Brady Leavold
Brady Leavold
#66 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Harlan Kingfisher Founder of Smudge The Blades
#66 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Harlan Kingfisher Founder of Smudge The Blades
#66 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Harlan Kingfisher Founder of Smudge The Blades
Monday 2nd August 2021
Harlan Kingfisher discusses how First Nations hockey influenced his life and led to the creation of Smudge The Blades, promoting culture and community support.
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Get the buttons here!Harlan Kingfisher: Smudging the Ice with Culture and Community
Hockey is good medicine...it brings people together, it's a healing game.
Hockey isn't just a sport for Harlan Kingfisher; it's a way to connect with his roots and give back to his community. In this episode of 'Hockey 2 Hell and Back', Brady Leavold sits down with Harlan, a First Nations hockey player from Sturgeon Lake, Saskatchewan, and the founder of Smudge The Blades. Harlan's journey through junior and college hockey across Canada wasn't just about scoring goals—it was about embracing a cultural celebration that goes beyond the rink.
Imagine a game where the stands are packed with fans cheering for their home Rez, pow wow music fills the air, and the scent of sweetgrass lingers as players smudge their sticks before hitting the ice. This is the essence of First Nations hockey, and it's what inspired Harlan to create Smudge The Blades, an apparel brand that celebrates this unique blend of sport and tradition. But Harlan's mission doesn't stop at clothing.
He's passionate about giving back to the First Nations hockey community, ensuring that other Native kids can experience the same positive impact that hockey had on his life. Through Smudge The Blades, a portion of the proceeds goes towards helping First Nation youth across Canada purchase new hockey equipment, giving them a chance to 'Smudge, Snipe and Celly'. Harlan's story is one of resilience, cultural pride, and community support.
Whether you're a hockey fan or someone interested in stories of cultural celebration and giving back, this episode offers a heartfelt look at how sport can be a powerful tool for healing and unity.