The 13 players who survived the Humboldt Broncos bus crash one year ago are dealing with injuries ranging from paralysis and back pain to brain damage and mental-health issues.
The 19-year-old forward from Olds, Alta., can't play hockey again after suffering back injuries, a concussion and an eye injury. He had surgery in November to remove metal rods and screws in an attempt to improve his mobility.
"This accident has certainly turned his life upside down, not to mention that the brain injury significantly slowed his reading ability ... We are unsure what the future holds but are thankful Kaleb survived the accident."The 21-year-old defenceman from La Ronge, Sask., suffered a neck fracture, skull fracture, left shoulder fracture and pelvis fracture. His spleen was lacerated and his left lung was punctured. His jaw was fractured in four places.
"During his time at the hospital, Morgan has celebrated his high school graduation, his brother's wedding, his 19th birthday, several holidays and he has witnessed the change of all four seasons." Gomercic has joined the Ridgebacks at the University of Ontario Institute of Technology and is studying kinesiology.The 19-year-old defenceman from Saskatoon suffered a fractured skull, facial fractures and deep lacerations, as well as a brain injury that led to post-traumatic amnesia for two weeks. He is to have a followup assessment on his brain injury in April. He has scarring on his face, neck, head, arms and back.
"He has recovered enough to return to playing with the Broncos organization this year," his parents, Roy and Laurel Patter, said in their victim impact statement. "However, he is reminded daily of the accident by seeing the scars on his face and hands and constant struggles with pain and discomfort. Smith returned to play with the Broncos for about a month in the fall, but decided to leave the team to continue his recovery at home.
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