Hockey 2 Hell and Back, The Road 2 Recovery

Join us on Hockey 2 Hell and Back on March 3 at 3 PM EST for a special live episode featuring none other than Kevin Bieksa! The former NHL defenseman, known for his toughness, leadership, and legendary career with the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks, joins the show for an unfiltered conversation about hockey, life beyond the game, and everything in between. From his enforcer mentality to his work in broadcasting, Bieksa brings his trademark wit and insight to the table. Don't miss this one—tune in LIVE on YouTube and Instagram and be part of the conversation!

In this powerful episode of Hockey 2 Hell and Back, I sit down with former NHL enforcer Bobby Robins to dive deep into his incredible story of perseverance, struggle, and redemption. From battling his way through the minor leagues to achieving his NHL dream with the Boston Bruins, Bobby shares the highs of his career—and the devastating lows that followed. We discuss the brutal reality of life as an enforcer, the toll of concussions and addiction, and the journey to finding purpose beyond the game. Bobby opens up about his darkest moments, his road to recovery, and how he's now using his story to inspire others. This is an episode you won't want to miss—raw, real, and a testament to the power of resilience.

**Hockey 2 Hell and Back #131 | Featuring Theo Peckham**   Welcome back to *Hockey 2 Hell and Back*! In episode #131, **Brady Leavold** sits down with former NHL defenseman **Theo Peckham** for an open and raw conversation about hockey, life beyond the game, and the challenges that come with it.   Peckham, known for his tough, physical play with the **Edmonton Oilers**, shares his journey from the NHL to life after hockey. He opens up about the highs and lows of his career, the mental and physical toll of the game, and the lessons he's learned along the way.   This episode is packed with **powerful insights, untold stories, and honest reflections**—a must-listen for hockey fans, players, and anyone navigating the ups and downs of life.   **Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring conversations!**  

Luke Gazdic from Mitts Off and Sportsnet drops by and shares his journey to the NHL and life after hockey. You do not want to miss this one!    

Hockey 2 Hell And Back welcomes Stanley Cup champion Nick Kypreos. Kypreos is joining Brady for the second time dating back to 2021. Currently Kypreos is the host of Real Kyper and Bourne a show on Sportsnet Monday-Friday from 4-6pm est. He is also a regular analyst on Sportsnet and a successful author among many other things! This episode will also be featured during Hockey Night In Canada's feature Hockey Day In Canada on January 20th 2024.

Nathan Harmon has rapidly become one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the USA. Nathan's journey comes from a combination of a troubled past and a great desire to help others overcome many of his same struggles. In his younger years Nathan battled divorced parents, suicidal thoughts, self harm, alcohol and drug addictions, bulimia and eventually jail. Nathan is now over 13 years sober by the power of the Gospel. With Nathan's testimony, passion and energy but most importantly God's calling, he had been able to impact people with lifelong change in all walks of life.

Retired NHL goaltender Corey Hirsch joins the show to talk about his book "The Save of My Life" His story through hockey and mental health struggles. Corey offers some great advice for parents and shares his own life experience which has helped so many people.  

Social media sensation Coach Chippy joins the show and really shares with us who he really is! His outlook on life is incredible and he's just getting started!

Paulie shares his powerful story of how he turned his pain into purpose. Hockey, physical and sexual abuse, mental health, addiction and the strength to fight back!

Brady welcomes the inspiring Aaron Volpatti who is fresh off his successful book tour. This is one of the most inspirational comeback stories in professional sports.    Aaron Volpatti was never supposed to play in the NHL. As an average, undersized youth hockey player, Aaron had to fight his way, literally, into competitive hockey. But in the early hours of April 20, 2005, he found himself in a very different fight–a fight for his life after a devastating burn injury.    FIGHTER: Defying The NHL Odds is a riveting account of Aaron's journey from the Vancouver General Hospital Burn Unit to the NHL, and his life after a career ending neck injury. It is a story filled with extreme adversity, personal triumph, grief, terror, and happiness.    Discover the true power of the human mind and what is possible through Aaron's unique Visualization practice. A revelatory practice that can help us reframe adversity, instill a deep sense of trust in our journeys, and demystify the impossible. Proudly supporting the  British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund As of Oct. 25th, for 54 days, 40% of profits will be donated to the British Columbia Professional Fire Fighters' Burn Fund FOLLOW AARON AARONVOLPATTI.COM BUY “FIGHTER: DEFYING THE NHL ODDS 

