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Humboldt Broncos Survivor Ryan Straschnitzki Promotes New Documentary Series

The six-part series, 'We Were Broncos,' premieres May 26 on AMI, chronicling Straschnitzki's journey from tragedy to para-athlete and advocate.

Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor Ryan Straschnitzki tosses a basketball in Airdrie, Alta., Wednesday, May 14, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Jeff McIntosh

Overview

  • Ryan Straschnitzki, paralyzed in the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash, is the focus of a new documentary series titled 'We Were Broncos.'
  • The series, produced by Lucas Frison and Prairie Cat Productions, will air on Accessible Media Inc. beginning May 26, 2025.
  • Straschnitzki shifted from para hockey to wheelchair basketball in 2023 and is pursuing a spot on the 2028 Paralympic basketball team.
  • He is currently in Toronto promoting the series and hopes it will shed light on his life beyond the crash, including his athletic goals and Straz Strong charity.
  • Frison, a close friend of late Broncos coach Mark Cross, directed the series and aims to highlight Straschnitzki's resilience and advocacy.