When fans find Jeter Korte’s name in the Humboldt Broncos program, many naturally assume he’s a hometown player. The truth is, the Korte family has long been part of the region, with roots stretching across the area including both Humboldt and Muenster and eventually branching out to Saskatoon. Korte first honed his hockey skills growing up in the Bridge City. He later advanced to the Warman Wildcats U18AAA squad before making his way to Humboldt. After scoring a goal in his first game with the Broncos in the 2022-23 campaign, Korte collected 15 points (7G-8A) in 39 games during the 2023-24 season. The 2024-25 campaign was not the one Korte was hoping for, as he was limited to 30 games with a lingering shoulder injury that caused him issues throughout the year. “It was definitely frustrating, I couldn’t stay in the lineup," he says “It was just a very frustrating year overall, having to rehab and everything. When I got back out there, I was kind of mentally worried about the shoulder getting hit.” Korte added, “It's good to be healthy right now and hopefully that doesn't happen again.” With a clean bill of health, the Saskatoon product has enjoyed a strong start to his 20-year-old season with 7 points (1G-6A) over the first 9 games. Jeter isn’t the only member of the Korte family with a bright hockey future. His sister, Alida has achieved international success as a member of Canada’s U18 World Women’s squad that a won a gold medal earlier this year. Currently playing junior hockey in Kelowna, Alida will be heading to Columbus, Ohio next year as a member of the Ohio State University Women’s Hockey team. The Korte siblings had the chance to spend some time on the ice this summer in Humboldt as instructors for the Broncos Summer Hockey School. Jeter enjoyed the experience of helping grow the game for local athletes with Alida. “It was pretty cool, me and her being out there, I enjoyed it, I’m sure the kids did too. Seeing her out there, just inspiring the next generation of women in hockey, it’s pretty cool to see.” Leaving home for the first time, junior hockey players usually head to an unfamiliar atmosphere, living with a new family as their billet. But for Korte, he’s got quite a comfortable setting, as he resides with his grandmother, Janice. He says living with Janice has been a smooth transition “Living with grandma, it’s awesome. Moving away from home for the first time, it was seamless with grandma.” Not only does Jeter enjoy a recognizable place, but he also gets to enjoy grandma’s cooking, which is usually ideal for most grandchildren. “She makes some pretty good pork chops with some homemade gravy and corn and homemade buns and everything.” He added, “Anything homemade that she makes is pretty darn good.” Before embarking on his own path as a member of the Humboldt Broncos, the 20-year-old got a chance to witness some games growing up. “Obviously, with my family out here in Muenster and Englefeld near Humboldt, I was fortunate to catch a few games before.” “When I got drafted, I came out and watched some games, I always looked up those guys, and now that I’m here, it’s pretty sweet.” Through the early part of his final season with the Broncos, the 2005-born forward says that it hasn’t quite sunken in yet that this will be his final year in green and gold. He adds that he’s proud to represent the club as an alternate captain this year. “It's an honor,” he says, “got a letter this year, so I don't take anything for granted. This is the last year here, so I want to make it count while I can.”