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Luke Huska drafted into WHL

Josiah Spyker
By Josiah Spyker

The son of Cranbrook’s Ryan Huska is following in his father’s footsteps and joining the Western Hockey League.

Luke Huska was drafted in the second round with pick number 44 by the Swift Current Broncos.

Ryan played four years in the WHL for the Kamloops Blazers scoring 162 points in 247 games.

Luke has been playing for Calgary Edge School U15 Prep where he tallied 14 goals and 27 assists in 34 games this season.

The Broncos had 13 picks in this year’s draft after making four traded over the course of the two-day draft.

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Josiah Spyker
Josiah Spyker
Josiah is an integral part of our East Kootenay team. Since joining Vista Radio in 2021, he has combined his love of community and sport in his reporting for the news team, while also stepping in as an on-air announcer.

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