NHL arenas to band together tonight in tribute to healthcare, frontline and essential workers

According to a report from NHL insider Chris Johnston of Sportsnet “more than half” of the NHL’s 31 arenas will band together this evening in a showing of support for healthcare workers and essential workers on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19.

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More than half of NHL arenas will participate in #lightitblue tonight at 8 p.m. -- turning on blue lights as a sign of gratitude and support for healthcare, frontline and essential workers. Among them are Scotiabank Arena, Bell MTS Place and the buildings around Rogers Place.
— Chris Johnston (@reporterchris) April 9, 2020

Incredible. I have to say that I’m absolutely loving these symbolic gestures during just a trying time. Symbolism sometimes doesn’t get you anywhere, but it’s really heartening to see communities come together because of gestures like this.

Stay tuned for more info on tonight’s events.

NHL arenas to band together tonight in tribute to healthcare, frontline and essential workers

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