Girl's hockey team from Santa Clarita wins championship despite father's tragic accident.

A tragic accident took the life of a devoted father who was driving his daughter and two other families to a hockey tournament in Colorado. Remarkably, three days later, the Santa Clarita Flyers hockey team emerged as champions of the Western Girls Hockey League 12U tournament, winning with a 1-0 victory in overtime. In the face of adversity, the players showed incredible resilience by deciding to continue playing in honor of those affected by the accident. The team captain, Sophia Boyle, shared that they viewed each other as a close-knit family, emphasizing their unity in the midst of tragedy. The accident occurred when a Colorado Department of Transportation plow truck lost control on the snowy roads and collided with the Flyers' van, resulting in the driver's tragic death and injuries to several passengers. The driver, Manuel Lorenzana, was remembered fondly by his family as a loving and supportive individual. Despite technical difficulties during the broadcast of the final game, the community came together at the Flyers’ home rink to support the team. Ultimately, the Flyers clinched the championship, commemorating their victory with a tribute to Lorenzana and a celebratory song. The team's president expressed gratitude for the overwhelming support they received in the aftermath of the accident.