The chaplain of the Vancouver Giants opened up his church on Sunday night in hopes of helping his community come to terms with the crash that claimed 15 lives in Saskatchewan.
Police say that after a tractor-trailer collided with the Humboldt Broncos bus on Highway 35. The team had been on its way to Game 5 of a semi-final playoff series against the Nipawin Hawks Friday evening.
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On Sunday morning, the death toll stood at 15, including head coach Darcy Haugan, , bus driver Glen Doerksen, sports reporter Tyler Bieber, and 11 players. Adam Herold, 16, was the youngest victim.
Of the 14 in hospital, only 20-year-old Nick Shumlanski has been released so far.
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Although Humboldt is two provinces away, Stebeck said that the far-flung nature of hockey means that everyone in the community is affected.
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The pain is especially poignant in Ladner, which hosts the practice arena for the Vancouver Giants.
Although their season has ended and the players are back home with their families, Stebeck said the community is in mourning 91裸聊视频� as are the players.
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As a pastor, Stebeck is sadly familiar with tragedy.
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A for the team had reached nearly $4.5 million as of Sunday morning.
The at the Lighthouse Church and coincided with one being held at the Elgar Petersen Arena in Humboldt.
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