The government said it would implement the full list of recommendations, include Highway 335 rumble strips, and widened shoulders. [11] According to the RCMP, the bus carried 29people, including the driver. I would love to stand up here as a spiritual leader and say I have all the answers, but I dont. The NP Posted newsletter keeps you updated on the latest news and perspectives, NP Posted keeps you updated on the latest news and perspectives, Humboldt Broncos bus crash: What the photos show about the point of impact, Canada's defence minister pledges 200 armoured personnel carriers for Ukraine during surprise visit to Kyiv, Rex Murphy: Liberals' 'just transition' a fist to the mouth of Canada, Jeremy Renner requires substantial chest reconstruction: report, Michael Shellenberger: Davos is a grift and a cult but its also a bid for global domination, Scott Stinson: Provorov's Pride Night stance, Ovechkins silence on Russia reveal NHL's flawed diversity initiatives. These included two counts of failure to require a daily log, two counts of keeping multiple daily logs for a single day, three counts of failure to monitor the driver's compliance with the relevant regulation, and one count of failure to have or follow a written safety program. [27] Police detained and later released the truck driver. All I wanted [8][11] Six memorial crosses in the intersection's southeast corner commemorate those deaths. . The wreckage of a fatal bus crash carrying members of the Humboldt Broncos hockey team is shown outside of Tisdale, Sask., on April, 7, 2018. A roster deadline acquisition has been made by the Humboldt Broncos. [144][145], Canadian documentary news program W5 aired a segment called "The Humboldt Driver" in October 2021 which detailed the crash, included an interview with Sidhu, and examined the Canadian trucking industry. He began working on recording the song professionally and will donate the proceeds to families of the victims. [152], The club played their first home game of the 201819 season on September 12 against Nipawin, which was televised nationally by TSN, and simulcast by CTV's Saskatchewan stations, as well as NHL Network in the United States. Among the 16 fatalities were 10 young hockey players, the bus driver Glen Doerksen, the Broncos head coach and one assistant coach, as well as the teams statistican, its athletic therapist and its Available in a range of colours and styles for men, women, and everyone. Humboldt BroncosThe teams official website, Humboldt Broncos Memorial FundHome page of the fund established as a result of the Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe campaign, Home page of the fund established as a result of the Humboldt Broncos GoFundMe campaign. As investigative teams continue to probe what might have happened, precise details on the horrific crash that left 15 people dead remain scarce. There are trees lining the southeast corner of the intersection. The trees bordering a nearby farm can be seen at the bottom of the shot. At the end of this term, he is likely to be deported to India, where he was born. All the veterans' parents start getting phone calls, we got your boy, come to the hospital. It was the 18-year-old's first season as a forward with the Broncos. [99] On April 14, during Game 1 of the Toronto Raptors and Washington Wizards of the 2018 NBA Playoffs, Canadian rapper Drake wore a Humboldt Broncos jersey, which he had the Raptors team sign after the game. The Humboldt Broncos were not about building hockey players, but creating amazing young men, said Kevin Garinger, the Broncos president. Receive small business resources and advice about entrepreneurial info, home based business, business franchises and startup opportunities for entrepreneurs. Aerial footage from the scene shows both the bus and the tractor trailer, post-collision, came to rest in the northwest quadrant of the intersection. Anticipate the intensity increasing exponentially. The driver of the truck, 29-year-old Jaskirat Singh Sidhu of Calgary, was charged with 16 counts of dangerous driving causing death, and 13 counts of dangerous driving causing bodily harm. 335 (a.k.a. ", His organs were expected tosave at least six lives., Audience Relations, CBC P.O. His dad saidhe was an athlete, playing both hockey and baseball, as well as astrong student. Please try again. [38], On April 8, it was discovered that one of the dead, Parker Tobin, had been misidentified by the coroner as Xavier Labelle, who survived the crash. A forensic report found that he did not apply the brakes upon approaching the intersection and that his view was unobstructed, with plenty of advance warnings. after their pickup truck sped through the crossroads without stopping, colliding with a tractor-trailer. It now sits on his bedside table at . Down three games to one after losing game four in triple-overtime in Humboldt the Broncos were preparing to make the road trip back to Nipawin for game five in the series. [88] The episode was devoted to discussing the 29 coaches, players, trainers, and media