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Humboldt Broncos receive support from Oilers, Flames, Blue Jays and many others

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The Humboldt Broncos are getting support from around the world, including from sports teams not only in Canada but many countries internationally.

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.

READ MORE: Body in Humboldt Broncos crash misidentified

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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Ukraine’s national hockey team pays tribute to Humboldt Broncos

READ MORE: Here are the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash

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.

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“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.

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. 

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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.

READ MORE: Powerful photos show a grieving Humboldt as a nation mourns horrific tragedy

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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READ MORE: NHL players, coaches ‘devastated’ by news of Humboldt bus crash

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. 

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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.

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Watch below: Ontario Junior Hockey League holds minute of silence for Humboldt Broncos after fatal crash. 

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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. 

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Western NHL teams pay tribute to Humboldt Broncos during pre-game ceremonies

GoFundMe campaign for those affected by the deadly Humboldt Broncos bus crash quickly became one of the top campaigns in history.

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The fundraiser was initially set for $10,000 but within 24 hours, it had raised more than $1 million. By Tuesday morning, it had passed $7 million.

“We’ve seen more than 70,000 people donate and we’ve seen donations come in from more than 65 countries,” CEO Rob Solomon said.

READ MORE: GoFundMe for Humboldt Broncos 1 of top 5 largest campaigns across the globe 

Messages of support were being sent from as far away as Abu Dhabi.

An Alberta curriculum school there has many teachers from Alberta and one teacher, from Vegreville, shared a photo of staff sending their thoughts and prayers to Humboldt.

Alberta curriculum Maplewood School in Abu Dhabi sends thoughts and support to Humboldt.
Alberta curriculum Maplewood School in Abu Dhabi sends thoughts and support to Humboldt. Courtesy: Morgana Larsen

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