Broncos’ Labelle released from hospital
Exactly two months after the Humboldt Broncos bus tragedy, 18-year-old defenceman Xavier Labelle was released from the Saskatoon City Hospital on Wednesday.
Labelle issued a statement on Wednesday, paying his respects to the 16 people that lost their lives in the accident.
“The crash on April 6, 2018 was horrific and learning of the sudden loss of so many of my teammates and the Broncos staff was shocking and heartbreaking. It was a privilege and an honour to get to know so many incredible people: Coach Darcy, Coach Mark, Dayna, Glen, Biebs, Brody, Schatzy, Bouls, Swack, Lukes, Joey, Leichter, Tobes, Herold, Tommy, Hunts…I miss you all,” Labelle’s statement read. “Although all of the Bronco families and loved ones are still trying to come to terms with the magnitude of this loss, we are supporting each other as best as we can.”
Labelle also detailed his extent of his injuries and his recovery from them. Among his injuries are a fractured skull, around 20 broken bones, nerve damage in his legs and left arm, a concussion, internal bleeding and other ailments.