David Zalubowski, Associated Press
Dallas Stars left wing Jamie Benn, left, and Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog, right, wait for the ceremonial puck drop by two players from the Humboldt Broncos, Ryan Straschnitzki, second from left, and Jacob Wassermann,to start an NHL hockey game Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018, in Denver. 
Getting your player ready...
The Avalanche tugged at the hockey heartstrings during Saturday night’s divisional game against the Stars.
First, the franchise — behind the backing and efforts of the — honored two survivors of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash with a ceremonial puck drop pregame.
Ryan Straschnitski and Jacob Wassermann, who both now play sled hockey due to injuries sustained in the crash earlier this year, received a standing ovation from the Pepsi Center crowd.
Then, midway through the opening period, Colorado and Dawg Nation presented local adaptive player Pierce Grandchamp with a new sled, new equipment and a $5,000 check. Earlier this month, Grandchamp — who plays and coaches for Colorado Sled Hockey — had all his equipment
