“Right now is a tough time in my life. Transitioning from playing professionally to the real world is a big change for sure. I was having this conversation with an ex Canuck yesterday about transition period. Trying to find your
“There’s a selected few people who have god given talent that no matter what they do they will always be at the top of their career path. There’s a reason why certain people ‘make it’ and why people don’t. Because
“My second year Junior In Vernon was a big year for me. I was able to obtain a scholarship early on in the year, got that goal. Then my next goal was to get drafted in the NHL the same
“From a young age, looking back on everything, the reason why I was able to get to where I go to is because I faced adversity at a young age. When I was 9,10,11,12,13 years old constantly getting told, ‘you’re
“I’ll never forget stepping out on the ice at Roger’s Arena playing for the Vancouver Canucks for the first time. I think majority of kids dreamed of getting the chance of putting on that jersey and play. I remember scoring
“My parent’s been my biggest inspiration. Growing up playing hockey, never being the best player on the team, from being that big chubby guy from North Burnaby all through high school. Everyone says there’s no chance you can make it,
“My dad enrolled me in hockey for fun back when I was 4/5 years old. At the beginning I hated it, used to cry, I think I broke his back trying to teach me how to skate. My passion for
“I go through ups and downs, my anxiety I had it under control. I did a lot of therapy throughout high school, years of it. I’ve had 4 or 5 therapists and that just taught me how to correct my
“My advice is, it passes. It feels like it won’t. I can’t even describe the feeling. Like look at me now, I’m living my life, I’m able to enjoy things. I’ve gotten past it. Yeah, I still have some anxiety
“So when it happened, I self harmed with the intent on pretty much ending my life. I ended up passing out more from the adrenaline probably because my heart was just pounding which I was terrified. It’s terrifying. It was