Tragic plane crash involving Colorado avalanche head coach and 2 players as they were on their way to the training…

Tragic Plane Crash Claims Lives of Colorado Avalanche Head Coach and Two Players

In a devastating turn of events, Colorado Avalanche head coach Jared Bednar and two of the team’s star players were killed in a plane crash while en route to a training session. The aircraft, a small private jet, went down in the rugged terrain of the Rockies early this morning, just hours before the team was scheduled to begin preparations for their upcoming games.

The identities of the players, who were traveling with Bednar for a pre-season conditioning camp, have not yet been officially confirmed. Authorities are investigating the cause of the crash, though weather conditions at the time of the incident were reported to be severe, with heavy snow and low visibility in the area.

The Avalanche organization, alongside the National Hockey League, expressed their profound sorrow and shock at the loss, offering support to the families of the victims and to the team’s remaining staff and players. “This is an unimaginable tragedy. Our hearts are with the families, and the entire hockey community grieves alongside the Avalanche,” said NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman in a statement.

Tributes have poured in from across the sports world as fans and players alike remember the contributions of Bednar and the players to the game of hockey.