This one is simply wholesome. Yes, we love how a kind gesture was amplified and turned into a memorable moment for the entire Canadians community, and for hockey fans worldwide. But what shines through the most is the humanity of it all.

Sports are the best connector. Fans share the joy, the angst, and the disappointment of the players they support —  because for many of them, they are more than mere athletes. They are role models for their kids. They are family members by way of being on their TV or mobile devices every single day. There is a special bond created between fans and players, and Lucie Lachance’s gesture was all about recognizing that connection, this time, sparked by loss and grief.

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As Lachance said on the night of the ceremony, “people are telling me they need more positivity in their lives and I’m glad I could do it.”

That’s the reason why we launched WIN|WIN. We all need more positivity, and sport is a bottomless well of these kinds of stories. Together, we can make sure they’re seen and heard. All we ask is that you share them with us, so we can keep amplifying them with our growing community, and making this movement part of the fabric of our everyday lives.