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P.K. Subban to host comedy gala at Just for Laughs

The Canadian Press Published Wednesday, May 18, 2016 4:16PM EDT Last Updated Wednesday, May 18, 2016 5:38PM EDT

Montreal Canadiens defenceman P.K. Subban speaks to reporters after the team's practice Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014 in Brossard. (Ryan Remiorz / THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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P.K. Subban is stickhandling a new role: comedy host.

The Montreal Canadiens defenceman is teaming up with the Just For Laughs Festival for the "P.K. Subban's All-Star Comedy Gala" on Aug. 1 in Montreal.

Proceeds raised by the P.K. Subban Foundation for the gala will be donated to the Montreal Children's Hospital Foundation.

Last year, Subban and his foundation pledged at least $10 million to the hospital, billed as the largest philanthropic commitment ever made by a professional athlete in Canada.

Other headlining gigs slated for this summer's Just For Laughs fest include Canadian comics Russell Peters and Howie Mandel joining forces for the CW Network's "Howie Mandel Gala" slated for July 29.

"The Kids in the Hall" alum Scott Thompson will host the 18th edition of "Homegrown Comics" on July 29.