Hockey World Pays Tribute to Humboldt Broncos on One-Year Anniversary of Bus Crash

Hockey teams paid tribute to the Humboldt Broncos on Saturday, one year after the team's fatal bus crash.

The hockey world paid tribute to the victims of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash on Saturday on the one-year anniversary of the tragedy.

On April 6, 2018, the junior hockey team's bus collided with a transport truck in Saskatchewan, Canada, killing 16 people and injuring another 13. The Broncos were traveling to a playoff game to face the Nipawin Hawks. News of the accident made international headlines and tributes quickly poured in around the world.

One year later, hockey teams and others posted tributes on social media to honor the Broncos.

Today and always. 💚💛#SticksOutForHumboldt
#HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/09BjXOhncc

— Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 6, 2019

Today and always, together we are #HumboldtStrong 💚💛 pic.twitter.com/sDe2G6JVYE

— Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 6, 2019

On this anniversary, we remain, forever, #HumboldtStrong. pic.twitter.com/HprSIuaPbs

— NHL (@NHL) April 6, 2019

No words that can be said.
No actions that can be done.
But we all stand with you. #humboldtstrong pic.twitter.com/iOWuoLTs85

— SJHL (@theSJHL) April 6, 2019

One year ago today the hockey community came together in support of a town & team in a time of tragedy.

Now and forever, we are #HumboldtStrong. 💛💚pic.twitter.com/iTWdBhX07U

— NBC Sports Hockey (@NBCSportsHockey) April 6, 2019

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also paid tribute to the hockey team.

One year ago, Canada grieved as the Humboldt community faced incredible tragedy. Today, we remember the Humboldt Broncos we lost, and mourn with their families and teammates. Canadians are with you, and we will always be cheering you on. https://t.co/GUwsvMEzhq

— Justin Trudeau (@JustinTrudeau) April 6, 2019

A memorial service was held in Humboldt to honor the lives lost in the crash. 

Sports Illustratedexplored the aftermath of the tragic bus crash through the story of the late Broncos player Logan Boulet. SI Films also profiled Boulet and his legacy in a documentary, The Logan Effect, which is available now on SI TV.