#PutYourStickOut: Humboldt tributes from around the world

On Sunday evening, two days after the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, TSN broadcaster Brian Munz Tweeted a photo from a friend he went to high school with in Humboldt. It showed a hockey stick leaned up outside the front door, with the words: “Leaving it out on the porch tonight. The boys might need it… wherever they are.”

Since then, the tribute for the 15 people that died in the crash has spread across social media. Canadians, and even people abroad, have started posting images of their own hockey sticks, often accompanied by flickering candles and the hashtag #PutYourStickOut. Here’s a collection of photos and Tweets from the growing movement:

Got this text from a friend who I went to high school with in Humboldt.

Inviting you to do the same as we remember and send our thoughts to the #HumboldtBroncos.#PrayersForHumboldt #Broncostrong #Humboldtstrong #theSJHL #TSNHockey pic.twitter.com/HHwZyUZ5KG

— Brian Munz (@BrianMunz9) April 9, 2018

Leaving hockey sticks out with the porch light on tonight in honour of the Broncos. Mourning here in USA. #HumboldtBroncos #HumboldtStrong #PrayersForHumbolt #PutYourStickOut pic.twitter.com/BQUImY9b5p

— Jared Youngman (@jaredyoungman) April 9, 2018

#SticksOutForHumboldt#PrayForHumboldt pic.twitter.com/L1u0Jgmmia

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 10, 2018

#PutYourStickOut we’re thousands of miles away in the UK but still a hockey family. Husband is Canadian and we keep #HumboldtBroncos in our thoughts and prayers #humboltstrong pic.twitter.com/5hMjV0hI0p

— Claire (@clairabellabow) April 9, 2018

From Iraq, our hearts are with you. #SticksOutForHumboldt #putyoursticksout pic.twitter.com/75US2da2DN

— Canadian Joint Operations Command (@CJOC_COIC) April 10, 2018

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

— Edmonton Oilers (@EdmontonOilers) April 10, 2018

https://twitter.com/MsChristianVera/status/983399401367322625

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

So much more than just a game. Keeping the @HumboldtBroncos in our thoughts. #SticksOutForHumboldt #BroncosStrong pic.twitter.com/6pDNUchT7A

— Hockey Canada (@HockeyCanada) April 10, 2018

Before going to bed tonight Cade wanted to put out his goalie stick in memory of the Humboldt Broncos. He also wanted to put his goalie mask out in memory of Parker Tobin. Thinking of everyone affected by this tragedy. #PutYourStickOut #SticksOutForHumboldt #InMemoryOfParkerTobin pic.twitter.com/FOKutLPFJ0

— Sheri Blackmore (@sheriblackmore2) April 9, 2018

#Prayersforhumboldt The light shines to honor those lost. Rest easy boys #PutYourStickOut pic.twitter.com/c73ry04yli

— Brandon Kasel (@bkasel_19) April 10, 2018

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

— x – Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 10, 2018

Wasn't home last night but got this from my mom. Rest easy boys and don't stop what you loved. #HumboldtStrong #PutYourStickOut pic.twitter.com/cAfKy9YW6b

— blake dehooge (@BlakeDehooge) April 10, 2018

With love from Canada House, UK #HumboldtBroncos #PutYourStickOut #Humboldtstrong pic.twitter.com/DDz1GKYj1Z

— CanadianUK (@CanadianUK) April 10, 2018

#PutYourStickOut tonight at @WSFES Station 51 tonight to pay tribute to the #HumboldtBroncos pic.twitter.com/T3hL6gtYw3

— WS Firefighters (@WSFirefighters) April 10, 2018

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I just so happen to have 15 sticks in my garage and a green front door #PutYourStickOut #HumboldtBroncos pic.twitter.com/yVLlwxNFF8

— Jason Homeniuk (@realdealhom10) April 9, 2018

https://twitter.com/thoughtivity/status/983176581366603776

Nothing will ever be enough, but we put one out for Humboldt tonight & hope you will too. #humboldtstrong #PutYourStickOut pic.twitter.com/ZwSoIEnMSI

— Riley Grace Walsh (@rileygracewalsh) April 10, 2018

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Living in the dorms but doing our best #SticksOutForHumboldt #PutYourStickOut pic.twitter.com/hgb7zqMUda

— Noah Koenig (@nkoenig29) April 10, 2018

#PutYourStickOut #PrayForHumboldt @HumboldtBroncos love from Manchester in UK xxxx pic.twitter.com/xEWeicm72p

— Rebecca Hindle (@RebeccaHindle_C) April 9, 2018

https://twitter.com/j_brown__/status/983542969868472320

At my brother's place. #PutYourStickOut #PrayForHumboldt pic.twitter.com/sBmoSAD45j

— Kim Smith (@Kim_SmithTV) April 10, 2018

#PutYourStickOut @HumboldtBroncos Hell’s Kitchen, NYC is with you. pic.twitter.com/8RJCAlmcPi

— lgrcolleen (@lgrcolleen) April 9, 2018