April 6, 2018 is a day the Humboldt Broncos organization, along with the hockey world, will never forget.
Today and every day, we remember and pay tribute to all 29.
Always in our thoughts and prayers.
#onceabroncoalwaysabronco
Tonight was an incredibly emotional and beautiful tribute to the 2017-18 Humboldt Broncos. Thank you for all of your prayers, best wishes and support for the past 5 months. The “hockey family” has helped is through. It’s a great day to be a Bronco.
We're happy to officially announce today that the Humboldt Broncos Junior A Hockey Team will return for 2018-19 SJHL season! See the attached link for today's release and job posting for the GM/Head Coach position...
#humboldtstrong
Today, the Humboldt Broncos Organization remembers all of the players, staff, and families affected by April 6, 2018.
Forever in our thoughts.
💚💛
Music: Greg Rider
Photography: Amanda Brochu / Marla Possberg
The Humboldt Broncos organization, along with the entire hockey world, will never forget April 6, 2018.
Today, and every day, we remember and pay tribute to the 2017-2018 Humboldt Broncos players, staff and families.
Always in our thoughts and prayers.
💚💛
It took courage and tenacity to carry on - we’re proud to congratulate the Nipawin Hawks on their 2018 Canalta Cup championship. To both the Hawks and the Estevan Bruins - we are eternally grateful for your compassion, class and sportsmanship.
#humboldtstrong
The Humboldt Broncos organization, along with the entire hockey world, will never forget April 6, 2018.
Today, and every day, we remember and pay tribute to the 2017-2018 Humboldt Broncos players, staff and families.
💚💛
Humboldt Broncos just walked the red carpet at the 2018 NHL Awards. A tribute to the Broncos will air on the awards show this evening. Make sure to tune in!
#humboldtstrong
#NHLAwards
Darcy Haugan -
#HumboldtBroncos
Head Coach…
Hard worker, gracious, selfless, full of character and integrity, inspirational, supportive, humble, hero, the coach every player wanted and every coach wanted to be.
Together, we are
#Humboldtstrong
.
Logan Schatz –
#HumboldtBroncos
Centre & Captain…
Born leader, lit up the room with his smile, tenacious, fierce competitor, contagious laugh, life of the party, Rotten Donkey ball hockey, beer pong champ, avid golfer and fitness buff.
Together, we are
#Humboldtstrong
.
Our thoughts continue to be with injured Bronco Layne Matechuk and his family. He remains in hospital, but he is awake and making progress. Layne's family released a statement today
#HumboldtStrong
Parker Tobin -
#HumboldtBroncos
Goalie…
Endless optimist, witty jokester, kind and gentle soul, passionate learner, infectious smile, avid gamer, stand-up guy, generous with his time, an inspiration to his teammates.
Together, we are
#Humboldtstrong
.
Logan Boulet -
#HumboldtBroncos
Defense….
Multi-sport athlete, talented hockey player, quiet but lit up a room with quick wit, artistic, musical and an adventurer.
Together, we are
#Humboldtstrong
.
Jacob Leicht –
#HumboldtBroncos
Left Wing…
Valentine baby, cheery, active and bright, small but with a big heart, fast as “leichtning,” hard worker, stellar big brother, outdoorsman, musician and with deep, quiet faith.
Together, we are
#Humboldtstrong
.
Tyler Bieber -
#HumboldtBroncos
Play-By-Play Announcer…
Constant jokester, selfless giver of time, generous, caring, ahead of his time, genuine, passionate, and a critical part of so many lives.
Together, we are
#Humboldtstrong
.
The final player has left the hospital, the the Broncos “Believe” board goes with him. So happy for Morgan Gobeil and his family, our thoughts remain with the entire Bronco family.
#HumboldtStrong
Adam Herold -
#HumboldtBroncos
Defenseman…
Always smiling, humble, positive, genuine, avid snowmobiler, outdoorsman, amazing big brother, leader of many, loved by all.
