Broncos calling for seatbelt use on buses

The head coach of the Humboldt Broncos says his Saskatchewan junior hockey team will push for seatbelt use on team buses after a deadly crash in the spring. In a statement this week, the Broncos said their coaches, players and staff will buckle up not only when travelling to games but also in their day-to-day lives. “Encouraging the use of seatbelts cannot be understated,” said Nathan Oystrick, who was hired as the coach and general manager in July. “Promoting seatbelt safety is a high priority for us.” Seatbelt use on buses has been in the spotlight since April when a bus carrying the Broncos junior hockey team collided with a semi-truck in rural Saskatchewan. Sixteen people were killed — including 10 players and the team’s head coach — and another 13 were injured.