Episode #156 of The Athletes Podcast features Aaron Volpatti.  Born in Revelstoke, BC, Aaron began his collegiate career at Brown University. The former Vancouver Canuck & Washington Capital just released his book Fighter and shares one of the most inspirational comeback stories in professional sports.  He was never supposed to play in the NHL. As an average, undersized hockey player, he had to literally fight his way into competitive hockey… He found himself in a different battle in April of 2005. His new journey began in the Vancouver General Hospital burn unit. A story filled with extreme adversity, personal triumph grief, terror, and happiness. It meant a lot to be able to sit down with Aaron and learn about his past couple of months touring around for his book where 40% of the proceeds will be benefitting the burn fund!

Episode Breakdown:
00:00 - 02:12 Intro
02:12 - 08:00 How the Book Came to be & Book Tour
07:30 - 12:00 Facing Adversity & Unpacking Memories
12:00 - 16:00 Vancouver Canucks & Riots
16:00 - 18:00 Impactful Coaches & Hate to Lose Mentality
18:00 - 23:00 Stick Obsession & Changing the Curve
23:00 - 26:00 Growing Up in Revelstoke & Becoming a Fighter
26:00 - 36:00 The Accident That Changed it All & Giving Back to the Burn Unit
35:00 - 37:00 Getting Scouted in the Hospital
37:00 - 43:30 Visualizing the Future & Facing Risks
43:30 - 52:30 Playing Hockey at Brown University
52:30 - 55:00 Being Known as the Fighter & Pivotal Moments in the NHL
55:00 - 59:30 Leadership on the Canucks & Capitals
59:30 - 01:03:00 Influential Players & Sizing Up a Fight
01:03:00 - 01:06:00 The Enforcers Off the Ice
01:06:00 - 01:08:37 Advice for the Next Generation of Athletes & Outro

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