Canadiens forward Michael Cammalleri is paying tribute to Quebec-based soliders who have recently returned from Afghanistan by providing tickets to 21 homes games for the troops and their families.

Cammalleri and soldier

Photograph by : John Kenney

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Called Cammy's Heroes, the program will allow 21 members of the Canadian Forces and their families take in a Canadiens game at the Bell Centre. The contribution is being made through the Military Families Fund.

"I wanted to get involved with our troops and come up with something for the soldiers, because I have a great deal of admiration for their courage and commitment," Cammalleri said in a statement.

On each of those 21 game nights, Cammalleri's guests will have the opportunity to meet him before the game, have their photo taken with him and receive a souvenir gift.

"On behalf of the 2,000 soldiers from Quebec in the Forces who have courageously served our country overseas and who have returned from Afghanistan just a few days ago, I would like to extend our sincere gratitude to Michael Cammalleri for his gesture towards our valiant troops by inviting them to be part of the game," Brigadier General Guy Laroche, Commander of Land Forces Quebec Area, said in the statement.