Chicago Blackhawks captain Jonathan Toews was on hand to help deliver to Humboldt the game-worn, Broncos name-plated, jerseys worn by teammates and the Winnipeg Jets last Saturday, one week after the tragic bus crash.
NHL Jerseys for #BroncosStrong @JonathanToews and @NHLJets Winnipeg exec chairman Mark Chipman who came up with the idea for the Broncos names on back of jerseys last Saturday night. Invited by family to be at funeral for Jacob Leicht one of 3 funerals today. @CBCNews pic.twitter.com/lyIucpi6Io
— Susan Ormiston (@OrmistonOnline) April 13, 2018
Sixteen people died in the accident, in which the team bus collided with a semi-truck as the Broncos were making their way to Nipawin for a SJHL playoff game.
"I can't for one second pretend that I know what it's like for anyone close to this event, to know what they're going through what they're feeling," Toews said, per CBC News.
"But just to know the entire hockey world is there for them, support and love is there."
The SJHL voted unanimously Wednesday to proceed with the playoffs.
