The Humboldt Broncos hockey club says a team will be ready to hit the ice in time for the 2018-19 Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League season.

The club said in a news release Friday that itB次元官网网址檚 recruiting a head coach and general manager to replace Darcy Haugan.

Haugan was one of 16 people killed April 6 when the teamB次元官网网址檚 bus and a semi-trailer collided in rural Saskatchewan. Thirteen players were injured.

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As the team recruits the next coach, 80 prospective players will be asked to an invite-only camp from May 25 to May 27 in Saskatoon. ItB次元官网网址檚 not clear whether any of the injured players will return to the team for the upcoming season.

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The Broncos said season tickets will also go on sale soon.

Anticipating high demand, team officials will make every effort to ensure current season-ticket holders get first right of refusal on their seats.

The world rallied around the team following the crash. More than $15 million was raised in a GoFundMe campaign for the survivors and the families of those killed.

People also showed support for the Broncos by putting hockey sticks on porches, wearing jerseys and memorial ribbons, and holding other fundraisers.

The Canadian Press

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