The Boston Bruins honored the victims of the mass shooting in Maine with a commemorative jersey before their 4-3 loss on Thursday night to the Anaheim Ducks.
The black jersey was hung up on the glass behind the home bench by goalie Jeremy Swayman, a University of Maine alum, and read “Lewiston Strong” with the number 207, representing the area code of Maine.
“Lewiston is in our hearts,” the Bruins X account wrote with two heart emojis.
The team also wore Maine stickers on the back of their helmets for Wednesday’s game.
The Bruins announced Thursday that they will be helping those affected by the shooting that has killed at least 18 people in Lewiston, which is 137 miles north of Boston.
The team said it will be donating at least $100,000 and will also be auctioning off player-signed hockey sticks that benefit victims’ families.
A hockey jersey hangs behind the Boston Bruins bench as a tribute to the victims of the mass shooting in Lewiston, Maine. Getty Images“The Boston Bruins and the Boston Bruins Foundation are heartbroken by the tragic and horrifying events in Lewiston, Maine, on October 25,” the Bruins said on a fundraising page. “Maine is a special part of the Bruins family and our hearts are with those affected by this terrible tragedy. In that spirit, the Boston Bruins Foundation is pledging a minimum of $100,000 to those affected by these horrific events in Lewiston.”
Bruins head coach Jim Montgomery, who played his college hockey at the University of Maine, spoke about the shooting on Wednesday.
“I want to start out by recognizing the horrific and tragic event that happened in Lewiston, Maine,” Montgomery told reporters. “The Boston Bruins offer our sympathy and condolences to the victims and families that suffered.
“I personally spent four wonderful years at the University of Maine and I know how great the culture is in that state and I know how great the people are and my heartfelt sympathies to everybody that’s impacted.”
Head coach Jim Montgomery played college hockey at the University Maine. Getty ImagesThe Patriots, Red Sox, and Celtics — who have a G League affiliate in Maine about 45 miles from the shooting — all put out statements about the tragedy.






