Alberta’s NHL clubs supporting Ukraine with Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin set to arrive
When Russia invaded Ukraine in late February, Ovechkin told reporters “please, no more war.”
A Ukrainian folk ensemble will perform at Rogers during Wednesday’s game against the Capitals “to share Ukrainian culture with Oilers fans and help sing the national anthems,” the Oilers said.“The Edmonton Oilers stand in solidarity alongside the people of Ukraine,” Oilers Entertainment Group vice-president Tim Shipton said Monday in a statement.
Rogers Place’s spectator policy doesn’t address flags or banners specifically, but limits the size of signs and doesn’t permit “inappropriate language” on signs. A sign is held up showing Vladimir Putin and Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin during warmups before an NHL hockey game between the Capitals and the Seattle Kraken, Saturday, March 5, 2022, in Washington.Alberta’s provincial government on Friday donated $5 million to the World Ukrainian Congress for non-lethal civilian defensive equipment such as helmets and bulletproof vests, and another $5 million to the Canada-Ukraine Foundation for humanitarian aid.
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