associated with the team that were on the bus, and also commented about the December 1986 Swift Current Broncos bus crash. the chartered bus driver who had driven the Broncos to other games across rural Saskatchewan, was behind the wheel, greeting team members as they boarded the coach in the parking lot of the Humboldt arena. The stop signs include flashing lights above them. Taryn Warford, whose parents billettedThomas, saidon Instagram:"It was an honour to have you be a part of our family this hockey season, Evan. Along with AdamHerold, Rene Cannon also billeted LoganHunter and XavierLabelle. [61], Ryan Straschnitzki, a survivor of the bus crash, filed a $13.5 million lawsuit, seeking damages against the truck and bus drivers, the trucking company, the provinces of Alberta and Saskatchewan, and several others. According to the RCMP collision report, the coach bus carrying the team and the semi-trailer truck collided at the intersection of Highways 35 and 335 near Armley at about 5:00p.m. CST. Traffic on Highway 35, running northsouth, has the right of way at the intersection and a speed limit of 100km/h (60mph). A bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos hockey team crashed into a truck en route to Nipawin for a game on April 6, 2018, killing 15 and sending over a dozen more to the hospital. [123], Under the newly formed Humboldt Broncos Memorial Fund Inc., the funds will be disbursed through a committee that will work with the team and establish how the funds will be disbursed. Sidhu also passed signs indicating that an intersection with a stop sign was ahead. The death toll rose to 16 after the team's athletic therapist died on Wednesday. As a result, 18-year-old [74], Humboldt schools reopened, though classes were not expected to be in session, on April 10, 2018, with crisis workers present. [39] This prompted an apology from the coroner. Google images at the crossing show a number of small roadside white crosses by the trees on Highway 35. Two others died of their injuries in hospital. [8][9] Traffic on Highway 335, both westbound and eastbound, has a speed limit of 100km/h (60mph) dropping to 60km/h (35mph) at the intersection, which has stop signs with flashing red lights. After the campaign ends, the GoFundMe page will stay live to allow the team to continue to update the public on the progress of allocating the funds. The team was originally affiliated with the Swift Current Broncos of the Western Hockey League, who supplied the team with team name, jerseys and some players.They also had a close affiliation that year with St Peter's College in nearby Muenster. The next issue of NP Posted will soon be in your inbox. Even so, the intersection was the scene of another deadly crash in 1997, when six family members were killed Alberta farmers pushing for exemption to new training rules for semi drivers brought in after Humboldt Broncos crash. [25] The owner of the trucking company later confirmed that the truck driver was receiving psychological support since his release. [155], In March 2019, Logan Schatz's hometown of Allan, Saskatchewan, renamed its local arena to the Logan Schatz Memorial Arena. "These are his words, not mine. The force of the collision sent both vehicles into the northwest corner of the crossing. A similar sign and light can be seen at the far side of the intersection. Trevis Sturby, a manager with the North EastMidge AA hockey club, called him a "great bus driver" who got players homesafely on previous trips under bad road conditions. The Humboldt Broncos' athletic therapist died on Wednesday after suffering serious head trauma. Including $50,000 preliminary disbursements, the families of the deceased received a total of $525,000, while each survivor received $475,000. Glen Doerksen, the Broncos' bus driver, applied his brakes 24 metres before the intersection, but was unable to avoid the collision. The bus-truck collision near Armley, Saskatchewan, Canada, killed 16 people and injured 13. [126] In November 2018, the committee recommended that funds were distributed almost equally among survivors and the families of the deceased. Over 5,500 photos had been taken to document the scene and analyzed, along with imaging from 3D technology and drone usage. Families 'grieving together' after Humboldt coroner mixup, Dr. Mark Wahba talks about the effort to save the injured, bus taking the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team, CBC's Journalistic Standards and Practices. [117], A crowdfunding effort was launched by Humboldt resident Sylvie Kellington within hours of the collision to support victims and their families, and raised more than $1 million within 24 hours, and $4 million by the next day. Foot, R. (2019). [148] The consultants note that the existing "alignment of trees, power poles and the horizon could lead to 'tunnel vision' for drivers"; in particular a group of trees on private property, which "obstructs the view of drivers approaching from the south and east the same directions the bus and semi-trailer were coming from when they collided". A memorial at the site of the collision near Tisdale, SK. The news of DaynaBrons's death was announced by theSaskatchewan Health Authority on behalf of her family. The 10 young players who died were mourned not only by their immediate families in Saskatchewan and The Broncos had been crowned Canadas national Junior A champions twice I was wondering if you could play this one on HNIC for him tonight? 