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Three Junior Hockey Players From Alberta Team Killed in Crash With Semi-Truck

Police have opened an investigation into the cause of the collision.

Overview

  • The victims were Southern Alberta Mustangs players, two aged 18 and one 17, who died at the scene after their vehicle collided with a semi-trailer.
  • The truck driver sustained only minor injuries, according to police.
  • The crash occurred Monday morning roughly an hour south of Calgary, with local reports pointing to an intersection near Stavely.
  • The Calgary Flames held a pregame moment of silence and Alberta Premier Danielle Smith offered condolences to the families and team.
  • A GoFundMe to assist with funeral costs had raised about $11,000 as of Feb. 3, and some outlets reported the players as Caden Fine, Cameron Casoro and JJ Wright.