The hockey community at large is a tight-knit group and one that tends to go above and beyond to take care of one of their own. That's exactly what has been happening since it became public that Denna Laing, a player for the Boston Pride of the National Women’s Hockey League, suffered a severe spinal cord injury at the Women’s Outdoor Classic on Dec. 31 at Gillette Stadium.

Support for Laing, who has limited movement of her arms and no feeling in her legs, has poured in, in a variety of ways. There have been many tributes by individuals and teams on social media platforms, donations and more recently, major efforts from the NHL and Boston Bruins.

The NHL announced Tuesday that they would auction off game-worn jerseys from the game between the Montreal Canadiens and Bruins that night. That auction is ongoing and it looks like they’re about to raise a pretty sizable amount of money with all proceeds going to Laing’s foundation. The Bruins have already pledged at least $200,000 to help Laing in her long road to recovery. The team also has a special section of their website dedicated to fundraising efforts to assist Laing.

Bruins captain Zdeno Chara stopped in personally to visit Laing in the hospital Wednesday. In addition to words of encouragement, he gave her a jersey and a pair of custom Bruins high heels for the shoe aficionado and longtime fan.

The team also held a touching tribute to Laing before their game Wednesday night against the Vancouver Canucks. In part of that ceremony, the team played a message from Laing on the TD Garden video board. She thanked the NHL, Bruins and Canadiens, and everyone else that has supported her and also vowed to never give up in her road to recovery. Throughout her remarks, fans in TD Garden -- which included all of Laing's Boston Pride teammates -- as well as all of the players from both teams stood and cheered. That video was followed by another, charting Laing’s journey in hockey.

You can watch the full tribute here via Weekend at Bergy's:

The tribute was punctuated with Laing’s sisters, Brianna and Lexie, dropping the puck for the ceremonial first faceoff.

It was a heartfelt moment from the Bruins and another great reminder that Laing’s journey, which could be long and arduous, will not be traveled alone.

The Bruins' game Thursday started in touching fashion. (NESN)
The Bruins' game Thursday started in touching fashion. (NESN)