What happened: The Anaheim Ducks opened bidding on player-autographed Military Appreciation jerseys worn by players arriving at the arena. The autographed sweaters were made available to the public through an online team auction.

Why it matters: Military appreciation initiatives and specialty sweater auctions serve as annual fixtures across the NHL calendar during November. The programs highlight ties between league franchises and service members.

What to watch: Bidding on the autographed sweaters concludes Thursday.