Bruins Player David Pastrňák Launches 'Pasta' For Cancer Research

BOSTON — Apparently, October is national pasta month, and as we gear up for the start of the NHL season, one Boston Bruins player is taking pasta month seriously.

Right-winger David Pastrňák is teaming up with Stop & Shop to launch a limited edition penne pasta that will support pediatric cancer research and care at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund.

At just 88 cents a box - and also Pastrňák's jersey number, a percentage of proceeds will go directly to the Jimmy Fund, the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. All while Pastrňák also works to donate pasta to children in need in his native Czech Republic.

According to the NHL, Pastrňák has long maintained that his favorite dish is pasta Bolognese, his pregame meal before Boston Bruins games.

While he's known for being a contender on the ice, Pastrňák is widely recognized for his sense of humor, lightheartedness, and love for pasta, earning him the clever nickname, 'Pasta', by some of his fans. At just 25 years old, he is heading into his eighth NHL season with 200 goals and 427 points under his belt, all with one of the top teams in the league.

"I'm excited to team up with Stop & Shop so fans can make delicious pasta meals at home while supporting Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and the Jimmy Fund," said Pastrňák in a statement.