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Jets star forward a hit with kids

MARK Scheifele tries his best to share a moment with every child that participates in his annual two-day hockey camp at the Iceplex.

That’s a mammoth task for the Winnipeg Jets centre — there’s 216 kids here this weekend, all wearing cages and No. 55 on their backs.

Jackson Deschambault got his moment with his hero Saturday morning. This fall, the eight-year-old Winnipegger will sign up for his second year of hockey at Kirkfield Westwood Community Centre.

And what words of encouragement did the Jets’ premier forward offer up?