The Boston Bruins will lock arms during both national anthems upon the NHL's return to play in support of the Black community, the team announced Tuesday.
"Over the past several months we have been trying to educate ourselves and learn more about racial injustice in our country and around the world. As a team, we have decided to lock arms during the playing of the United States and Canadian anthems as a sign of solidarity with the Black community," Bruins players said in a statement.
"This action is solely intended to be a positive sign of support for the Black community, and a way for us to use our platform to help end racism."
Athletes and professional teams around the world have publicly condemned systemic racism since the death of George Floyd in police custody in May.
The Bruins reported to Toronto's hub city as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. They'll play an exhibition July 30 versus the Columbus Blue Jackets before beginning their round-robin slate Aug. 2 versus the Philadelphia Flyers.
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