Brady welcomes his friend Keegan Downer the founder and CEO of Mindful Meds Mindful Meds is a premium supplement company dedicated to supplying Canadians with the tools to improve their mental health, clarity, and performance and to support their growth along the way. Mindful Meds has changed Brady's life and helped set him on a path of recovery he never could have dreamed of. This episode is to help educate those who may be looking for a little bit more info. Follow Mindful Meds    Visit Mindful Meds on the web

Kevin Raine of the Belfast Giants returns to the show again to talk Hockey culture and mental health.   please go follow Kevin on IG @kevinraine @personalbesthockey

A very important episode! Djay McGrath from Kindersley Saskatchewan is 30 years old who played in the WHL for 2 years before the finishing off his junior career in his home town for the Klippers. Djay has recently taken to TikTok to share his powerful story through drugs , alcohol, depression, and injuries after he's held it in for the past 10 years.  Now he's ready to share his story story in hopes of helping others.  Follow D Jay on Tik Tok  Follow D Jay On Instagram   

David Van der Gulik is a Canadian retired ice hockey right winger. He was a draft pick of the Calgary Flames, selected 206th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, and appeared in six games with the team in 2008–09 before spending four seasons with the Colorado Avalanche and his last North American season with the Los Angeles Kings. Van der Gulik is now a firefighter with the Abbotsford Fire Department in British Columbia Dave and Brady discuss mental health, hockey and life after hockey. 

Brady Leavold is joined by Kelly Hrudey  to discuss their mental health struggles and hockey. 

Brady welcomes his buddy world renowned film maker Adam Scorgie. Adam Scorgie is a Canadian documentary film producer based in Edmonton, Alberta and is the founder of Score G Production Films. Currently Adam and his team are putting the finishing touches on the Jordin Tootoo documentary that so many are waiting for! Some of his other work has included: The Union: The Business Behind Getting High- 2007 - Producer The Culture High - 2014 - Producer Ice Guardians - 2016 - Producer Making Coco: The Grant Fuhr Story - 2018 - Producer Inmate #1: The Rise of Danny Trejo - 2019 - Producer Bisping - 2021 - Producer

NHL journeyman Riley Sheahan opens up about his life through hockey, mental health and dives into his DUI while playing with the Detroit Red Wings. This is not one you want to miss Follow Riley on Instagram  Follow His Podcast - Speak Your Mind Follow Torch Pro  

Brady Leavold welcomes former OHL sniper Graeme Bonar and former Weyburn Red Wing captain Stuart Smith. The talk will be about all things hockey, mental health, trauma, addiction, Puck Support and of course anything else that comes up! #mentalhealth #hockey #trauma

Former NHLer turned Mental Health Advocate Stephen Johns joins Brady Leavold on what will be a very important conversation surrounding mental health and hockey. Last summer Johns rollerbladed across the USA for mental health. #mentalmiles was the hash tag he used as he rollerbladed to help crush the stigma! Johns is set to release a documentary about his epic journey and we get to hear about it first hand on Hockey 2 Hell And Back ! #mentalhealth #hockey #nhl

“From Prison To The Olympics” We get to hear first hand of Tony Hoffman's viral story of his triumphant journey through sports stardom, mental health struggles, substance use disorder, homelessness & his quest to coaching in the 2016 Rio Olympics. It's a story that pierces the hearts and minds of its listeners, It simply CHANGES LIVES #addiction #hope  

Chris "Knuckles" Nilan joins Brady once again after there last connection over 2 years ago. In this episode Chris Nilan opens up about his addiction to pain killers and eventually heroin and the fight it took to get his life back. Today Knuckles is the co host of The Raw Knuckles Podcast: One of the All-Time Toughest players in the NHL, Chris Nilan and Spittin' Chiclets funniest-ever guest and former pro, Tim Stapleton co-host RAW KNUCKLES. An entertaining and inspiring podcast about the NHL, universal issues dealing with sports, and about life and facing it everyday with humour and insight.    FOLLOW KNUCKLES ON IG FOLLOW THE RAW KNUCKLES PODCAST    

