humboldt: the new season is available now on cbc gem

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the story

When a devastating highway accident on April 6, 2018, thrust Humboldt, Sask., into the international spotlight, people from across Canada and around the globe responded with condolences, vigils and tributes. As the shock subsided and the world stepped back to let the community grieve, survivors and families were left with an incredibly difficult path ahead.

Humboldt: The New Season features five survivors: Brayden Camrud and Derek Patter, who return to play for the 2018–2019 Humboldt hockey season with a different coaching staff and new teammates; and Tyler Smith, Kaleb Dahlgren and Layne Matechuk, who continue their recovery. We also meet the late Logan Boulet’s parents, who carry on their son’s legacy by raising unprecedented awareness about organ donation in Canada, and assistant coach Mark Cross’s parents, who see their son’s memory live on through his former York Lions hockey program (where Kaleb was recruited).

Other families grapple with the reality that they will never see their loved ones again while still trying to support the Broncos and other families. Through their pain we are also shown resilience, as one can still move forward without ever forgetting.

Nominated for a Canadian Screen Award for Best Documentary Program, the film is available now on CBC Gem.