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Charlottetown Islanders defenceman nominated for humanitarian player of the year

Article content Charlottetown Islanders defenceman Max Jardine is in the running for a Golden Pucks award in the Quebec Maritimes Junior Hockey League (QMJHL). Article content Article content The 20-year-old Jardine, who has one year of eligibility remaining, is one of three finalists for humanitarian of the year. Article content The Golden Pucks will be presented in Quebec City on June 5. Article content Since joining the Islanders during the 2023-24 season, Jardine has been one of the Islanders' most active players giving back to the local community. Article content Article content Isles Assistant Captain Max Jardine is a finalist for the @QMJHL Humanitarian of the Year! From Special Olympics PEI to Make-A-Wish, minor hockey, anti-bullying & more — Max gives back in a big way. Full Details • — Charlottetown Islanders (@IslandersHKY) May 21, 2025 Article content Jardine, from Miramichi, N.B., partnered with Special Olympics P.E.I. and the Islanders to host the Charlottetown Islanders Special Olympics Spotlight during home games at Eastlink Centre in the 2024-25 season. Article content Jardine, who was named an assistant captain last season, also willingly volunteers his time to help at local minor hockey practices and has volunteered with Make-A-Wish. Jardine's efforts played a role in raising $10,000 to grant a child's wish. Article content Jardine was very active in the Islanders hosting Make-A-Wish ambassadors at a home game during the 2024-25 season. Article content As part of Crime Stoppers, Jardine has participated in anti-bullying campaigns in P.E.I. schools and he also supports the IWK Foundation. Article content Article content Jardine continues to give back to the P.E.I. community during the summer as well. An infielder with the Charlottetown Gaudet's Auto Body Islanders' senior men's baseball team, Jardine supports both baseball and hockey camps in the summer. Article content Also nominated for humanitarian of the year are Baie-Comeau defenceman Anthony Lavoie and Rimouski forward Jacob Mathieu. Article content