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Capitals share condolences after Humboldt Broncos team bus involved in fatal crash

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A terrible tragedy happened north of the border that every hockey family has nightmares about.

The Humboldt Broncos, a member of the 12-team Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, was involved in a traffic accident Friday with 15 fatalities, according to the Royal Canadian Mounted Police. The under-20 team was on their way to play a game against the Nipawin Hawks when the bus was T-boned by a transport truck.

The game was canceled.

One person that is known to have died in the crash is the team’s head coach, Darcy Haugen. His sister Debbie announced the news on her Twitter account.

The Broncos’ president Kevin Garinger called the collision a “horrible tragedy.”

“Our thoughts and prayers are extended to the families of our staff and athletes as well as to all who have been impacted by this horrible tragedy,” Garinger said in a statement through the the team’s website. “Our Broncos family is in shock as we try to come to grips with our incredible loss.”

Canadian prime minister Justin Tradeau said this about the accident.

Meanwhile, Gary Bettman released the following statement on Saturday morning.

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. 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.

Barry Trotz spoke about the tragedy after Capitals practice.

Several members of the Capitals organization, who formerly played junior hockey in Canada, responded to the news of the crash including Chandler Stephenson, Brett Connolly, Garrett Mitchell, and Olie Kolzig.

Former Capitals defenseman Brendan Witt grew up in Humboldt as a kid.

Hershey Bears prospect Lucas Johansen retweeted this tweet from his former WHL team.

Former Capitals Brooks Laich, Steve Oleksy, and Michael Latta sent out their condolences.

Many players league wide also sent out their thoughts and prayers.

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