Humboldt Broncos head coach Darcy Haugan clearly left an impact on his players — including one who suited up Sunday at Bell MTS Place with a heavy heart.
Manitoba Moose forward Darren Kramer politely declined to speak following his team’s final regular-season home game, still reeling from the tragic death of Haugan and 14 others following Friday night’s bus crash in Saskatchewan. But the veteran forward penned a tribute to his former neighbour, junior coach and longtime mentor in a post on his public Instagram page this weekend.
“A soothing, gentle, kind man to be around. His presence would fill the room, and his love for the game was undenied.