CJHL teams set to honour Humboldt Broncos with banner

The Canadian Junior Hockey League, in conjunction with its 10 Junior-A leagues, unveiled details of a special banner that will be presented and unveiled at upcoming regular-season home games for each if its 133 member clubs for the 2018-19 season, in tribute of the Humboldt Broncos.

The banner, designed by Tyler Hutchinson of Moose Jaw, Sask., is in honour and remembrance of all those involved in the tragic events of April 6, 2018.

The banner will also be included as part of the pre-game tribute for the Broncos prior to the SJHL’s initial regular-season contest vs. the Nipawin Hawks at Elgar Peterson Arena in Humboldt.

This match-up will be broadcast live across Canada on TSN next Wednesday, Sept. 12 at 5:30 p.m. PT.

The banner will also be reflected through the use of decals, which will be worn on the helmets of all players within the CJHL this season.

“Like everybody across this land, I was shocked and saddened by the news of the tragic accident involving the Humboldt Broncos,” stated Hutchinson. “It hit very close to home, as I currently have cousins playing in both the SJHL and WHL. It got me thinking and I decided to try and come up with something the entire CJHL could use, not only to commemorate the tragic events, but also help with the healing process. Hopefully the design does this.”