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The Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks honoured the Humboldt team by wearing jerseys with the word BRONCOS across their name plates during their regular-season finale at Bell MTS Place Saturday night.

Before the game, a moment of silence was observed, with players from both teams standing in a circle around centre ice.

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The Jets and Blackhawks donated $25,000 to the Broncos while the proceeds from WinnipegB次元官网网址檚 50/50 draw for the night were also donated.

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The Leafs and Montreal Canadiens wore Humboldt Broncos decals on their helmets while playing each other in Toronto Saturday night, as did the Oilers and Canucks, who also wore Broncos-coloured green and yellow lapel ribbons in Edmonton.

Don Cherry spoke briefly about the crash on his CoachB次元官网网址檚 Corner segment before introducing a montage of photos of every member of the Broncos team.

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The tributes extended beyond the hockey world.

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The Blue Jays and Rangers observed a moment of silence on the field before the game. Afterwards, Stroman said he would be auctioning his cap and donating the proceeds to the Broncos.

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A moment of silence was also observed in Las Vegas on Saturday morning, where Brad Gushue and his rink from St. JohnB次元官网网址檚, N.L., is vying for a second straight menB次元官网网址檚 world curling championship.

Saskatchewan Roughriders wide receiver Duron Carter tweeted a pledge to the Broncos on Saturday, saying B次元官网网址淓very touchdown I get this season will be donated to the Humboldt Broncos families! Hope I help this healing process!B次元官网网址�

Melissa Couto, The Canadian Press