After many years playing hockey in Russell with the Rams, Tyler Huston has taken the next step as he's joined the Parkland U-15 Rangers. Although this is his first AAA season, this is his final year of U-15 eligibility before he moves up to the U-18 ranks.
As hockey in the province has been put on pause, Huston is sitting on five AAA games played with the Rangers so far and he's patiently waiting for when he can get back on the ice with his friends.
"It's been a great time, we have great coaches, and a great group of guys," said Huston. "I'm really enjoying the transition and I'm starting to feel more comfortable playing at this level."
Huston says he loves the pace of the game at the AAA level and it's allowing him to develop and improve his skills, something he has certainly done over the years. Now although he can't gather with his team at any rink in the province, Huston is doing his best to stay sharp.
For the second year, the Huston's have made their own backyard rink as have so many families across the Parkland. The rink is set up with a net so he can work on his shot and is a good enough size that he can get a solid skate in while he waits for the AAA season to resume.
"I'm skating almost every day right now, just doing what I can to stay in shape," ended Huston. "Working on my shot is also something that I'm working on a lot and I'm happy with how things have gone."
Tyler wanted to move up to the AAA ranks because it's more intense and he has loved every minute of it.
