Humboldt Broncos receive support from Oilers, Flames, Blue Jays and many others
The Humboldt Broncos are getting support from sports teams not only in Canada but many countries around the world.
A professional hockey team in Germany tweeted on Sunday it was donating 10,000 euros from their game revenues to support the Broncos’ youth hockey program.
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On Monday, a Facebook video was posted of the Ukrainian men’s national hockey team placing flowers outside the Canadian embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine in honour of those who lost their lives in the collision.
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A moment of silence was held before two games over the weekend at the 2018 IIH Ice Hockey U18 World Championship Division II Group A in Latvia.
“We were extremely saddened to learn of the tragic accident involving the Humboldt Broncos hockey team. The international ice hockey community extends its sincerest condolences to the families and friends of those involved,” IIHF president René Fasel said.
Terrible news from Canada as 14 people died when a truck crashed into a bus of a junior hockey team. Our condolences and deepest sympathies to the families and friends of the victims and their hockey community. RIP https://t.co/s196jLpvYx
— IIHF (@IIHFHockey) April 7, 2018
A little closer to home, several Major League Baseball teams have expressed their support, including the Toronto Blue Jays.
Watch Below: Toronto Blue Jays, Texas Rangers hold moment of silence to honour Humboldt Broncos.
The Blue Jays have made pitcher Marcus Stroman’s game-worn hat honouring Humboldt available for auction until April 15 with all proceeds going to the Broncos.
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The Boston Red Sox and Texas Rangers also held moments of silence before their games over the weekend for the victims of the crash.
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Meanwhile, NHL organizations and players have shown an outpouring of support.
Watch Below: NHL clubs pay tribute to Humboldt Broncos with special pre-game ceremonies.
On Sunday, Calgary Flames head coach Glen Gulutzan and Edmonton Oilers head coach Todd McLellan went to Saskatoon to meet with those recovering in hospital from the collision.
Several Canadian Hockey League teams have also paid tribute to the those impacted by the fatal crash.
Watch below: Ontario Junior Hockey League holds minute of silence for Humboldt Broncos after fatal crash.
Watch below: Western NHL teams pay tribute to Humboldt Broncos during pre-game ceremonies.