Hockey 2 Hell And Back welcomes Dani, Tierney and Declyn Probert to the show to talk about the up and coming 10th annual Bob Probert Memorial Ride. On Sunday, June 26, 2022, as Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare hosts the 10th Annual Bob Probert Ride. Kickstand up from Ciociaro Club at 10:30 a.m. Registration is FREE starting at 10 a.m. New this year: Classic Car Show - $10 registration includes entry to all contests & 1 complimentary poker hand for the ride! Funds raised for the 10th Year Bob Probert Ride will go towards supporting mental health programs at Hôtel-Dieu Grace Healthcare. Since 2011, the Ride has raised over $1M in support of Cardiac Services in Windsor-Essex. Proceeds to date have supported the creation of a second angioplasty suite, the new wellness exercise room used by our Cardiac Wellness patients and now a satellite location that will make access to the exercise room easier for patients in the county. The selected satellite location will be part of the new expansion of the existing Tecumseh Arena that will include indoor sports fields, offices and activity rooms. The location in Tecumseh allows convenient access to the program in a catchment area which includes east Windsor, the town of Tecumseh, and Lakeshore. The new facility is going to have a walking track and other amenities that will be complementary to the cardiac wellness program. Each year the ride is led by a celebrity road captain the likes of Chris Chelios, Sheldon Kennedy, Jacqui MacInnis-Wood, Tony Amonte, Ryan VandenBussche, Darren McCarty and Dave Hutchison, Scott Parker and WRIF's Meltdown, Zack Kassian and Darren Banks. Stay tuned to see who will be leading the pack this year at our media launch. For more details on the ride please like on Facebook at www.facebook.com/ProbertRide.

Hockey Legend Ted Nolan joins the show.

Brady Leavold welcomes his friend Michael Landsberg to the show once again live May 23rd, a great way to wrap up the long weekend. Michael has been one of the leaders when it comes to the mental health movement. His story has and continues to help countless people through his vulnerability and courage to speak about his own battles with depression. He is responsible for the #sicknotweak movement @sicknotweak

Hockey 2 Hell And Back returns after a month off and we are honoured to have the incredibkle Ryan Straschnitzki join the show. Ryan was paralyzed from the chest down when a bus carrying the Humboldt Broncos of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League was in a collision with a transport truck in 2018. Sixteen people were killed and another 13 were injured. It will be remembered as one of the darkest days of hockey. Ryan has been working hard on his rehab and has inspired millions of people through sharing his journey. Ryan is now playing on the Alberta Para Hockey team and is the founder of Straz Strong. Don't miss this one! Set your reminders! #humboldtstrong #inspiration #hockey   Follow Ryan on social media @rstraz_ and @thestrazstrong

Brady Leavold welcomes his new friend, retired NHL tough guy Kenny Belanger to talk about his ups and down in his career and life after hockey. Live Tuesday April 5, 2022 @ 8:30pm EST Kenneth Belanger is a Canadian retired ice hockey forward. He played in the National Hockey League with the Toronto Maple Leafs, New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, and Los Angeles Kings from 1994 to 2006. Born in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Belanger started his National Hockey League career with the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1994. He also played for the New York Islanders, Boston Bruins, and Los Angeles Kings. He left the NHL after the 2006 season. Belanger lives in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario and runs his own hockey school. #MENTALHEALTH #HOCKEY #NHL   Support The Podcast On Patreon with a monthly contribution. www.patreon.com/bradyLeavold

