The NHL Officials Association went above and beyond for a young boy with aspirations of becoming a referee when he grows up.

Reddit user Jowilant said her son Ben, who's in Grade 3, emailed the association to ask some questions about the profession. He not only received a response from referee Tom Chmielewski, but was also gifted a care package that included an official NHL rule book, two whistles, and a handwritten note.

"Thank you for your interest in the life of an NHL referee. Hope I was able to give you some useful information," Chmielewski wrote. "Best of luck in your future. Always work hard and have fun. All the best."

Courtesy: r/hockey

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