**🏒 BREAKING NEWS: Montreal Canadiens’ Lane Hutson Donates \$17 Million to Turn Historic Home Into Shelter for the Homeless**
**Montreal, QC —** Montreal Canadiens defenseman **Lane Hutson** is making headlines off the ice yet again — this time for a remarkable act of compassion. The rising NHL star has donated an astonishing **\$17 million** to convert a historic property in **downtown Montreal** into a **comprehensive shelter for the homeless**.
This transformative initiative will offer not only emergency housing, but also long-term support services, including mental health counseling, addiction recovery programs, job training, and reintegration support — aiming to tackle homelessness at its roots.
> “Montreal isn’t just where I play — it’s home,” said Hutson at a press conference earlier today. “And I believe everyone deserves a safe place to call home.”
The donation comes at a critical time, as homelessness continues to rise in major cities across Canada. Hutson’s contribution is expected to fund not only the renovation of the property, but also its operational costs for the next five years.
Local leaders and nonprofit organizations have praised the move as a “game-changer” for the city’s most vulnerable.
> “Lane Hutson is not just a hockey hero — he’s a humanitarian,” said Mayor **Valérie Plante**. “This act of generosity will leave a lasting impact on our city.”
Construction is slated to begin this summer, with the shelter expected to open its doors by mid-2026.
This is not Hutson’s first charitable effort — earlier this year, he funded youth hockey scholarships and mental health programs for teenagers in the greater Montreal area. But this \$17 million donation marks his most significant philanthropic endeavor to date.
Fans, teammates, and community members have flooded social media with praise, calling the young defenseman “a true role model” both on and off the ice.
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