Tuesday, April 28, 2020 | 9:44 a.m.
Looking to support the Golden Knights while being safe during a pandemic? The NHL has you covered, literally.
The league, in conjunction with Forever Collectibles, announced this morning that it is releasing officially licensed cloth face coverings for each team. The masks come in a three-pack and are being sold on the websites of both the NHL and Forever Collectibles for $24.99.
Proceeds from the sales are going to Feeding America and Food Banks Canada, hunger-relief organizations in their respective countries.
“The health, well-being and safety of our fans and all communities across Canada, the United States and around the world is our No. 1 priority,” NHL executive Vice President Kim Davis said in a statement. “We’re committed to assisting in the effort to support the face covering guidelines from the CDC and Health Canada with the important benefit and outcome of helping food banks across the U.S. and Canada in their efforts to feed people in need during this unprecedented time.”
Earlier this month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommended everyone wear a cloth mask when out in public.
The NHL stressed that the face coverings it is selling are not intended as replacements for medical-grade masks.
