Southern Alberta Mustangs Car Accident Stavely, Alberta. — The Southern Alberta Mustangs junior hockey team and the broader hockey community are in shock and mourning after three young players were killed in a motor vehicle collision while travelling to practice south of Calgary, authorities and the team confirmed.
The fatal crash occurred on Highway 2 near Stavely, Alberta earlier today. According to the team’s announcement, the players were en route to a scheduled practice when the collision happened. All three players lost their lives in the crash, which stunned teammates, coaches, families, and supporters across the region.
In a statement shared by the Southern Alberta Mustangs, the organization described the boys as more than just athletes — they were teammates, sons, brothers, friends, and deeply loved members of the Mustang family. The team expressed profound grief at losing such vibrant young lives and asked for privacy and respect for the families as they cope with the devastating loss.
The identities of the three players have not yet been officially released. Local RCMP responded to the scene and continue to investigate the circumstances of the collision. No additional details on other vehicles or injuries have been confirmed at this time.
Tributes and condolences are pouring in from hockey communities across Alberta and beyond, as friends, families, and fans remember the players for their passion for the game, their camaraderie, and the impact they had on those around them.
As the investigation continues and more information becomes available, details about memorials and services for the players are expected to be shared by the Mustangs organization and the families affected.
Leave a Reply