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Jets, Blackhawks Honor Humboldt Broncos After Fatal Bus Crash

The Winnipeg Jets and Chicago Blackhawks joined together Saturday night at Bell MTS Place to honor the Humboldt Broncos after 15 people were killed Friday when a truck collided with a bus carrying members of the junior hockey team in Saskatchewan.

Before the puck was dropped, players from the Jets and Blackhawks came together at center ice for a moment of silence:

#PrayersForHumboldt

Tonight we play for the name on our back. Tonight we play for the Broncos. #PrayersForHumboldt https://t.co/EOeyt6mg8W

Both squads also had their nameplates replaced with the word "Broncos," as their Twitter accounts documented:

#PrayersForHumboldt

Tonight we wear "Broncos" on the back of our jerseys, symbolizing the unity and support of our hockey communities coming together as one for the Humboldt Broncos' family.