Two teenagers were taken to hospital early Friday morning after a coach bus carrying the Athabasca Rivermen Junior A hockey team crashed on Highway 2.

The Rivermen were travelling to Crowsnest Pass for a Friday night game against the Crush when the bus lost control and entered the west ditch.

A news alert released by RCMP said several players, all between the ages of 15 and 19, were injured, with two teenagers taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. Others reported minor injuries or soreness and were treated at the scene.

In a heartwarming display, the Crush posted a message of support on social media along with a photo of hockey pucks arranged in a heart shape.

“Hockey fans, our hearts are heavy this morning as we extend all of our prayers, thoughts and best wishes to th

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