Anti-mask protesters have been... a thing, during the pandemic. Thus far, hockey has been somewhat free from association with it (except some side-eying the Lightning celebrations). But on Friday there was news that the Vancouver Canucks’ long time anthem singer, Mark Donnelly, was going to sing O Canada at an anti-mask rally.
This particular rally, which includes a march at 1:30 p.m. and an onstage singalong to close the event, is seasonally inspired. An event poster shared on Facebook by organizer Ryan Kulbaba declares: “We oppose government orders and will gather for the holidays!