Overview
- Early Friday, the southbound coach left Highway 2 south of Athabasca, entered the west ditch, and struck trees.
- Seventeen people were on board — the driver and 16 players aged 15 to 19 — with two teenagers taken to Edmonton for serious but non-life-threatening injuries.
- Most others reported minor injuries such as soreness or bruising and were treated at the scene.
- Responders included Athabasca RCMP, Athabasca County firefighters and peace officers, and Alberta Health Services EMS.
- The team was traveling to Crowsnest Pass for a game, Friday night contests were canceled, and the Crush posted a message of support.