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Tragedy for the Humboldt Broncos

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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The Saskatoon Star-Phoenix has a good writeup on all 15 who died in the crash, plus the survivors:<a href="https://t.co/dyHRmJ8bjy">https://t.co/dyHRmJ8bjy</a></p>— Alan Caldwell (@smallatlarge) <a href="https://twitter.com/smallatlarge/status/982809048889278464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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10 players
2 coaches
Radio PBP
Bus Driver
Volunteer Statistician

RIP to you all
 
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First Time said:
10 players
2 coaches
Radio PBP
Bus Driver
Volunteer Statistician

RIP to you all
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is the Humboldt Broncos hockey team. They will never be forgotten. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumboldtStrong?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumboldtStrong</a> <a href="https://t.co/zynfFTcNxK">pic.twitter.com/zynfFTcNxK</a></p>— Gino Hard (@Ginohard_) <a href="https://twitter.com/Ginohard_/status/982770645992812544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2018</a></blockquote>
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The gofundme has eclipsed 3 million, currently around 3.2M.

While I'm sure it isn't entirely hockey community donations, I've gotta believe the majority are. It doesn't surprise me, but I'm always impressed with how the hockey community rallies around their own when times get tough, no matter where or who it is.
 
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hockeyplayer1015 said:
The gofundme has eclipsed 3 million, currently around 3.2M.

While I'm sure it isn't entirely hockey community donations, I've gotta believe the majority are. It doesn't surprise me, but I'm always impressed with how the hockey community rallies around their own when times get tough, no matter where or who it is.
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Hockey, especially non-NHL hockey, is really a close-knit group. There's a reason that there are friends in most any city when we travel. Niche sport with die-hard fans.

I may be crucified for this, but I feel it needs to be said. I feel for that truck driver, having to live with that guilt for the rest of his life. That weight on his shoulders....yes it's his fault from the reports, and he should feel guilt, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have major sorrow.....
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">The hockey community unites to overcome tragedies like this. From Alaska to Florida and BC to the Maritimes, everybody is <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Praying4Humboldt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Praying4Humboldt</a> <a href="https://t.co/Y8jbu79vfS">pic.twitter.com/Y8jbu79vfS</a></p>— Stephen Heisler (@StephenHeisler) <a href="https://twitter.com/StephenHeisler/status/983318670716866560?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">Niagara Falls was illuminated in the colours of green and gold this evening, as a symbol of binational support for the residents of Humboldt, Saskatchewan as they deal with the pain and shock emanating from Friday's terrible crash. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumboldtBroncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumboldtBroncos</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumboldtStrong?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumboldtStrong</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NiagaraFalls?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NiagaraFalls</a> <a href="https://t.co/lrFcH2FI8c">pic.twitter.com/lrFcH2FI8c</a></p>— Christine Hess (@christine_chess) <a href="https://twitter.com/christine_chess/status/983171944894918657?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">BREAKING: Coroner's office says they misidentified two victims. Tragically Parker Tobin, previously believed alive, is one of the deceased.<br><br>This means Xavier Labelle, previously thought dead by his family, is ALIVE. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/HumboldtBroncos?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#HumboldtBroncos</a></p>— Chris Vandenbreekel (@Vandecision) <a href="https://twitter.com/Vandecision/status/983337439614955520?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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Brenthoven said:
I may be crucified for this, but I feel it needs to be said. I feel for that truck driver, having to live with that guilt for the rest of his life. That weight on his shoulders....yes it's his fault from the reports, and he should feel guilt, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have major sorrow.....
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I agree with you. When I was young, my mother was driving and didn't see a little boy rolling down his steep driveway on his bicycle. She hit him and he had a head injury...he lived, but she never really got over that guilt.

We're not perfect. Another reason why we should live every day to its fullest and be thankful for what we have.
 
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A hockey team was in the restaurant today & a stranger paid their entire over $300 bill in honour of the Humboldt Broncos. The team is now donating the money they planned on spending to the players & families affected. There is still so much good in the world
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is a DVD &#55357;&#56512; <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/SlapShot?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#SlapShot</a> from the crash site. How much more genuine can this be that these men loved & lived the game they played. Heartbreaking &#55357;&#56468; A whole planet &#55356;&#57102; mourns <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/PrayersForHumboldt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#PrayersForHumboldt</a> Humboldt Broncos <a href="https://t.co/Z1UQb40A9s">pic.twitter.com/Z1UQb40A9s</a></p>— Manitoba Prays for Humboldt &#55357;&#56475;&#55357;&#56474; (@HockeyNightMB) <a href="https://twitter.com/HockeyNightMB/status/983062550047674368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 8, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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Over 5.5 mil now.

Good of the NHL to take the time to honor those who perished during a number of their games. It was quite touching to also see the picture of the Blackhawks and Jets next to opposite team members around centre ice to show their solidarity. Shows how much the roots really matter to all of these players even at the professional level, and how despite our differences in brand loyalty, we all still show our love for hockey itself.
 
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Over 5.5 mil now.

Good of the NHL to take the time to honor those who perished during a number of their games. It was quite touching to also see the picture of the Blackhawks and Jets next to opposite team members around centre ice to show their solidarity. Shows how much the roots really matter to all of these players even at the professional level, and how despite our differences in brand loyalty, we all still show our love for hockey itself.
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Incredible
https://www.gofundme.com/funds-for-humboldt-broncos
 
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<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-lang="en"><p lang="en" dir="ltr">ICYMI, Clarkson soph. Greg Moro lost one of his best friends in the <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Humboldt?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Humboldt</a> tragedy. As the only current NCAA player to come directly from the Humboldt program, we spoke to Greg about an extremely tough topic ... <a href="https://t.co/rhvKFy8IAC">https://t.co/rhvKFy8IAC</a></p>— College Hockey News (@chnews) <a href="https://twitter.com/chnews/status/983438584664510464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">April 9, 2018</a></blockquote> <script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
 
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Brenthoven said:
...I feel for that truck driver, having to live with that guilt for the rest of his life. That weight on his shoulders....yes it's his fault from the reports, and he should feel guilt, but that doesn't mean he doesn't have major sorrow.....
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With all due respect, I'd advise holding back on assuming blame until the accident investigation report comes out. Initial reports from disaster scenes are historically inaccurate and this is probably no different. Yes, I've read the early stories stating that the truck hit the bus but, looking at the accident scene photos, the truck cab is largely intact and the truck driver is apparently uninjured. If the truck truly hit the bus, the truck cab would have been squashed and the truck driver a likely fatality. Instead, it is the front of the bus that is squashed and the bus driver is among the fatalities.

There's more to this than meets the eye. The cause and any applicable charges will become known in due course. In the meantime, you're right about the driver having to bear the pain of this for the rest of his life, regardless of liability or lack thereof.
 
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From what I've seen, the truck likely pulled out in front of the bus. That explains the cab being intact, the truck and its contents on its side, and the significant damage to the bus.
 
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MarkEagleUSA said:
From what I've seen, the truck likely pulled out in front of the bus. That explains the cab being intact, the truck and its contents on its side, and the significant damage to the bus.
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That is what I read in numerous places. The truck driver had a stop sign which also had blinking lights and was hit by the bus which had the right of way. The truck driver might have been blinded by the sun.
 
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