Chris Beaudry has lived through great tragedy, and suffered pain many of us could never imagine. The former Humboldt Broncos assistant coach recalls the tragic events of April 6th, 2018. Remarkably, it was the second tragic hockey team bus accident he’d been involved in. Beaudry’s story is one of unthinkable grief. But also of healing, hope, and helping others deal with loss.
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"The Night Wick Went Blind" (Episode 14)
The greats are often seen as super human and Hailey Wickenheiser is no exception. Even her teammates are in awe of her, often to the point of intimidation, and take away her ability to see and she'll still find a way to get it done. Enjoy this tale of how extreme focus can lead to an unfortunate mishap.
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"Milbury's Solo Bag Skate" (Episode 13)
No two coaches are the same. They all have their own approach to the game, their own methods of motivation. Former NHLer Dave Poulin recounts learning this first hand, after being ripped out of Philadelphia via trade to Boston, where mid-slump, he found himself in a bag skate unlike any he'd ever seen before.
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"The Accidental Taunter" (Episode 12)
Mike Johnson. Great hockey player. Great broadcaster. All around great guy. Who could possibly hate him? You could never picture him being disrespectful, but as we learn in Episode 12 of beauties, things are not always what they seem.
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"Biz Nasty's Last Dance" (Episode 11)
Paul Bissonnette, better known as Biz Nasty, had a storied hockey career. Perhaps more off the ice than on, but storied nonetheless. So much so, that the stories from that career, have propelled him to podcasting superstardom and made him one of the most recognizable names in the game. On this episode of Beauties we peak at a couple of those stories that gave him such notoriety as well as the last story of his on ice chapter.
Each episode focuses on incredible stories from hockey’s biggest names, greatest characters and unsung heroes. Narrated by James Duthie, legends of the game tell their stories over an immersive audio landscape.
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