4:52 Former Humboldt Broncos player Tyler Smith opens up about emotional injuries suffered in bus crash The first thing she can remember is seeing "the tires of the bus and a bunch of peat. Jessica Brost, the paramedic manager of Nipawin's North East EMS, stated that the crash was "just too close to home, especially in Saskatchewan, where everyone is either a billet, obsessed with hockey, or the parent of a teenage hockey player". Banners at a memorial in Humboldt, Saskatchewan, commemorating members of the 2017-18 Broncos, with crosses marking those who died in the bus accident on April 6, 2018. [66][67] Celebrities and other public figures such as Ellen DeGeneres, Drake and Whoopi Goldberg voiced their sympathy and condolences to those who were affected. Tonight Glen, we give two honks for you. Amid the debris, the front of the Charlies Charters bus, laying on its passenger side, is obliterated. The bus, headed for Nipawin, was carrying members of the Humboldt Broncos, an ice hockey team that plays in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League, as well as reporters. "He was a self-driven, motivated, retrospective, quiet, confident and very self-assured young man.". "Humboldt Broncos Bus Crash. [94] Two days later at the 2018 NHL Entry Draft, the Broncos were awarded the E.J. Box 500 Station A Toronto, ON Canada, M5W 1E6. A manager with the company that owns the station confirmed in an email to staff that Bieber died in the crash. A flashing stop sign at the crossroads, known as Armley Corner, requires traffic on Hwy. Sixteen people died, and 13 others were inju. Proposed changes would include mandatory training for commercial truckers and an end to the practice of allowing companies to operate on Alberta roads for 60 days before they meet safety standards. A celebration of life for Logan Schatz was held on April 15 in, The funeral for Evan Thomas was held April 16 at, A public memorial was held on April 17 at, A private service was held for Parker Tobin in, The funerals for Conner Lukan and Dayna Brons took place on April 18, in, The funeral for Mark Cross was scheduled for April 21, in, This page was last edited on 15 January 2023, at 08:30. Federal law holds that a permanent resident convicted of a serious crime can lose their resident status. Nick Shumlanski: The 21-year-old forward from Tisdale, Sask., walked away from the crash despite having a fractured bone behind his ear and a lumbar avulsion fracture. About a week after the deadly crash which shocked a country, and forever changed the town of . Thr []. "Brody had recently joined our Golden West family, mentored by Tyler [Bieber]and the Bolt FM team," Lyndon Frieson, president of Golden West Radio, said in a statement posted on the station's website. It names the truck driver, the trucking company, and the bus manufacturer, and asks for unspecified damages and court orders, including one that would require all buses carrying sports teams in Saskatchewan to have seat belts and other safety devices. [71], The SJHL indefinitely suspended its playoffs immediately following the crash. He talked about the fact that at the Humboldt Broncos we weren't building hockey players we were creating amazing young men.". Hunter, who played for the St. Albert Raiders before coming to Humboldt, had finished Grade 12,but was in the process of upgrading his marks and had taken his SATs in the past year. Wack was a defenceman, whohad played for the Broncos for two seasons. On April 6, 2018, the Humboldt Broncos, a Canadian junior ice hockey team, were traveling to Nipawin, Saskatchewan, for a playoff game when their charter bus collided with a semi-trailer at the intersection of Highway 335 and Highway 35 about 30 kilometers north of Tisdale, Saskatchewan. The image below is a street view of Highway 335, facing east. As with other small Saskatchewan towns, hockey is a focal point of community life in Humboldt. A yellow road sign lies in the snow behind what might be the second trailer, seen to the top right of the above shot. Straschnitzki and Schumlanski both survived the crash, although Straschnitzki would be paralyzed from the chest down. Unauthorized distribution, transmission or republication strictly prohibited. Canadian Blood Services will be in Humboldt on December 26th at Humboldt U [], BHP Recap: Broncos Victorious Through Wild Marathon Match with Wings, The official game-time was three hours and ten minutes, including ice problems, shattered glass, and 13 combined goals. [25][28] The RCMP stated that the driver was being provided with mental health and wellness assistance. "He definitely had a natural talent," said Wilson. 