Join Brady on his 2 year podcast anniversary when he welcomes former NHL tough guy Riley Cote. Riley is making his third appearance on the show but has not been on since June of 2020. Since then Riley has been working tirelessly on bringing plant medicines to the fore front in sport. This is not one you want to miss! During his time in the NHL, Cote used cannabis as a natural pain-reliever and alternative to addictive pharmaceutical drugs. After retiring, Cote co-founded Athletes for Care, a group that advocates for athletes on issues of health and safety including the use of cannabis as medicine. Cote is also an advocate for hemp, founding the Hemp Heals Foundation to educate the public about the nutritional benefits of hemp and its numerous eco-friendly industrial uses. The organization hosts an annual music festival in Philadelphia to raise awareness about the various benefits and applications of the hemp plant. Cote is also a board member of the Pennsylvania Hemp Industry Council. #nhl #hockey #plantmedicine   SHOP PUCK SUPPORT PROMO CODE HOPE = 15% OFF FOLLOW RILEY ON SOCIAL MEDIA @RILEYCOTE32 @ATHLETES4CARE @NASTYKNUCKLESPOD FOR MORE INFORMATION ON WAKE CLICK HERE

Aaron Snow and Richard Greenop join Brady Leavold to discuss their own struggles with addiction and mental health. Both Aaron Snow and Richard Greenop have been on the show at different times. Since then Brady, Aaron and Richard have kept in contact through a group chat, planning on working together to help others going through what they went through, but more importantly how they can educate others to never have to struggle they way all three of them have.  Watch Live Tuesday March 22, 2022 @ 8pm Live This episode is dedicated to the late Isaac Lee 2001-2021  Isaac lost his life to an accidental overdose in late 2021. We would like to thank Isaac's mom Marla for courageously sharing Isaac's sorry in hopes of helping others. Isaac will never ever be forgotten Brought to you by Puck Support @pucksupport pucksupport.com #addiction #hockey #mentalhealth

Dr. Cassidy Preston is the founder of Consistent Elite Performance and is a full-time High-Performance Coach helping elite athletes, teams, and businesses increase their performance and well-being. As a former OHL & PRO hockey player, Cassidy combines his personal experiences with the current research in Sport & Performance Psychology to create relatable and practical strategies for his clients to apply. Cassidy is personally motivated and invested in helping people develop the intangible soft skills of mental toughness and leadership because of how much he struggled with them throughout his career. One of the greatest challenges he embraces is helping people first understand exactly what these soft skills are and, then, how they can work on them. Most people are either not aware of their mental toughness and leadership skills or they don't know how they can actually work on them. Lastly, Cassidy is dedicated to helping his clients improve their performance and well-being through customized programs that include the necessary accountability and support. His autonomy-supportive approach ensures his clients take ownership of their mental toughness and leadership skills to build healthy and lasting habits.   Follow Dr. Cassidy on Instagram  CONSISTENT ELITE PERFORMANCE    TO DOWNLOAD THE SOBER BUDDY APP VISIT yoursoberbuddy.com

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Brady welcomes one of his favourite artists in Colicchie. This is a real dream come true. Colicchie's music helped Brady through some of his darkest days of addiction and maybe even more so now in recovery. Pittsburgh rapper Colicchie rose up from years of struggling with addiction to find success and hope in his music. A rapid decline into drug addiction in his teenage years led to troubles with the law and multiple stints in rehab in his early twenties. After getting clean at age 23, Colicchie began writing raps, turning stories from his tumultuous life into confessional, unflinchingly honest songs. Themes of addiction, depravity, and recovery came up time and time again in songs like "Drug Addiction," "Recover or Die," and "To Whom It May Concern." A video for "Drug Addiction" went viral in 2017, reaching millions of listeners, many of whom were struggling with addiction themselves and took inspiration from Colicchie's story. Check out Colicchie's music, available on all platforms. #addiction #colicchie #hope #recovery   Subscribe to Coliccie's YouTube Channel 

Brady Leavold celebrates 2 years clean on February 8th 2022 To celebrate the day, 4 time Stanley Cup Champion Darren McCarty joins the show. Brady and D Mac have become like brothers since first connecting back in 2020. Brady looked up to D Mac on the ice and now as a big brother off the ice. Later in the show, Brady will be joined by his dad Brian Leavold to reflect on the last 2 years and how the change has impacted both of their lives. Watch live or listen to the audio on all podcast platforms Brought to you by Puck Support and True Temper Hockey #hockey #wedorecover #nevergiveup

Kevin Porter won't take no for an answer. He won't take “no” from player agents. He won't take “no” from professional hockey teams. And he certainly won't take “no” from his mind or body. Not even at age 46, when he strolls into the arena disorientated after a day-long shift as an emergency worker. In his 40's the dream is very much still alive, this is not one you want to miss #hockey #motivation #inspiration WATCH RELENTLESS: THE KEVIN PORTER STORY

