Harambe tributes have swept the nation this summer after the gorilla was tragically shot and killed at the Cincinnati Zoo in May for grabbing a child. They’ve recently made their way into the world of sports — you can still buy custom NFL jerseys with "Harambe" on the back, by the way — but for the most part have been absent in hockey.
That was until now, thanks to goaltender Bo Taylor of the Baie-Comeau Drakkar in Quebec.
Big play by @botaylor4 paying tribute to Harambe on his mask for the season @CityOfCincy #HarambeWasAnInsideJob pic.twitter.com/yddQ6rnu7P
— Matt Jones (@JattMones11) September 14, 2016
Yes, that is a goalie mask with Harambe painted on the back. I almost can’t believe that it’s real — like the Minions mask that popped up at an NHL game this year — but here it is, folks. This is what you’ve done. I hope you’re happy with yourselves.