Humboldt Broncos advance to playoffs nearly 1 year after bus crash

The Humboldt Broncos have secured a spot in the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League playoffs, according to The Canadian Press.

Humboldt rebuilt much of its roster following the April 2018 bus crash that left 16 people dead - including 10 Broncos players - and 13 others injured. Brayden Camrud and Derek Patter were the lone survivors from last year's team to return this season.

The Broncos finished the regular season with a 35-19-3-1 record and 74 points, good for sixth place in the league. Humboldt will face the Estevan Bruins in the first round of the playoffs Friday.

On Monday, Morgan Gobeil became the last Broncos player to be released from the hospital after 333 days. His family said in a statement that he has yet to regain his speech or his ability to walk, but they "remain hopeful" about his recovery.

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