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York men's hockey alumnus Mark Cross was one of the casualties in the fatal bus crash on Friday evening involving the Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL).
An assistant coach with the Broncos, Cross spent five seasons with the Lions from 2011-16 and graduated with his degree in kinesiology and health science in 2016. In his fourth season in Dec. 2014, Cross suited up for the U SPORTS Toronto Selects against Team Canada’s World Junior squad.
The Broncos were on route to play the Nipawin Hawks in Game 5 of the SJHL semifinal Friday night when their bus was hit by a semi-trailer – killing 15 people on board and injuring 14 others.
Tributes continue to pour in from across the U SPORTS community since Friday’s crash.
Forever a friend.
— York Lions (@yorkulions) April 8, 2018
Forever a Lion.
Forever in our hearts. #prayforhumboldt #HumboldtStrong pic.twitter.com/rTgWEf7CgI
Mark Cross was the type of player that always drew fantastic reviews from the players he played alongside. A team-first guy who would do whatever he had to in order to help his team win. I can only imagine what a great influence he was on the bench in Humboldt this year.
— Victor Findlay (@Finder_24) April 7, 2018
Remembering Humboldt Broncos Assistant Coach Mark Cross: Former York University Lions Teammates Corey, Michael and Louis sit down to reflect on his life and what he meant to them. #HumboldtStrong https://t.co/FmRL4iWZ6x pic.twitter.com/lIeI9dVqJV
— Breakfast Television Toronto (@BTtoronto) April 9, 2018
Very eloquent words on @FAN590 morning show from @yorkulions hockey coach Russ Herrington on @HumboldtBroncos assistant coach Mark Cross, who died in Friday night's horrific crash. https://t.co/g4pEMTLYZj
— Steve McAllister (@StevieMacSports) April 9, 2018
You were one of the best guys and captains I have ever had the pleasure to play with. Rest In Peace Crosser...you will be missed buddy. #humboltstrong
— Trevor Petersen (@TPetersen16) April 7, 2018
Mike Babcock was clearly emotional when speaking about the Humboldt Broncos tragedy.
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) April 7, 2018
Here is what he had to say. pic.twitter.com/3XQkmtITG3
Each member of every team getting on a bus today, tomorrow and forever should high five their bus driver. They play such an important role every single day for teams in all sports. #HumboldtStrong@USPORTSca @CHLHockey @HockeyCanada @SportCanada_EN @TeamCanada
— Graham Brown (@USPORTSca_CEO) April 8, 2018
That ones for you crosser #MC18 #humboldtstrong https://t.co/GQOwxQI0DM
— derek sheppard (@d_sheppard6) April 8, 2018
The 15 victims of the Humboldt Broncos crash include a respected coach and father of two, the team's young captain and a 20-year-old player whose smile 'lit up the room.' https://t.co/IWXbiIMCiL
— CBC News Alerts (@CBCAlerts) April 7, 2018
A vigil will be held this afternoon at the University of Saskatchewan. Everyone is invited.
The vigil taking place today at 3:30 p.m. at #Usask Convocation Hall is also available for livestream #HumboldtStrong https://t.co/VXTvwL1ZcY pic.twitter.com/ep5r8WdhJO
— U of Saskatchewan (@usask) April 9, 2018
