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The Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) announced on Monday that the Humboldt Broncos have added 10 players from other teams.
A tragic collision between the Broncos’ bus and a semi-trailer on April 6 claimed the lives of 16 players and staff on their way to a playoff game in Nipawin. Thirteen others were injured.
Ten Broncos players died as a result of the crash.
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The SJHL board of governors recently voted unanimously to provide 10 players to Humboldt.
The Broncos have selected the following teams’ players:
- Battleford North Stars – Connor Smith, of Santa Margarita, Calif., U.S.
- Kindersley Klippers – Bryson Cecconi, of Powell River, B.C.
- La Ronge Ice Wolves – Shane Hounsell, of Meadow Lake, Sask.
- Melfort Mustangs – Eric McNeilly, of Saskatoon
- Melfort Mustangs – Ayden Third, of Regina
- Melville Millionaires – Ethan Kopyczyn, of Sherwood Park, Alta.
- Notre Dame Hounds – Ahmed Ally, of Moose Jaw, Sask.
- Nipawin Hawks – Austin Mikesch, of Howard, Wis., U.S.
- Weyburn Red Wings – Jessie Young, of Coquitlam, B.C.
- Yorkton Terriers – Kyle Sargent, of Carlyle, Sask.
SJHL officials said an arrangement has been made with the Estevan Bruins for a player to be selected by Humboldt in the future. The Flin Flon Bombers received exemption from the Broncos.
The Broncos welcomed 80 prospective players to attend an invite-only camp from May 25 to 27 in Saskatoon.
The Humboldt hockey club announced last month they would be ready to hit the ice for the 2018-19 SJHL season.
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