35 the right of way. The semi driver who killed 16 people in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash has lost his bid to stay in Canada when he is finished serving his sentence. The Broncos have announced that their top draft pick in the 2022 S [], Broncos Secure 6-2 Victory for Back-to-Back wins over Hounds, The Broncos halted their road losing streak at four games with a 6-2 victory over the Notre Dame Hounds on Wednesday night in Wilcox. White crosses (right) at the fatal intersection. of possible future NHL salaries to home renovations for disabled access were part of public discussion. Broncos Bounce Back at the Bank with 4-1 win over Melville. National Photos: The Humboldt Broncos tragedy View All 79 Photos 1 of 79 Trending Late news anchor and philanthropist Max Keeping's ailing adopted son in medically induced coma Ottawa's 1,000th. It was only after Labelle regained consciousness in hospital and said he wasnt Dad reveals full horror of Humboldt Broncos junior ice hockey bus crash as he desperately tried to save son's trapped teammates WARNING: UPSETTING IMAGES Myles Shumlanski fought to save. [34] Team captain Logan Schatz was also confirmed dead by his father. Aerial photos show the front of the Broncos team bus has been obliterated, but the front of the tractor cab remains largely intact. [158], Coordinates: .mw-parser-output .geo-default,.mw-parser-output .geo-dms,.mw-parser-output .geo-dec{display:inline}.mw-parser-output .geo-nondefault,.mw-parser-output .geo-multi-punct{display:none}.mw-parser-output .longitude,.mw-parser-output .latitude{white-space:nowrap}530613N 1040135W / 53.1037N 104.0265W / 53.1037; -104.0265. Thomasplayed right wing and was from Saskatoon. Cross was assistant coach of the Broncos and previously played for the Estevan Bruins of the SJHL. The crash made news around the world, and prompted condolences from public figures and celebrities, vigils, and tributes, such as people leaving hockey sticks outside their doors. Several of the injured were taken to the Royal University Hospital in Saskatoon, about 250km (160mi) southwest of the accident. Correction: At 0:24 in this story a graphic on screen incorrectly says "Patrick Tobin." It should say "Parker Tobin."A victim of the Humboldt Broncos bus cra. 35 and Hwy. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jonathan Hayward The truck. Photos show the semi-trailer's load of peat moss was strewn over the ground. [131], Wounded Warriors Canada have offered support for the first responders involved with the crash. He stated concern about the "poor first responders, them guys they were the ones getting the people out of there, they were the ones making the decisions". The wreckage of both vehicles is seen Saturday, April, 7, 2018. Steven Wilson, a co-worker in Weyburn, Sask., said it was Bieber's first season announcing for the team. Labelle, however, is still alive. Sidhu was not under the influence of drugs or alcohol at the time, and was not distracted by a cellphone. Logan Boulet was one of 14 people who died at the scene. The collision tore off the front end of the bus and sent both vehicles careening off the highway onto their sides. His pastor in Humboldt saysHinz also taught Sunday school. According to Michael Greene, the. 365 Bloor Street East, Toronto, Ontario, M4W 3L4. On Monday, Saskatchewan Health Authority spokesperson Dr. Mark Wahbatold reporters that a dozen people who had been on the bus remained in hospital. in a nation where a culture of supporting amateur, travelling hockey teams is woven into the social fabric, the Broncos loss hit close to home. Reportedly, she was waiting at the eastbound stop sign on Highway 335 to make the turn onto Highway 35 and saw the bus approaching in the northbound lane of Highway 35 at what seemed to her as "regular highway speed". [133], Toledo Walleye players and coaches raised $6,040 through a jersey auction during their April 13, 2018, game and then raised the donation total to $10,000 through the teams Walleye Wishing Well charity fund. Boulet was described as a "caring, humble and genuine man who would do anything for anyone before himself. He had only been driving the vehicle on his own for two weeks when the crash occurred. [49] During the press conference, Zablocki stated that the truck driver was immediately taken into custody and released after the accident, and that the driver has been in constant contact with the RCMP. "In talking to him, he spoke at length of his time in rinks with his own family and now how much he enjoyed being able to take and watch other teams from minor, to senior to SJHL to their hockey games. 