Tonight, we come together as a community to mourn the 16 lives lost in the tragic bus accident in Humboldt, Saskatchewan.

Hockey is more than a game to so many Canadians. The spirit of the sport is a part of our national fabric, which, as our Prime Minister said, “has roots in almost every town.” That is especially true here in Markham-Thornhill.

Tonight, we want to say to the community of Humboldt; the teammates, families, friends, and fans, we are thinking of you and the community of Markham-Thornhill is with you