being.
- 2:59 AMYahoo Sports — Devils’ Brett Pesce explains why upcoming charity game with NHL stars means so much
"New Jersey Devils defenseman Brett Pesce will compete alongside a number of other NHL stars in the Shoulder Check Showcase charity game on July 30 at Martire Family Arena on the campus of Sacred Heart University.
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