3.12M subscribers The RCMP's forensics report from the Humboldt Broncos crash has been released and shows the vehicle was torn into three pieces after colliding with the trailer of a. In fact, she was 24. Heath assembled his book from previously published materials and media interviews. Aerial video shows the destruction left at the scene of the tragic bus crash involving the Humboldt Broncos hockey team which claimed the lives of 15 people.. Over several emotional days, Sidhu listened in a court in Melfort, Saskatchewan as the families of the deceased There was not an empty seat in the arena, where that night the team had originally been scheduled Empty ice and the chill of familiar details haunt Humboldt after bus crash kills 15, Canadian NHL players and coaches reflect on Humboldt Broncos bus crash, Disbelief, grief and shows of support flood social media in wake of Humboldt Broncos bus crash, 'The tears just keep coming': Humboldt Broncos captain and head coach among dead after Sask. Jacob Wassermann: The 20-year-old goalie from Humboldt, Sask., suffered a brain injury, a broken shoulder blade, fractured ribs and nasal bone fractures. Under investigation are the engine computers for both vehicles, the drivers' logs, and the drivers' experience. Sixteen people are dead and 13 injured after the bus taking the Humboldt Broncos junior hockey team to a playoff game collided with a transport truck on a highway north of Tisdale, Sask., on Friday. [156][157], In October 2019, the Adams Park Ice Centre in Lethbridge Alberta was renamed to Logan Boulet Arena. If you don't see it, please check your junk folder. The driver and 13passengers were killed immediately. [107] Kingston musician Jason "Smitty" Smith posted a song about the crash on Facebook; the video shares a similar idea from the campaign and is entitled "Leave a Stick Out By the Door", which had generated over 1.3 million views by April 12, 2018. Those who paid tribute to him on Facebook said he had a passion for hockey. [146], It was reported in July 2018 that the province of Alberta would consult the public and industry stakeholders about reforms to the province's trucking industry. [127] While some statements supporting an even distribution of funds were made, the committee decided against that, due to "a huge difference in emotional circumstances between most of the families who lost a loved one and most of the families who did not. Bieber also coachedthe Humboldt high school's basketball and football teams. Tobinspent his final year of midget eligibility playing for theDraytonValley Thunder of theAJHLand also played aseason withthe Leduc Oil Kings of the Alberta Midget AAA Hockey League. Home ice, the Elgar Petersen Arena, is among the most prominent buildings in town, standing at the western entrance of the community. There's no debating the Broncos were the better team on Wednesday night, but thanks . On July 6, 2018, the RCMP charged 29-year-old Jaskirat Singh Sidhu, the driver of the semi-truck, with sixteen counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing death and 13 counts of dangerous operation of a motor vehicle causing bodily injury. [56], On January 8, 2019, Sidhu pleaded guilty to all counts[57] and underwent sentencing hearings in late January, hearing from 90 victim impact statements. the Broncos for the 2023/24 SJHL season. [93] Their late head coach Darcy Haugan won the inaugural Willie O'Ree Community Hero Award which is given to a person who has positively impacted their community, culture, or society through the game of hockey. [105][106] The grandparents of one of the deceased initially set out to collect and display fifteen sticks but by April 12 had received 50 sticks and other memorabilia. On the final day of hearings, January 31, Sidhu expressed remorse and apologized. One of the challenges in identifying the dead was that the players had all dyed their hair blonde and were also growing beards for the playoff series. In January 2019, the driver of the truck pleaded guilty to 16 counts of dangerous . He lit up the room. NOTE: On Monday morning, the Saskatchewan government issued a correction saying the coroner's office had mistakenly listed Xavier Labelle as one of those kil. [Defenseman] Logan Boulet was next to him.. Alicia Wack, cousin of Stephen Wack, told The Canadian Press the 21-year-old did not survive the collision. 35 and Hwy. Originally from Lake Lenore, Sask., about 30. Tanya and Paul Labelle are seen giving victim impact statements in a courtroom sketch in Melfort, SK, on 30 January 2019. Four were in serious condition, which means significant injuries. Humboldt Broncos bus crash: Finding faith in times of tragedy. Humboldt took pride in the team, not only because of its history and exploits on the ice, but also because local volunteers operated the Broncos and billeted its players, and the community shared in educating and supporting young athletes On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He worked for Charlie's Chartersbasedin Tisdale, Sask. The book memorializes the accident and the deceased victims, and also discusses his journey through his type one diabetes diagnosis and his father's medical diagnosis prior to the accident. [13], From 2011 to 2015, Saskatchewan had 13.2 traffic deaths per 100,000 people, the highest rate of any province or territory in Canada and over double the national average.