Bruins honor Maine mass shooting victims with ‘Lewiston Strong’ jersey

The Boston Bruins honored the victims of the mass shooting in Maine with a commemorative jersey before their game on Thursday night against 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.

Lewiston is in our hearts