VIDEO: Denna Laing thanks supporters during NHL All-Star game

The NHL paused its All-Star festivities to remind fans that some things are greater than hockey.

Denna Laing - who suffered a serious spinal injury during the Outdoor Women's Classic on Dec. 30 - appeared on the jumbotron over center ice during intermission of the first 3-on-3 tournament game to talk about what hockey means to her and to offer thanks to all those who have supported her through her rehabilitation and on DennaLaing.org.

Laing's family was in attendance in Nashville, and also received a heartwarming ovation from the crowd

(Courtesy: NHL.com)

On Saturday, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman announced the league was donating $200,000 to help Laing in her rehabilitation.