This video is from last season, but I thought it was appropriate. Happy Veteran’s Day and thank you to everyone who has made the sacrifice.

Per NHLVideo:

Milan Hejduk #23 of the Colorado Avalanche and Eric Staal #12 of the Carolina Hurricanes take the ceremonial face off from Medal of Honor recipient Salvatore Giunta at the Pepsi Center on February 10, 2012

The Avs and their military themed warm up jerseys

Just a few pictures from Vancouver with the Canadian Armed Forces

Alex Garwood, the late Pat Tilman’s brother in law, drops the ceremonial puck in San Jose

Flyer teammates Richards & Powe talk about moving vans…

Nifty LA jerseys to honor the vets

 Sabres~Bruins pregame puck drop ceremony featuring Charlie Jacobs and his parents. The look on the father’s face when he realizes it could be his son is awesome.

Chara & Pominville with Lt Charlie Jacobs who came home from Afghanistan and surprised his parents during the ceremonial puck drop

The Hawks and their miltary jerseys

Matty Niskanen and Brooks Orpik in the Pens military practice jerseys