Brady Leavold
Brady Leavold
#56 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Sean Venedam
#56 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Sean Venedam
#56 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Sean Venedam
Thursday 17th June 2021
Hear Sean Venedam's journey from a severe leg injury to becoming a world champion on the Canadian National Standing Amputee team on 'Hockey 2 Hell and Back'.
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Get the buttons here!Sean Venedam's Unstoppable Spirit: From Leg Amputation to Hockey Glory
I just assumed it was the only thing that an amputee could play.
Picture this: You're a professional hockey player at the top of your game, and then a devastating leg injury changes everything. This is the reality Sean Venedam faced in his 11th season. In this episode of 'Hockey 2 Hell and Back', host Brady Leavold chats with Sean about his incredible journey from a promising career in the AHL, ECHL, and UHL to an unexpected life-altering decision to amputate his leg after three years on crutches.
But that's not where Sean's story ends. Instead of giving up, he defied the odds and made the Canadian National Standing Amputee team, capturing gold in the 2012 World Championships just a year after his amputation. Sean's resilience didn't stop there. Today, he owns and operates the 4 Hundred Source For Sports in Barrie, Ontario.
Throughout their conversation, Sean opens up about the discrimination and lack of support amputee hockey players often face, shedding light on an important issue within the sport. His story is a powerful testament to determination and perseverance, reminding us all that even in the face of adversity, passion can lead to triumph. Tune in to hear Sean's inspiring journey and his hopes for the future of amputee hockey.