Brady Welcomes 2 time Stanley Cup Champ Kris Versteeg to the show to talk about his career, life after hockey and the launch of his new app Klevr. Kristopher Royce Versteeg (born May 13, 1986) is a Canadian entrepreneur and former professional ice hockey winger. During his career, he played for the Chicago Blackhawks, Toronto Maple Leafs, Philadelphia Flyers, Florida Panthers, Carolina Hurricanes, Los Angeles Kings, Calgary Flames, Avangard Omsk, Växjö Lakers and Nitra. Versteeg is a two-time Stanley Cup champion with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010 and 2015. Klevr.ai STREAMLINED the ability for COACHES and PARENTS to instantly SHARE video with their ATHLETES in SECONDS‼️ -PARENTS can now Clip and Share/Store VIDEO easier than EVER before with their ATHLETES, COACHES or FAMILY MEMBERS! -Youth COACHES can now Clip, Edit/Annotate and Share like the PROS! -ATHLETES can now get INSTANT streamlined video like the PROS❗️ Athletes can also save all their clips and highlights to send off to coaches and scouts ANYWHERE in the WORLD ❗️ Import or Export video capabilities❗️ Klip. Edit. Share = Klevr.ai

Brady welcomes former NHLer turned analyst Jeff O'Neill to the show #hockey #nhl #tsn Jeff O'Neill is a Canadian broadcaster and former professional ice hockey player in the National Hockey League. He played 12 seasons with the Hartford Whalers, Carolina Hurricanes and the Toronto Maple Leafs.

Kendra grew up in Kincardine, Ontario. With the support of her family and town behind her, Kendra quickly achieved great successes in her hockey career. Years ago, when faced with the opportunity to realize her dream of goaltending for Team Canada, Kendra was diagnosed with a Severe Anxiety Disorder coupled with Severe Panic Attacks, Depression and Agoraphobia; forcing her to leave the National Program in order to seek help to learn how to live with what had become a crippling disease. Kendra now shares her personal journey and has joined efforts to bring Mental Health issues to the forefront. It is her hope that her story will offer both hope and promise to others dealing with Mental Illness. #hockey #mentalhealth #mentalillness #hope

Brady welcomes Jay Harrison, a Canadian former professional ice hockey defenceman who played for the Toronto Maple Leafs, Carolina Hurricanes and the Winnipeg Jets of the National Hockey League. Here is a quick bio: Jay Harrison is a licensed mental health counsellor who consults for professional athletic organizations, police and first responder organizations, and other high performance corporations on aspects pertaining to performance, wellness, recruiting, and mental health. Jay integrates his 15 years experience as a NHL player with his clinical and academic training to gain a unique understanding of elite performance . Jay understands, connects, and communicates with his clients in a way that honors their authentic selves while inspiring greater confidence, leadership, and commitment to acclimating their fullest potential. Education:  PhD, Performance Psychology (expected in the next 8 weeks!) MS, Clinical Mental Health Counseling (2018) BA, Psychology (2015) License and credentials: Licenced Mental Health Counselor Associate (North Carolina) Nationally Certified Counselor (NCC) #nhl #nhlpa

A long time coming! Brady Leavold and Richard Greenop have been talking about this for a long time off the record and how their stories are very similar. Richard is ready to share his story through junior and pro hockey and how it all ended due to concussions and how while he was playing he became severely addicted to pain killers. For the first time Richard openly tells his story and where he is today! You do not want to miss this one! Richard Greenop (born February 24, 1989) is a former Canadian professional ice hockey player who played in the AHL, ECHL, OHL and OPJHL, most notably for the Toronto Marlies of the AHL. #hockey #concussions #addiction #painkillers

Brady Leavold welcomes social media sensations Jacob Ardown and Olly Postanin from On The Bench @on.the.bench Ryan Russell and Steve Campbell are the guys behind some of the funniest content out there today and we will get a chance to get to know them as well which is something that doesn't happen often. #podcast #onthebench #hockey Live December 21st at 9pm est