[14]. The wreckage of a fatal crash outside of Tisdale, Sask. Hinzcompiled statsfor the Humboldt Broncos and worked for local radio station 107.5Bolt FM. In, Foot, Richard. [74] The playoff champions of the two leagues later played for the ANAVET Cup regional junior championship as planned. [65] US President Donald Trump phoned Trudeau and subsequently tweeted to offer his condolences to the victims and their families. JaskiratSinghSidhu, the driver of the transport truck, was physically unharmed. Several teams added special decals to their helmets to honour the Broncos. held a moment of silence and delivered tributes to the Humboldt victims. "We will never forget the smile on your face as we left Allan [Sask.] RCMP have not yet commented on the cause of the collision. award", "One year later, the hockey world remembers and reflects on Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy - Article", "Humboldt Broncos crash survivor says he found 'strength in being vulnerable' while writing book", "Humboldt Broncos: Kaleb Dahlgren memoir a message of resilience and gratitude", "After Humboldt tragedy, Alberta floats plan for trucking-safety reform | The Star", "Sask. [50] It was also stated during the press conference that the truck driver was in the intersection at the time of collision, but Assistant Commissioner Zablocki said he could not comment on its speed when the crash took place. A horrific bus crash involving a Saskatchewan junior hockey team, the Humboldt Broncos, killed 15 people Friday, including its head coach and captain. [96] Outside the arena, the cars of those who died in the accident remained parked with white roses placed on their windshields. The Broncos originally played at the Leo Parker Arena and then move into the new . The tractor trailer unit lies to the west of the bus. The sun was not in his eyes, the road was not affected by any inclement weather, and the intersection was clearly visible before the collision. [114], On April 27, 2018, a Country Thunder Humboldt Broncos tribute concert was planned. [39], The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) planned a news conference[48] about the investigation into the crash. It was a clear, sunny day and nothing obscured Sidhu's view of the stop sign, according to the agreed statement of facts. Those who couldnt find room in the arena crowded instead into the towns curling rink, a school and also a church, where they watched the vigil [70] A group of survivors from the Swift Current Broncos bus crash in 1986, led by Sheldon Kennedy, headed to Humboldt to offer their support to the community and hockey team. On 22 March 2019, Sidhu was sentenced to eight years in prison. he was really talented at making videos. The driver of the semi-truck had failed to yield at a flashing stop sign at the intersection of Highways 35 and 335. The Crown requested a 10-year prison sentence, with each count to be served concurrently, followed by a 10-year driving ban. We ask you to keep your comments relevant and respectful. [further explanation needed][132] Tim Hortons, a Canadian fast-food company, raised $800,000 selling yellow and green sprinkle doughnuts, the proceeds of which were donated to the Humboldt Broncos. The semi-trailer was coming from the east on Highway 335. Joseph Salihu of St. Augustine Catholic Church, told CBC News. in the days preceding the crash. It is a priority for CBC to create a website that is accessible to all Canadians including people with visual, hearing, motor and cognitive challenges. In December 2018, the provincial government said it would aim to improve safety at the site by installing Stop Ahead warning messages and rumble The Broncos were established in 1970 by a group of local organizers. Cameron Doerksontold CBC News his father was "a great family man. Ambulances from Melfort, SK, and Carrot River, SK, were also brought in to assist. An online fundraising campaign started by Wounded Warriors Canada and TEMA Conter Memorial Trust raised over $110,000 for Humboldt's first responders. Parker Tobin is among those dead, not Labelle. Armley Corner) and the wreckage of the fatal crash near Tisdale, SK. Xavier Labelle, one of the players reported to have died, was misidentified by the office of the Chief Coroner and is in fact still alive. Earlier in the week onMonday, the province and the RCMP released a joint statement which said that one of the players originally reported to have died, Xavier Labelle, was in fact alive. Three funerals were held on April 13; Jacob Leicht in Humboldt; Adam Herold in. Wack's younger brother, Justin Wack, said his brother was talented at making videos. As investigative teams continue to probe what might have happened, precise details on the horrific crash that left 15 people dead remain scarce. [109], Four days after the Humboldt Broncos crash, musician Tom Cochrane appeared on Canadian sports network TSN to perform an acoustic version of his song "Big League" before hockey coverage began. Fiddler is also identified as one of the first callers to 911 in response to the crash. 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