Brady Leavold
Brady Leavold
#97 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Kenny Belanger Retired NHL Tough Guy
#97 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Kenny Belanger Retired NHL Tough Guy
#97 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Kenny Belanger Retired NHL Tough Guy
Wednesday 6th April 2022
Kenny Belanger talks about his journey from NHL fame to battling addiction and homelessness on 'Hockey 2 Hell and Back'.
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Get the buttons here!Kenny Belanger: From NHL Glory to Life's Toughest Battles
But you know what, when I was young, I had nothing to lose. I stood up for people and and so you know, getting into Boston, you know I had, I had a couple more concussions and I had pat burns there as a coach and burns.
Kenny Belanger, a retired NHL tough guy, joins Brady Leavold on 'Hockey 2 Hell and Back' to share his remarkable story. Known for his grit on the ice, Kenny opens up about his journey from the NHL to grappling with addiction and homelessness. He recounts his life in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside, shedding light on the struggles of head trauma and anxiety that followed his hockey career. But Kenny's story doesn't end in despair.
Today, he runs a hockey school in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, where he trains kids and instills in them the same resilience that carried him through his darkest days. This episode is packed with candid reflections on life after hockey, the importance of mental health, and Kenny's positive outlook for the future. Whether you're a hockey fan or someone looking for a story of hope and recovery, Kenny's journey is sure to resonate.