3 Alberta Junior Hockey Players Killed in Crash Heading to Practice

The crash involved a semi-truck and a small passenger vehicle near Stavely, Alberta.

Feb. 3, 2026 at 2:47am

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Three junior hockey players from the Southern Alberta Mustangs team were killed in a vehicle crash on Monday morning while heading to practice. The victims were identified as 18-year-olds JJ Wright and Cameron Casorso from Kamloops, British Columbia, and 17-year-old Caden Fine from Birmingham, Alabama. The crash occurred at an intersection in Stavely, Alberta, about an hour south of Calgary. A semi-truck and a small passenger vehicle were involved in the collision, with the semi-truck driver sustaining minor injuries.

Why it matters

The tragic incident has devastated the local hockey community, evoking memories of the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash that killed 16 people. The loss of these young players has left their teammates, families, and the broader Alberta hockey community in mourning.

The details

According to the RCMP, the crash occurred at an intersection with Highway 2 in Stavely. The small passenger vehicle carrying the three junior hockey players was traveling eastbound when it collided with a northbound semi-truck pulling gravel. The three players - JJ Wright, Cameron Casorso, and Caden Fine - were killed in the crash. The 40-year-old semi-truck driver from Stavely sustained minor injuries.

  • The crash occurred on Monday morning, February 3, 2026.

The players

JJ Wright

An 18-year-old junior hockey player from Kamloops, British Columbia, who played for the Southern Alberta Mustangs.

Cameron Casorso

An 18-year-old junior hockey player from Kamloops, British Columbia, who played for the Southern Alberta Mustangs.

Caden Fine

A 17-year-old junior hockey player from Birmingham, Alabama, who played for the Southern Alberta Mustangs.

Danielle Smith

The Premier of Alberta, who offered condolences to the players' families and teammates.

Rob Muench

The mayor of Humboldt, Saskatchewan, who expressed condolences to the Alberta team on Facebook.

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What they’re saying

“The whole Alberta hockey family is standing with you in sorrow and in prayer. In the days ahead, I know Albertans will wrap these families and this team in love and support as they navigate a pain no one should ever have to bear.”

— Danielle Smith, Premier of Alberta

“We stand with your community as you mourn this tragic loss, and our thoughts are with all those affected.”

— Rob Muench, Mayor of Humboldt

What’s next

The RCMP investigation into the cause of the crash is ongoing.

The takeaway

This heartbreaking incident has once again highlighted the risks and dangers faced by young athletes, reminding the community of the importance of road safety and the need to support those affected by such tragic losses.