REGINA — As a country and province mourn, teams across the Canadian Football League are offering their support following the horrific tragedy involving the Humboldt Broncos Friday night.

On Saturday, the Saskatchewan Roughriders issued the following statement on Twitter:

To our province and nation in mourning:

We offer comfort, support and strength during a time that is difficult beyond measure for so many.

We mourn the passing of those who perished, and they will forever be in our hearts and minds.

Saskatchewan prides itself on the strength of our people.

Now, more than ever, we must lean on our neighbours, family, friends, to find this strength.

#HumboldtStrong

#SaskatchewanStrong

The RCMP confirmed, as of Saturday evening, that 15 of 29 people on board the Broncos’ team bus have died following the crash. The Junior-A hockey team of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League (SJHL) was traveling to Nipawin for a playoff game.

Other CFL teams have also offered their thoughts and support, while Commissioner Randy Ambrosie tweeted his thoughts on Saturday morning:

“Everyone in our league is so deeply saddened by the terrible news out of Saskatchewan. Words typed on a screen seem so inadequate when families are in such turmoil. And yet I feel compelled to convey our love and prayers.”