Staff with the Calgary Flames removed a memorial for Johnny and Matthew Gaudreau at the Scotiabank Saddledome on Monday morning.
According to the Flames organization, the team has ended a 13-day tribute period for the brothers.
The Gaudreau brothers were struck and killed by a suspected drunk driver named Sean Higgins while out for a bike ride on August 29.
Johnny was a superstar player with the Flames for nine seasons before signing a contract with the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Staff with the Flames say jerseys, hockey sticks, flowers, purple sports drinks, and Skittles were placed on the memorial by fans as they flocked to the arena to pay their respects to the two brothers.
According to a news release, signs, messages, and chalk tributes have been photographed and will be sent to the Gaudreau family as a digital memory book from fans.
Hockey stick benches will be made and used for fundraising efforts for local charities. Plaques will include, "In memory of Johnny & Matthew Gaudreau".
The Skittles that can't be eaten will be counted up, and the Calgary Flames Foundation will help by making a financial donation to the Calgary Food Bank.
The purple sports drinks will be emptied and donated to the KidSport Calgary recycling program. The donations will go toward sports opportunities for local kids in need.
The stuffed toys made of cloth and cotton like teddy bears will be given to Parachutes for Pets and the Lily and Dexter’s Legacy program. The initiative ensures children in care can stay with their pets by providing support like leashes, collars, vet care, vaccines, and licensing. The program was created by Flames forward Mickael Backlund.
The jerseys will be cleaned and used to design blankets for local charities.
All of the flowers will be sent to compost. Soil from the items will be deposited in the earth at community parks around Calgary. Any other items will be reviewed after they've been sorted.
"The Calgary Flames sincerely appreciate the care and concern demonstrated by Flames fans and the entire community through this difficult period. The outpouring of love and support has been truly comforting," said the Calgary Flames in a news release.