Ryan Straschnitzki
Ryan Straschnitzki is a Canadian athlete and Humboldt Broncos bus crash survivor who was paralyzed from the chest down in the tragic 2018 accident. He has since become an inspiring figure, pursuing a career in wheelchair basketball with aspirations to compete for Team Canada at the 2028 Paralympics. His journey and resilience are highlighted in the upcoming six-part TV series 'We Were Broncos,' which chronicles his life post-crash and aims to showcase his story beyond the tragedy.
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Recent news mentions
Ryan Straschnitzki, paralyzed in the 2018 bus crash, has been making steady strides and recently used an exoskeleton to walk.
Alberta Insider: A young woman finds her way back to the rink
Canada· 2025-06-13
Former Broncos player Ryan Straschnitzki has been using a wheelchair since he was paralyzed from the chest down in the 2018 Saskatchewan bus crash.
‘I forgot how tall I was’: Former Humboldt Bronco Ryan Straschnitzki walks using exoskeletonCanada· 2025-06-13
Ryan Straschnitzki’s life has been an open book since he was seriously injured in the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and his story is soon to be shown on TV.
TV series on paralyzed Humboldt Bronco player set to airCanada· 2025-05-18
