Hockey 2 Hell and Back

Join us on Hockey 2 Hell and Back on March 3 at 3 PM EST for a special live episode featuring none other than Kevin Bieksa! The former NHL defenseman, known for his toughness, leadership, and legendary career with the Vancouver Canucks and Anaheim Ducks, joins the show for an unfiltered conversation about hockey, life beyond the game, and everything in between. From his enforcer mentality to his w...

In this powerful episode of Hockey 2 Hell and Back, I sit down with former NHL enforcer Bobby Robins to dive deep into his incredible story of perseverance, struggle, and redemption. From battling his way through the minor leagues to achieving his NHL dream with the Boston Bruins, Bobby shares the highs of his career—and the devastating lows that followed. We discuss the brutal reality of life as...

**Hockey 2 Hell and Back #131 | Featuring Theo Peckham**   Welcome back to *Hockey 2 Hell and Back*! In episode #131, **Brady Leavold** sits down with former NHL defenseman **Theo Peckham** for an open and raw conversation about hockey, life beyond the game, and the challenges that come with it.   Peckham, known for his tough, physical play with the **Edmonton Oilers**, shares his journey from the...

Luke Gazdic from Mitts Off and Sportsnet drops by and shares his journey to the NHL and life after hockey. You do not want to miss this one!    

Hockey 2 Hell And Back welcomes Stanley Cup champion Nick Kypreos. Kypreos is joining Brady for the second time dating back to 2021. Currently Kypreos is the host of Real Kyper and Bourne a show on Sportsnet Monday-Friday from 4-6pm est. He is also a regular analyst on Sportsnet and a successful author among many other things! This episode will also be featured during Hockey Night In Canada's feat...

Nathan Harmon has rapidly become one of the most sought after motivational speakers in the USA. Nathan's journey comes from a combination of a troubled past and a great desire to help others overcome many of his same struggles. In his younger years Nathan battled divorced parents, suicidal thoughts, self harm, alcohol and drug addictions, bulimia and eventually jail. Nathan is now over 13 years so...

Retired NHL goaltender Corey Hirsch joins the show to talk about his book "The Save of My Life" His story through hockey and mental health struggles. Corey offers some great advice for parents and shares his own life experience which has helped so many people.  

Social media sensation Coach Chippy joins the show and really shares with us who he really is! His outlook on life is incredible and he's just getting started!

Paulie shares his powerful story of how he turned his pain into purpose. Hockey, physical and sexual abuse, mental health, addiction and the strength to fight back!

Brady welcomes the inspiring Aaron Volpatti who is fresh off his successful book tour. This is one of the most inspirational comeback stories in professional sports.    Aaron Volpatti was never supposed to play in the NHL. As an average, undersized youth hockey player, Aaron had to fight his way, literally, into competitive hockey. But in the early hours of April 20, 2005, he found himself in a ve...

Brady welcomes his friend Keegan Downer the founder and CEO of Mindful Meds Mindful Meds is a premium supplement company dedicated to supplying Canadians with the tools to improve their mental health, clarity, and performance and to support their growth along the way. Mindful Meds has changed Brady's life and helped set him on a path of recovery he never could have dreamed of. This episode is to h...

Kevin Raine of the Belfast Giants returns to the show again to talk Hockey culture and mental health.   please go follow Kevin on IG @kevinraine @personalbesthockey

A very important episode! Djay McGrath from Kindersley Saskatchewan is 30 years old who played in the WHL for 2 years before the finishing off his junior career in his home town for the Klippers. Djay has recently taken to TikTok to share his powerful story through drugs , alcohol, depression, and injuries after he’s held it in for the past 10 years.  Now he’s ready to share his story story in hop...

David Van der Gulik is a Canadian retired ice hockey right winger. He was a draft pick of the Calgary Flames, selected 206th overall in the 2002 NHL Entry Draft, and appeared in six games with the team in 2008–09 before spending four seasons with the Colorado Avalanche and his last North American season with the Los Angeles Kings. Van der Gulik is now a firefighter with the Abbotsford Fire Departm...

Brady Leavold is joined by Kelly Hrudey  to discuss their mental health struggles and hockey. 

Brady welcomes his buddy world renowned film maker Adam Scorgie. Adam Scorgie is a Canadian documentary film producer based in Edmonton, Alberta and is the founder of Score G Production Films. Currently Adam and his team are putting the finishing touches on the Jordin Tootoo documentary that so many are waiting for! Some of his other work has included: The Union: The Business Behind Getting High-...

NHL journeyman Riley Sheahan opens up about his life through hockey, mental health and dives into his DUI while playing with the Detroit Red Wings. This is not one you want to miss Follow Riley on Instagram   Follow His Podcast - Speak Your Mind Follow Torch Pro  

Brady Leavold welcomes former OHL sniper Graeme Bonar and former Weyburn Red Wing captain Stuart Smith. The talk will be about all things hockey, mental health, trauma, addiction, Puck Support and of course anything else that comes up! #mentalhealth #hockey #trauma