Together, we are
#Humboldtstrong
.
Mark Cross -
#HumboldtBroncos
Assistant Coach…
Simply special, vibrant, the heart and soul of the team, amazing mentor, commanded respect, led by example, down to earth, crazy in love, a give you the shirt off his back kind of guy.
Together, we are
#Humboldtstrong
.
Glen Doerksen -
#HumboldtBroncos
Bus Driver…
Accomplished athlete, active volunteer, lover of golf, avid story teller, social butterfly, being around Glen was like being around fun.
Together, we are
#Humboldtstrong
.
After 9 months
@LayneMatechuk
returned to the rink to skate for the first time since the accident. Thank you Greg Slobosian for helping Layne. Could not be more proud of Layne!
#Believe
Stephen Wack -
#HumboltBroncos
Defenseman...
Amazing big brother, photographer, videographer, adventurer, role model, generous, humble, honest, selfless, gentle giant, incredibly passionate, never quit, he had the world by the tail.
Together, we are
#HumboldtStrong
Jaxon Joseph -
#HumboldtBroncos
Centreman...
A glue guy, driven, competitive, a hell of a friend, energetic, partner in crime, outgoing, ping pong enthusiast, a role model on and off the ice, he lived every day with passion and love.
Together, we are
#HumboldtStrong
We’ve launched a new website at .
Please consider this the Humboldt Broncos’ official portal for ongoing updates related to the April 6, 2018 Humboldt Broncos tragedy.
The site will be updated regularly as information becomes available.
#HumboldtStrong
Logan Hunter -
#HumboldtBroncos
Right Winger...
Full of life, incredibly kind, gentle demeanour, lived and breathed hockey, animal lover, quick wit, sarcastic, smart as a whip, unforgettable, the light of the dressing room, he lived his dream.
Together, we are
#Humboldtstrong
.
The Humboldt Broncos’ thank the RCMP for their work investigating the crash and determining what charges would be laid against the truck driver. Our organization has faith in the justice system and we will be watching closely as this court process plays out.
#HumboldtStrong
Evan Thomas -
#HumboldtBroncos
Centreman…
Magical light, humble, competitive, fiercely intelligent, full of character, hard worker, generous hearted, fantastic athlete, a great sense of humor, a team guy through and through.
Together, we are
#Humboldtstrong
.
Bronco Xavier Labelle is making excellent progress in his recovery! His family issued a statement thanking all who have supported him over the past month. Keep up the great work Xavier!
#humboldtstrong
Dayna Brons -
#HumboldtBroncos
Athletic Trainer...
Sunny & loving personality, independent, tenacious, great sense of humour, animal lover, incredibly positive, big dreams, quiet presence, fun loving, inspired mind.
Together, we are
#HumboldtStrong
Conner Lukan -
#HumboldBroncos
Left Winger
Big hearted, golfer, tinkerer, hard worker, ferocious competitor, tremendous teammate, courageous, thoughtful, respectful, quiet sense of humor, full of character.
Together, we are
#humboldtsrong
Last Sunday, some of the 2018/19 Broncos team made an emotional trip to the site of the April 6th tragedy and paid their respects. Tonight the Broncos will travel to Nipawin for their first regular season away game.
#HumboldtStrong
We are proud to announce that Brayden Camrud has committed to the University of Alaska-Anchorage Sea Wolves NCAA Division 1
@UAASeawolves
Proud of you, Brayden 👊🏼
To honour the 16 amazing people we tragically lost on April 6th, we've created memorial webpages. Thanks to the families for supporting with photos and information.
#humboldtstrong
The Humboldt Broncos organization sends it sincere condolences to the family, friends and communities mourning Troy Gasper and his family, as well as everyone else impacted by the tragic accident that took their lives.
The Humboldt Broncos’ GoFundMe page will be taken down as of midnight tonight and will no longer be accepting donations.
THANK YOU for the amazing support.
