Friday, December 11, 2009

Fraser Valley Bruins bus crash

Press Release

The BC Hockey Major Midget League Fraser Valley Bruins team bus has crashed en route to their scheduled games this weekend in Prince George.

The crash occurred five (5) km south of their destination for the evening in Williams Lake after hitting black ice and spinning down an embankment. Initial report is that 14 players and the bus drive have been taken to hospital with what has been described as minor injuries.

All games involving the team this weekend have been cancelled. BC Hockey will continue to update this story on the Major Midget League website (www.bcmml.net) as more details become available.

“We are doing our best to obtain details on the condition of our players and coaches at this time,” said Barry Petrachenko BC Hockey Executive Director. “They are our first priority right now and our thoughts are with them and their families in hoping that no one is seriously injured.”

(Nathan also is a writer for Maineiacs Post to Post and the Maine Hockey Journal. He can be reached at fourniern@students.nescom.edu)

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