If further evidence is needed that the hockey world is a tight-knit community, look no further than those who offered their support and condolences following the tragic bus crash in Saskatchewan that killed 14 people and injured 14 others.
The Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League were en route to a road playoff game in Nipawin on Friday when their team bus was struck by a tractor trailer.
My heart is heavy right now. Praying for all those affected by the Humboldt Broncos tragedy.
— Milan Lucic (@27MilanLucic) April 7, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to all the players and families of the Humboldt Broncos. #PrayersForHumboldt 🙏🏼
— Jamie Benn (@jamiebenn14) April 7, 2018
I road the bus all the time playing in the @TheWHL very unfortunate to hear about this tragic accident. Thoughts and prayers to everyone effected involving the #Humboldtbroncos #PrayersForHumboldt
— Evander Kane (@evanderkane_9) April 7, 2018
Thoughts and prayers to the @HumboldtBroncos players, families, and everyone involved #Prayforhumboldt
— Timo Meier (@MeierTimo) April 7, 2018
Thinking of you tonight @HumboldtBroncos thoughts and prayers go out to everyone impacted by this horrible tragedy #prayforhumboldt
— Curtis Lazar (@CurtisLazar95) April 7, 2018
Saskatchewan natives Brayden Schenn, Tyler Bozak, and Brayden McNabb were counted among those who reached out:
Thoughts and prayers to the @HumboldtBroncos players, families, and everyone involved back home in Sask. The hockey community is with you. #prayforhumboldt pic.twitter.com/r24NeRVAtz
— Brayden Schenn (@Bschenn_10) April 7, 2018
So heartbreaking. Sending all my prayers and love to the families and everyone involved back home in Saskatchewan. #prayforhumboldt
— Tyler Bozak (@Bozie42) April 7, 2018
Thoughts and prayers with the Humboldt Broncos team and there famlies! #prayforhumbolt
— Brayden Mcnabb (@nabber03) April 7, 2018
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also offered his condolences:
I cannot imagine what these parents are going through, and my heart goes out to everyone affected by this terrible tragedy, in the Humboldt community and beyond. https://t.co/2cIn2CTy08
— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 7, 2018
Commissioner Gary Bettman also released a statement on behalf of the NHL:
"Our thoughts are with the players, families, coaches, team management, and all those throughout the community who have been affected by the tragedy involving the Humboldt Broncos hockey team," Bettman said. "The NHL mourns the passing of those who perished and offers strength and comfort to those injured while traveling to play and be part of a game they all love."
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