Three Junior Hockey Players Killed in Alberta Crash

Collision south of Calgary claims lives of three Mustangs teammates

Apr. 11, 2026 at 3:48am

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Three promising junior hockey players from the Southern Alberta Mustangs team were killed in a tragic motor vehicle collision on Monday morning. The crash occurred south of Calgary and involved a semi-truck and a smaller passenger vehicle carrying the three players, who were on their way to practice.

Why it matters

The loss of these young athletes has devastated the local hockey community, sparking discussions about road safety and the impact of such tragedies. The incident has left many questioning the circumstances that led to the fatal accident.

The details

According to Alberta RCMP, the collision took place around 11 a.m. at the intersection of Highway 2 and 55 Avenue, at the north entrance to Stavely. The semi-truck, traveling northbound on Highway 2, collided with the smaller vehicle carrying the three players, who were driving east across the intersection. All three players, two 18-year-olds from Kamloops, British Columbia, and a 17-year-old from Birmingham, Alabama, died at the scene. The 40-year-old semi-truck driver from Stavely sustained minor injuries.

  • The crash occurred around 11 a.m. on Monday, April 11, 2026.

The players

Caden Fine

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

JJ Wright

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

Cameron Casorso

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

40-year-old semi-truck driver

A man from Stavely, Alberta, who sustained minor injuries in the collision.

Southern Alberta Mustangs

The junior hockey team that the three players were a part of.

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What’s next

The incident has left the hockey community reeling, prompting questions and discussions about road safety and the impact of such tragedies. As the community mourns the loss of these young athletes, many are left wondering about the circumstances that led to this devastating accident.

The takeaway

This tragic crash has devastated the local hockey community, highlighting the importance of road safety and the profound impact that the loss of young athletes can have on their teammates, families, and the broader community. The incident has sparked important conversations about how to prevent such tragedies and support those affected by them.