What becomes Saul's escape from the horrors of St. Jerome's? (ch. 22)

On the last day before the ice melts, Saul notices that another man has joined Leboutilier to watch his practice. When Saul leaves the ice, the man, who Saul recognizes as Ojibway, introduces himself as Fred Kelly and tells Saul about Native hockey tournaments. Then he offers him a spot on a team called the Moose, and a place in his home, away from the school. Saul decides to accept his offer and leaves St. Jerome for good.