Nathan Oystrick will no longer serve behind the bench or in the front office for the Humboldt Broncos.
I have stepped away from the Humboldt Broncos. Despite the extreme stress and constant pressure of working with the organization, I gave them everything I possibly could and am proud of their performance, and mine, this season.
— Nathan Oystrick (@Oystie74) December 28, 2018
I will issue a proper statement shortly.
Oystrick was hired as head coach and general manager in early July, taking over for the late Darcy Haugan, who was killed along with 15 other members of the Broncos organization in the April bus crash that took place near Armley, Saskatchewan.
The club confirmed later Friday afternoon that Scott Barney will replace him on an interim basis for the rest of the 2018-19 season, according to The Canadian Press.
Oystrick led the Broncos to a 21-13-2-1 record, the second-best mark in their division and fourth-best in the SJHL so far this season.
