Hockey 2 Hell and Back

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From the brink of the NHL top severely addicted, homeless and 3 years behind bars. This is the story of Brady Leavold. Originally from Port Coquitlam, Leavold spent parts of 5 season in the WHL which included playing on the same line as Dallas Stars Captain, Jamie Benn. Just two years later he found himself addicted to heroin and shortly after that he was homeless on Vancouver's downtown east side which led him into a life of crime and violence. He was eventually arrested and spent 3 years behind bars. After becoming honest with his past and dealing with the trauma of sexual abuse, Brady has finally found his way and is one grateful man. He is the founder of The Puck Support Network; www.pucksupport.com Providing support and resources for the entire hockey community with issues related to mental health and addiction. @pucksupport on IG and Twitter www.facebook.com/pucksupport Watch the video on YouTube The Puck Support Podcast Network Follow Brady: @hockey2heroin Follow The Podcast: @hockey2hell Every episode is proudly brought to you by Team Issued Ltd. teamissued.ca Promo Code: toedrag15 for 15% off “Have a great day! If you so choose"

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#1 Hockey 2 Heroin The Road 2 Recovery

Mar 30 2020 21 mins

Brady Leavold introduces his new podcast Hockey 2 Heroin Road 2 Recovery Visit H2H Website to enter to win free Team Issued Ltd. Swag www.hockey2heroin.com www.teamissued.ca Promo Code: ToeDrag15 Twitter: @hockey2heroin IG: @hockey2heroin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hockey2heroinpodcast/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkAIhdABxrnxpOEDavzZN2w?view_as=subscriber New

#2 Featuring NHL Scout Kevin Pedersen @the_kped my childhood friend

Mar 31 2020 61 mins

Brady is joined by lifelong friend and NHL scout for the Arizona Coyotes, Kevin Pedersen. Talks about coaching, scouting and growing up in Port Coquitlam. Visit H2H Website to enter to win free Team Issued Ltd. Swag www.hockey2heroin.com www.teamissued.ca Promo Code: ToeDrag15 Twitter: @hockey2heroin IG: @hockey2heroin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hockey2heroinpodcast/ YouTub

#3 Featuring WHL alumni and owner of teamissued.ca Jesse Paradis

Apr 04 2020 61 mins

Brady Leavold catches up with former teammate Jesse Paradis after 12 years. Kelowna Rocket Stories from 2007/2008, what it's like to be a WHL player transitioning to the CIS and Jesse talks about his new passion www.teamissued.ca his fresh new clothing line. Brady opens up about dealing with pregnancies during his WHL career and how being traded from Swift Current To Kelowna was a

#4 Featuring WHL alumni and my former roomate Dylan Hood

Apr 09 2020 78 mins

Brady Leavold is joined by his former roommate from his last year in the WHL with the Kelowna Rockets. They share stories of playing together and the struggle they both faced while chasing their dream of playing professional hockey. Leavold opens up about having 2 different girls pregnant during his 20 year old season with the Kelowna Rockets. Should the Canadian Hockey League be h

#5 Ft. James Mcewan Former Enforcer

Apr 10 2020 110 mins

Brady Leavold is joined by former teammate retired hockey enforcer James McEwan. Leavold and McEwan discuss fighting in hockey and how concussions have impacted their lives. McEwan fought 143 times between major junior and minor pro equalling to a fight in 40% of his games. James explains the decision to go forward with the lawsuit against the Canadian Hockey League and how difficu

#6 Ft. Terry"Rossco"Ruskowski NHL Legend

Apr 13 2020 78 mins

Brady Leavold is joined by NHL legend Terry "Rossco" Ruskowski. Ruskowski is the only one to captain 4 different major league franchises throughout his career. He opens up about what his first couple years pro were like playing with Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe and his sons in Houston with the Aeros of the WHA. How did he become captain before Mario Lemieux in Pittsburgh? Leavold asks R

#7 Ft. Doug Maclean Formerly Of Sportsnet, CBJ and FLA

Apr 15 2020 84 mins

Brady Leavold is joined by former Sportsnet hockey analyst Doug Maclean. The pride of Summerside, PEI has spent the better part of 30 years in the upper echelon of the NHL. Including coaching stints in St. Louis, Washington, Detroit, Florida and Columbus. He was also the President and GM of the Columbus Blue Jackets for a decade. Following his career in management in the NHL, Macle

#8 Ft. Mike Hengen WHL Alumni

Apr 18 2020 105 mins

Brady Leavold is joined by WHL alumni Michael Hengen. Hengen, like Leavold, grew up in British Columbia's Lower Mainland. Hengen and Leavold were arch rivals throughout minor hockey. Brady actually hated no one more than Hengen. Hengen played his minor hockey in Burnaby in one of Canada's most successful and historic mionor hockey programs, Burnaby Winter Club. BWC is a privaate cl

#9 Ft. Adam "The BoogeyMan" Bradiwood Former 1st Overall Pick CFL

Apr 23 2020 56 mins

Brady Leavold is joined by one of his best friends Adam "The BoogeyMan" Braidwood. Adam was the 1st overall pick in the 2006 CFL draft. After suffering injury Braidwood turned to prescription pain killers, just like Leavold. Not long after that he found himself in a dark unfamiliar place. His addiction led him to a life of crime and violence and eventually landed him behind bars fo

#10 Ft. Brent Sopel Stanley Cup Champion NHL Veteran and Advocate For Dyslexia and Addiction

Apr 27 2020 71 mins

Hockey 2 Heroin The Road 2 Recovery is joined by Stanley Cup Champion Brent Sopel. Sopel played over 600 NHL games and over 1000 professional games including 3 years in the KHL. Brady and Brent talk about their struggles with drug and alocohol addiction. How hard it is to find your way in the real world when you can no longer play the game you love. Brent suffers from dislexia, he