Brady Leavold
Brady Leavold
#41 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Darcy Rota
#41 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Darcy Rota
#41 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Darcy Rota
Thursday 22nd April 2021
Brady Leavold and Darcy Rota discuss overcoming addiction and mental health struggles in hockey on 'Hockey 2 Hell and Back'.
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86 minutes
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Get the buttons here!Darcy Rota: Guiding a Hockey Pro Through Addiction and Redemption
My dream of being a professional hockey player became a reality, but it was all taken away from me in a very short period of time. Within Years, I had now made the switch to heroin, fentanyl and everything in between, and I was now an intravenous drug user.
Imagine being on the brink of a professional hockey career, only to have it all unravel due to addiction. In this episode of 'Hockey 2 Hell and Back', host Brady Leavold reconnects with his former General Manager and Vancouver Canucks legend, Darcy Rota. Their conversation dives deep into Brady's tumultuous journey, from the highs of playing alongside NHL talents like Kyle Turris to the lows of addiction and homelessness on Vancouver's streets.
Darcy, who stood by Brady during his darkest times, offers a unique perspective on the support and understanding needed in such critical moments. They discuss the challenges Brady faced with mental health and addiction while playing for the Burnaby Express, and how these experiences led him to establish Puck Support, an organization dedicated to helping those in the hockey community struggling with similar issues. This episode isn't just about hockey; it's about resilience, redemption, and the power of unwavering support.
Whether you're a sports enthusiast or someone touched by addiction, this heartfelt conversation promises to leave you inspired.