Why a Former Top 10 NHL Draft Pick Walked Away from His Hockey Dreams
Like everyone else, professional hockey players experience anxiety. Both their own aspirations and their mental well-being are severely impacted by the high demands from management, fans, and the media. The Tampa Bay Lightning selected Slater Koekkoek with the tenth overall pick in the 2012 NHL draft, and he struggles with anxiety every day. Despite having …
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Igor Burdetskiy
Founder, Editor-in-Chief, & CEO at Hooked on Hockey Magazine
I grew up playing Ball and Roller Hockey day and night somewhat religiously throughout elementary and middle school. The two don't compare though when I lace up the skates and hit the ice. I live and breathe hockey beyond the perspective of "it's just a game" and I will gladly talk hockey for hours with anyone. Hockey is more than just a lifestyle, it's a culture of passionate people who make memories every time the puck is dropped. Hockey has not only helped me get through some of the hardest times in life but has created some of the best memories to date. Want to talk hockey with me? Shoot me an email: iburdetskiy@hookedonhockey.com and let's talk some hockey!
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