Helmet decals, cartoons and hockey sticks: #HumboldtStrong tributes

From the international viral hashtag of #sticksoutforHumboldt, to artwork, poems and music – the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy is continuing to inspire heartfelt tributes from around the world.

The gesture of leaving hockey sticks, headsets and stats sheets out for those lost in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has gone global.

The Hockey Hall of Fame and NHL teams have adopted the gesture along with various government houses, police and fire halls and the Royal Canadian Air Force Snowbirds.

NHL players have all been sent decals with the Humboldt Broncos logo to wear on their helmets during the playoffs if they so choose.

To the community of Humboldt and all of those affected by this tragedy, we stand with you #HumboldtStrong #PutYourSticksOut pic.twitter.com/jo9q3flKiH

— Hockey Hall of Fame (@HockeyHallFame) April 10, 2018

Here if you need 'em, boys. 💚💛 #PutYourStickOut #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/3xjYbSiaCI

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 10, 2018

This one’s for you, boys. #SticksOutForHumboldt pic.twitter.com/LfL7qsbKtT

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 10, 2018

True class act by Crosby 🙌🏻💚 pic.twitter.com/Tkrpf95TLZ

— NHL Chirps (@ryanchirpz) April 10, 2018

We received a package from the NHL this morning ( as did everyone else) with these HUMBOLDT BRONCOS helmet decals to put on our helmets if we wanted. It wasn’t a hard decision we are going to put the decals on our home and road helmets to show our support. pic.twitter.com/3eQkmaufeV

— Dana Heinze (@RealDanaHeinze) April 11, 2018

As the Stanley Cup Playoffs begin tonight, Humboldt remains in our thoughts and prayers. No matter who we cheer for, from coast-to-coast-to-coast, tonight #weareallbroncos #SticksOutForHumboldt #PrayforHumboldtBroncos pic.twitter.com/Hj4pvcgZeX

— All Canada (@All_Canada) April 11, 2018

Very nice. #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/QMYqZcixF0

— Rolly Payne (@RollyPayne4) April 11, 2018

Our thoughts continue to be with the families and friends of the victims, the community of Humboldt and the Humboldt Broncos hockey club. #Humboldt #HumboldtStrong #SticksOutForHumboldt #PutYourSticksOut ^sm pic.twitter.com/XSdR1YZ8G2

— RCMP Saskatchewan (@RCMPSK) April 11, 2018

With deepest sympathies, from our #RCNavy family to yours. #HumboldtStrong #HumboldtBroncos #PutYourStickOut pic.twitter.com/G8Ds167LWc

— Canadian Navy (@RCN_MRC) April 10, 2018

Tonight, and for 15 nights, the dome of the @SKLegAssembly will be lit up in @HumboldtBroncos colours. #PrayersForHumboldt #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/HZv8P4Xl4l

— Government of Saskatchewan (@SKGov) April 10, 2018

A Book of Condolence for the Humboldt Broncos in the Rotunda of the Provincial Legislature. The public are welcome to come to the Legislature and sign the book. #HumboldtBroncos #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/AxnmxJBavZ

— Gareth Dillistone (@CTVGareth) April 11, 2018

Budget Day at Sask Legislature. #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/xBl4heGPGa

— Murray Wood (@saskmur) April 10, 2018

Darcy and Mark….I never truly had a chance to thank you for how you treated me on my visits to Humboldt. So I have left some coaching supplies on the porch that I know you will need as you continue to coach and lead your boys. Rest easy fellas. #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/unfZ33jiQN

— Curtis Hodgins (@chodgins23) April 10, 2018

Some of the most touching photos are of small sticks from young children and even toddlers wanting to show their support.

Here’s a small video to show how many sticks were delivered to Jack Carter Chev we donated $250 for each stick dropped off before noon today total-$55000 #SticksOutForHumboldt #yyc #Humboldtstrong pic.twitter.com/PuDHPE6OFr

— Stefan Motuz (@nucknab) April 10, 2018

Pulled into my driveway ready to go grab a stick and place it, to find this.
Sat in my car bawling for a minute. My heart to every one of those families. #HumboldtStrong #PutYourSticksOut pic.twitter.com/vNFBUoI53J

— Ryan Lindsay (@THEryanlindsay) April 9, 2018

For Brody Hinz @HumboldtBroncos #laptop #backpack #binder #lighthisway #keepingstatsinheaven #sticksoutfortheboys #hugmysonwhenyougettoheaven pic.twitter.com/uq4iwmAklb

— Wanda Campbell (@WandaCampbell1) April 11, 2018

Artwork for Humboldt Broncos

Artists and newspapers are also sharing beautiful drawings and editorial cartoons in tribute to Humboldt.

One powerful hand drawing shows a scene at a rink with Broncos players asking Johnathan Petrie from Ottawa who recently died of a painful skin condition if he wanted to play.

Another cartoon from the Halifax Chronicle Herald provided a poignant illustration of how Canada has come together to support Saskatchewan after the tragedy.

Because we're Canada. Wednesday's editorial cartoon by @CH_Cartoon https://t.co/cPRoMldr19 #HumboldtStrong #HumboldtBroncos pic.twitter.com/FlJFfu2IEf

— The Chronicle Herald (@chronicleherald) April 11, 2018

These are Canada's boys#Humboldt #HumboldtBroncos #Humboldtstronghttps://t.co/NB1SuQgy1t pic.twitter.com/a5nPO3gRuP

— Calgary Sun (@calgarysun) April 8, 2018