Oilers' Leon Draisaitl has heartwarming moment at personal event for fans in Germany

This offseason will be a big one for the Oilers superstar forward, as Draisaitl will also be getting married to his fiancée Celeste Desjardins in Paris this summer. Back in Europe for now, Draisaitl still found some time to give back to his hometown.

Leon Draisaitl visited a rink in Cologne today to give out 29 full sets of equipment to local kids for the next two years at least.

Draisaitl put out a press release along with the intitiave, relaying how special it is for him to personally give back to his hometown, and to take an active role in trying to grow the game in Germany.

Now a bona-fide NHL superstar, Draisaitl heading back to his hometown has to be a special moment for every young player in attendance. Receiving this visit from Draisaitl, some equipment, and some encouragement - these kids will take up the game with great enthusiasm.

Hockey in Germany has been a much more minor sport compared to nearby countries like Finland and Sweden, but with the emergence of stars like Draisaitl and Tim Stutzle, there will be more energy around the sport. Draisaitl's visit will continue to reinforce it.

It's amazing to have an international superstar like Draisaitl on the Oilers, bringing more fans to the game from all over the world - and hopefully also making them Edmonton fans.