And then, we were reminded in the most horrific way possible that hockey is just a game.
That’s not to minimize it. Sport has a profound impact upon millions of lives, from those dedicated and talented enough to hoist themselves to new levels to those who use it as an escape to those who simply enjoy it and all it can offer. In our corner of the world, the western Canadian prairies, it’s more often than not that sport is hockey.
At the time of this writing (not necessarily publishing), it has been confirmed that 14 people were killed when a bus carrying the SJHL’s Humboldt Broncos to a playoff game collided with a semi.