15 members of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team died after a tragic traffic accident on Friday. Across the NHL and sporting world, teams honored the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League team with a moment of silence before their games. Many teams wore the logo of the Broncos on their helmets. Some had the Broncos name sewn into the back of their jerseys.
The Chicago Blackhawks and Winnipeg Jets had the most powerful pregame ceremony of the night. The Jets and Blackhawks joined in a circle at center ice during a moment of silence and an emotional rendition of the Canadian national anthem.
Other hockey leagues and sporting leagues also honored the Humboldt Broncos as well.
New Jersey Devils vs. Washington Capitals
The #Caps, #Devils and #NHL honored the @HumboldtBroncos prior to faceoff tonight. #pray4humboldt pic.twitter.com/f0e0M8xffi
— Tarik El-Bashir⌨️🎙🏒 (@TarikNBCS) April 7, 2018
Chicago Blackhawks vs. Winnipeg Jets
Tonight we play for the name on our back.
Tonight we play for the Broncos. #PrayersForHumboldt pic.twitter.com/EOeyt6mg8W
— #PrayersForHumboldt (@NHLJets) April 7, 2018
Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks pay tribute to #HumboldtBroncos bus crash victims at Bell MTS Place in Winnipeg. (📷/Jason Halstead /Getty Images) #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/aCaJuDz48Y
— Andrea Woo | 鄔瑞楓 (@AndreaWoo) April 8, 2018
Montreal Canadiens vs. Toronto Maple Leafs
Moment of silence at Air Canada Centre before #Leafs vs. Canadiens for Humboldt Broncos. Teams making a donation in honour of the accident’s 15 victims. pic.twitter.com/W0ETc2Cag0
— Kristen Shilton (@kristen_shilton) April 7, 2018
Backdrop in Leafs room this morning. pic.twitter.com/P26vKHRmkO
— Аrpon Basu (@ArponBasu) April 7, 2018
Vancouver Canucks vs Edmonton Oilers
Moment of silence for the Broncos. 💚💛 #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/Bn9EsX7Txl
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 8, 2018
#Oilers & Canucks players will have decals on their helmets for tonight's game while coaches will wear lapel ribbons. #PrayForHumboldt pic.twitter.com/JgtgErDOfU
— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 7, 2018
Vegas Golden Knights vs. Calgary Flames
Humboldt, we're all playing for you tonight. pic.twitter.com/YJoRsBvscs
— Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) April 8, 2018
Both teams participate in a moment of silence for @HumboldtBroncos together as one hockey community pic.twitter.com/qtXBfPFj9p
— y – Vegas Golden Knights (@GoldenKnights) April 8, 2018
Ottawa Senators vs. Boston Bruins
Before tonight’s game, we pause to offer thoughts to the Humboldt Broncos community and all of those affected by last night’s tragedy. pic.twitter.com/DsB7mxuuR7
— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 7, 2018
Moment of silence for Humboldt at Bruins-Sens as expected. pic.twitter.com/JCZHflwF8W
— Sara Civ (@SaraCivian) April 7, 2018
St. Louis Blues vs. Colorado Avalanche
A moment of silence for all the lives lost and all the families affected.
Our thoughts are with Humboldt. pic.twitter.com/1stM5Xg9JU
— x-Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) April 8, 2018
New York Rangers vs. Philadelphia Flyers
The Rangers and Flyers with a moment of silence for those affected by the Humboldt tragedy. Hockey is family pic.twitter.com/idOmDuSiH5
— Fitz (@FitzGSN_) April 7, 2018
New York Islanders vs. Detroit Red Wings
Moment of silence in Detroit for Humboldt. pic.twitter.com/vHAQiV4zHc
— Craig Custance (@CraigCustance) April 7, 2018
Anaheim Ducks vs. Arizona Coyotes
Together with the @AnaheimDucks and #OurPack we observed a moment of silence tonight for the @HumboldtBroncos. Hockey is family. ❤️#PrayersForHumboldt pic.twitter.com/iHCPtCO89N
— Arizona Coyotes (@ArizonaCoyotes) April 8, 2018
Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes
The @NHLCanes and Lighting hold a moment of silence before tonight's game for the Humboldt Broncos and all of those affected by yesterday's tragedy. pic.twitter.com/ojU1IUzkwl
— FOX Sports Carolinas (@CanesOnFSCR) April 7, 2018
Buffalo Sabres vs. Florida Panthers
Moment of silence in Florida for #Humboldt. #Sabres #FlaPanthers pic.twitter.com/KXfSv4JEcY
— Mike Harrington (@ByMHarrington) April 7, 2018
#PrayersForHumboldt pic.twitter.com/RTFbC1Ereg
— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) April 7, 2018
NHL players and coaches react
Don Cherry on Coach’s Corner
ECHL
Ahead of all #ECHL games this evening, a moment of silence will be observed for those who tragically lost their lives last night in a bus accident involving the Humboldt Broncos of the SJHL. We join the hockey community in sending condolences to those affected by this tragedy.
— ECHL (@ECHL) April 7, 2018
AHL
A moment of silence as we send our strength and love to the @HumboldtBroncos.
Hockey is family and this unthinkable loss touches all of us. Our sincerest condolences to the players, families, friends and loved ones of the Humboldt organization. pic.twitter.com/9lZmXL1fFG
— x – Syracuse Crunch (@SyracuseCrunch) April 7, 2018
NCAA Men’s Hockey
A moment of silence was held before the NCAA men's hockey national title game for the victims of a bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos, a Canadian junior hockey team. pic.twitter.com/mHPB1uJQqy
— ESPN (@espn) April 7, 2018
2018 Kohlman Cup
Great moment at the 2018 Kohlman Cup capturing the moment of silence for the Humboldt Broncos Jr. A hockey team… pic.twitter.com/GS01cZp3aG
— Wisconsin Hockey Now (@wihockeynow) April 8, 2018
WHL
A moment of silence in honour of the Humboldt Broncos #allaboard #MJvsSC #WHLPlayoffs #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/cQaWd5TLbJ
— Moose Jaw Warriors (@MJWARRIORS) April 8, 2018
A wonderful showing of solidarity tonight in Lethbridge as the @WHLHurricanes & @bdnwheatkings along with the officials and coaches stand together for a moment of silence honouring those who died Friday in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash. #HockeyIsFamily #PrayersForHumboldt #yql pic.twitter.com/ZzqYdaPHTr
— Pat Siedlecki (@radiopat258) April 8, 2018
MLB
Joey Votto pays tribute to the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team after Friday's tragedy in Saskatchewan, Canada. ♥️🇨🇦 pic.twitter.com/zb95lTz545
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) April 8, 2018
Before tonight’s game, we held a moment of silence for members of the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team who were involved in a fatal bus accident yesterday evening. 🇨🇦 #PrayersForHumboldt pic.twitter.com/pRPistt0mE
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) April 7, 2018
#RedSox had a moment of silence at Fenway Park for the victims of the bus accident involving the Humboldt Broncos.
— Pete Abraham (@PeteAbe) April 7, 2018
World Curling Championship
A moment of silence for the Humboldt Broncos bus crash victims before the world curling championship in Las Vegas. Many Canadians here. Many from Saskatchewan here. #cbccurl @CBCOlympics @CBCAlerts
— Devin Heroux (@Devin_Heroux) April 7, 2018
