Blackstone Valley Schools hockey team, champions after tragedy, welcomed at NHL Draft
Eight seniors from Rhode Island Division II high school champion Blackstone Valley Schools assisted at the 2026 Upper Deck NHL Draft in Buffalo on Friday, helping drafted players with their personalized NHL team jerseys. The team has drawn significant attention following a tragic shooting on February 16 that killed three people in the stands during a Senior Day game at their home arena. Each of the seniors wore white Blackstone Valley jerseys adorned with shoulder patches featuring red hearts and the initials of the three victims.
Via NHL.com: www.nhl.com/news/nhl-draft-blackstone-schools-rh
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