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CTV News
30-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
‘Life moves forward': Docuseries centred on former Humboldt Bronco Ryan Straschnitzki premieres in Regina
The AMI docuseries "We Were Broncos" follows Ryan Straschnitzki, as he works to make Canada's national sledge hockey team before switching sports. (Source: AMI) Ryan Straschnitzki, one of the 13 survivors of the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, is the subject of a new docuseries that follows his attempt to make Canada's national sledge hockey team before switching sports. The series, We Were Broncos, had its premiere in Regina Wednesday night. Speaking with CTV News, Straschnitzki explained that he was initially hesitant to participate in the series. 'The more I thought about, the more I thought it could be good exposure for adaptive sports, my journey and kind of a thank you to let people know that from their support I was able to be in this position and continue to strive for the paralympics,' he explained. The six-part series documents the partially paralyzed hockey player's attempt to make the national sled hockey team and an unexpected turn. 'So, I got cut from the national sled hockey team and my entire life revolved around getting cut from sports teams, so I knew that the next step was continuing to move forward,' Staschnitzki explained. 'That's all I was ever taught. My dad taught me that and so my next path forward, my next open door was wheelchair basketball.' The series airs Monday nights on the AMI cable channel and streams on AMI Plus. 'One of the things that we've been able to do is work across Canada with production companies – reflecting content with people with disabilities,' Vice President of AMI, John Melville, explained. The series is the creation of Regina television producer Lucas Frison. 'I have a personal connection with the Humboldt crash because I was best friends with Mark Cross, the assistant coach who died in the crash,' Frison explained. 'So, its always something that's close to me, I've always been following Ryan's journey from afar.' Straschnitzki is pleased with how the television series turned out. 'It's a part of life. Its something that happened that I wish I could take back – but life moves forward,' he said. 'Try to live your best life and do it in memory of them and everyone we lost that day. So, it's a lot of mixed emotions but a lot of it is that push and that drive to move forward from them.' While Straschnitzki is now focused on wheelchair basketball, he hasn't given up on his love for hockey. He's considering a return one day as a sled hockey coach.
CTV News
28-05-2025
- Entertainment
- CTV News
Humboldt survivor on new documentary
'We were Broncos' follows 26-year-old Ryan Straschnitzki's journey as he works toward his goal of playing wheelchair basketball.
CTV News
24-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
New documentary series focuses on Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor's quest for Olympic gold
Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki tells his story in 'We Were Broncos,' a new six-part documentary on AMI-tv.
CTV News
23-05-2025
- Sport
- CTV News
New documentary tells story of Humboldt Broncos crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki
Calgary Watch Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki tells his story in 'We Were Broncos,' a new six-part documentary on AMI-tv.
Time of India
22-05-2025
- Sport
- Time of India
Ryan Straschnitzki's first pitch at Blue Jays game recalls Humboldt tragedy
Humboldt Bronco crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki (Credit: Getty Image) When Ryan Straschnitzki rolled onto the field at Rogers Centre. It wasn't just about baseball, the former junior hockey player, now paralyzed from the chest down. Also delivered the ceremonial first pitch. Before a packed Toronto Blue Jays crowd, and the moment held more than symbolic value. As it reflected years of personal transformation since the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash. From junior hockey to Paralympic dreams New TV series on AMI to feature Ryan Straschnitzki Since the accident, he has focused on adaptive sports. He trained intensely in sled hockey and wheelchair basketball, as his goal is clear: to represent Canada at the 2028 Paralympic Games, that determination has kept him moving, both physically and mentally. The first pitch wasn't just about baseball. It represented the distance he's traveled; from despair to competitive hope. A national spotlight on personal strength Humboldt Bronco crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki (Credit: Getty Image) Straschnitzki's return to the public eye isn't limited to the pitcher's mound. His visit to Toronto also marks the release of a new TV series, We Were Broncos. The show recounts the aftermath of the Humboldt tragedy, focusing on personal recovery and rebuilding identity. Turning tragedy into purpose and legacy Straschnitzki doesn't shy away from what happened. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Secure Your Child's Future with Strong English Fluency Planet Spark Learn More Undo But he doesn't let it define him either. His life now centers on pushing boundaries; those of physical limits, public perception, and personal expectations. He trains, speaks, and now, appears in media that reshapes how tragedies are remembered. Read more: Mock draft sparks surprise with Anton Frondell to Blackhawks Ryan Straschnitzki's first pitch at the Blue Jays game was more than a ceremonial act, it was a reminder of how resilience can take root in the darkest places. His continued pursuit of sport, storytelling, and purpose underscores a vital truth, recovery is ongoing. But so is strength, and his story is still unfolding, and it's one Canada continues to follow closely. Get IPL 2025 match schedules , squads , points table , and live scores for CSK , MI , RCB , KKR , SRH , LSG , DC , GT , PBKS , and RR . Check the latest IPL Orange Cap and Purple Cap standings.
