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TORONTO - The Air Canada Centre stood up and sang in solidarity Saturday to honour two soldiers killed in separate incidents.The crowd was an enthusiastic part of a co-ordinated rendition of O Canada with the Canadian Tire Centre in Ottawa and Bell Centre in Montreal.PA announcer Andy Frost called the pre-game ceremony before the Maple Leafs-Bruins contest a show of solidarity and strength.We may battle in arenas and on ice but tonight we stand together, said Frost.Photos of Cpl. Nathan Cirillo and Warrant Officer Patrice Vincent were shown on the top of the scoreboard as the anthems from Ottawa were shown on the big screen with both the Leafs and Bruins lined up at their blue-lines.The biggest roar came when the Canadian flag was shown on the big screen after the anthems.It was a really good moment, said winger Joffrey Lupul. I thought they did a great job with it, all three cities.A nice gesture, added defenceman Stephane Robidas.It was cool, for sure, said centre Nazem Kadri. Ive never really see anything like that happen before. It seemed like everyone was pretty into it. It was a nice, emotional moment to start off the game, but as soon as the puck dropped, it was Game On.Captain Dion Phaneuf was caught up in the emotion.You hear the building singing the national anthem, the other buildings singing the national anthem, he said. I think it was a tragic event. You could see the way the country was united in the anthems.Cirillo died Wednesday after being shot by a lone gunman at the National War Memorial in Ottawa. The 24-year-old Argyll soldier, who will be honoured next Tuesday at a regimental funeral in Hamilton, was working sentry duty at the time.Vincent was killed in a separate incident Monday in Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu, near Montreal, when a man deliberately drove a car into him and another soldier in the parking lot of a federal building.Vincent, 53, was a 28-year-veteran of the military.Two members of Cirillos Argyll and Sutherland Highlanders of Canadas regiment and a member of the Royal Canadian Air Force stood at centre ice as part of the Leafs pre-game tribute.From Leafs Nation, we thank you, said Frost.The Leafs were staying at a hotel across the street from the violence in Ottawa. Some were sleeping when the first shot was fired. Head coach Randy Carlyle was walking through the nearby Rideau Centre mall when the order to evacuate came over the PA system.The hockey team left town in the afternoon after the NHL called off the game.For the Bruins, the evening was nothing new, sadly. Their home was rocked by the Boston marathon bombing in April 2013, prompting the league to cancel a game with the visiting Ottawa Senators. Bruins coach Claude Julien is from Ottawa.The Leafs have a tradition of honouring the military.Lupuls Lupes Troops program has shed a spotlight on a soldier at every home game since January 2013, with the Leafs winger donating two tickets and jerseys to each Canadian Forces member selected.The program began in 2009 as Lukes Troops under former Leafs defenceman Luke Schenn.A message from Lupul was shown on the scoreboard towards the end of the first period before the latest member of Lupes Troops, Capt. Ronald Frobel, was introduced.Thank you to our troops for the sacrifices they make so we can enjoy a better life, said Lupul.---Follow @NeilMDavidson on Twitter Nike Air Max 270 Flyknit Cheap . TSN 1290s coverage begins with Hustler & Lawless at 3pm. Rick Ralph hosts the Official Jets Pre-game Show at 5pm. 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Soft-spoken and doggedly determined, Ilgauskas, who overcame serious injuries and personal tragedy to become one of Clevelands best and most beloved players, will have his No. 11 jersey retired Saturday night during an elaborate halftime ceremony certain to be emotionally poignant. The seventh player in team history to receive the honour, Ilgauskas joins Austin Carr, Nate Thurmond, Bobby "Bingo" Smith, Larry Nance, Brad Daugherty and Mark Price in having his number raised to the rafters of Quicken Loans Arena. All of them have career credentials worthy of the tribute, but the celebration for Ilgauskas goes far beyond any statistics. "Throw basketball stuff out the window," Cavs coach Mike Brown said. "Hes a terrific human being." Ilgauskas will be joined at the celebration by his wife, Jennifer, and their adopted sons, Deividas and Povilas. Hell be surrounded by family members, friends, former coaches and teammates, including LeBron James, who was invited by Ilgauskas and wanted to support the player known simply as "Z." "Probably one of the most talented guys I ever played with," James said. Ilgauskas conquered career-threatening foot injuries to become a two-time NBA All-Star as well as the Cavs career leader in rebounds (5,904), games played (771) and blocks (1,269). Hes second on the scoring list, behind only James. A gentle giant off the floor, Ilgauskas accomplished it all through hard work, enduring endless hours of grueling rehab and treatment to fulfil a dream that began as a small boy playing soccer and volleyball in Lithuania. Ilgauskas spent 12 seasons with the Cavs, and for a long stretch of his tenure he was the only good thing about the franchise. That all changed when James arrived in 2003, and along with Ilgauskas -- an odd couple if there ever was one -- they led the Cavs to their only NBA finals appearance in 2007. One of the enduring moments in Cleveland sports over the last 30 years was James and Ilgauskas wrapping their arms around each otherr to celebrate the Cavs win over Detroit in the Eastern Conference finals.dddddddddddd After being traded, Ilgauskas followed James to Miami and played one season with the Heat. Ilgauskas retired in 2011, but returned to the Cavs the following year and has been working as a special assistant to the general manager. Hes always been special. Ilgauskas connected with Cleveland fans like few pro athletes. Big Z endeared himself with his perseverance, resilience, loyalty and a dry, self-deprecating sense of humour. Shortly after undergoing his second major foot surgery, Ilgauskas quipped he "had as much hardware as Home Depot" in his feet. The Cavs selected Ilgauskas with the 20th overall pick in 1996, and after a promising rookie season in 1997-98, he encountered the first of many medical obstacles. Shortly after signing a six-year, $71 million contract, he broke his left foot just five games into the 1998-99 season. It didnt heal properly and Ilgauskas sat out the entire 1999-2000 season. Ilgauskas seemed poised to become one of the leagues top centres, but felt a sharp pain in his left foot during a game in Miami. Ilgauskas took himself out, and broke down in the locker room after, knowing his playing days might be over at 25. After visiting foot specialists across the country, Ilgauskas underwent a risky operation to have his left foot radically reconstructed. He tortured himself during workouts to get back, and spent countless hours getting treatment on his feet, which required extensive icing before and after he played. It all paid off when Ilgauskas was named an All-Star reserve in 2003. There were other hardships, the most challenging in 2007 when he and Jennifer lost the twins she was carrying. Through it all, Ilgauskas was the consummate teammate. "Zs like a big brother to me," Cavs centre Anderson Varejao said. "He helped me a lot in this league, with everything, basketball, on the road. When I got here I didnt speak any English. He put me under his wing and took care of me. Hes a big part of my life." And in Cleveland, Ilgauskas has always been so much more than big. ' ' '