Donations will still be accepted at any Conexus Credit Union branch
#humboldtstrong
MEET BRONCO 💚
A HUGE thanks to
@NHDRSaskatoon
for providing the Humboldt Broncos the opportunity to foster a pup for the remainder of the season.
Bronco has 10 siblings that are ready for adoption.
#MeetBronco
#BroncoTheTeamDog
Broncos' Coach/GM Darcy Haugan has been nominated for this year’s NHL Willie O’Ree Community Hero Award We know who our vote will go to - Thanks
@NHL
!
#HumboldtStrong
Hospitality shown by
@AirCanada
to Vegas for
@NHL
Awards was beyond anything we could have imagined. We appreciated the professionalism, empathy and kindness of all the AC employees. It made it not just a trip, but an amazing experience! Thank you
#HumboldtStrong
Bronco's coach Darcy Haugan was posthumously awarded the Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award at the 2018 NHL Award in Las Vegas tonight. Christina Haugan made a touching acceptance speech.
#Humboldtstrong
#NHLAwards
Humboldt Broncos' bus crash survivor Morgan Gobeil's family has released a statement . Our thoughts are with Morgan daily as he works to overcome his traumatic injuries. He truly is
#humboldtstrong
We’re proud of Matthieu Gomercic for committing to play post-secondary hockey at
@UOIT
. He will be joining fellow former Humboldt Bronco Bryce Fiske, who has also committed for the fall. Big congratulations to you both.
#HumboldtStrong
ITS GAME DAY!! Media from across Canada have descended upon Humboldt for the Broncos' season opener vs the
@NipawinHawks
. The game will be broadcast live on TSN at 6:30 PM. Tribute Banner Ceremony honouring crash victims to follow after game.
#HumboldtStrong
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#SMITTYSBACK
Meet Tyler SMITH 👋🏼
#15
Position: Right Wing
Hometown: Leduc, AB
Birthdate: May 28, 1998
Parents: Curtis and Melanie
Siblings: Graydon
Billets: Paul and Nancy
Biggest Influence in Hockey: mom and dad
Future Goals: scholarship and pursue my aspirations
Today we paid our respects to the ones we play for.
Every game and every season, always.
We will never forget our 2017/18 Humboldt Broncos Teammates, Brothers, and Sister 💚💛
#humboldtstrong
#neverforgotten
#weplayforthem
The Humboldt Broncos were honoured to receive the EJ McGuire Award at the NHL Draft in Dallas. Bronco President Kevin Garinger was on hand to accept the award from NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman.
#humboldtstrong
#nhldraft2018
Logan’s selflessness inspired countless others to register as organ donors. We’re proud of him each and every day.
Today is
#greenshirtday
Wear Green, Register, Tell your Family.
#loganbouleteffect
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The Humboldt Broncos are excited to announce we have picked Karter McNarland 8th overall in the 1st round. Congratulations Karter and welcome to the Broncos!
#HumboldtStrong
For those seeking support outside the community of Humboldt, please contact your local mobile crisis or support centre. We encourage local Humboldt residents who require support to continue to visit the Uniplex or call 1-306-320-7961
The Humboldt Broncos are excited to announce that we have acquired 2000 defenceman Chase Felgueiras and 1998 forward Owen Guenter from the Olds Grizzlys of the AJHL. Welcome to both Chase and Owen!
The Humboldt Broncos Memorial Fund Inc. website was launched today. It provides information and regular updates regarding the dispersal of the funds donated to the Broncos GoFundMe campaign.
#HumboldtStrong
We've updated to include:
• Current information on memorial services date, times & locations
• Latest news from the Humboldt Broncos & our partner organizations
• Information for sharing condolences, offers of support, and/or donations
#HumboldtStrong
Continued gestures of support like this mean so much to us. They infuse our organization with even more strength and determination than you realize. Thank you
@AlenaSharp
.
#Humboldtbroncos