Former NHL Goaltender and Broadcaster Kelly Hrudey Sheds Light on his Mental Health Challenges
Following his pregame show appearance on Hockey Night in Canada, former NHL goaltender Kelly Hrudey shed some light on his mental health challenges.
The NHL is arguably the most physically taxing mainstream sports league in North America, with 82 high-intensity games in each regular season.
However, some current and former players have come forward over the mental tolls anyone near the limelight could fall victim to.
Among the latest to share their piece is former NHL goaltender and current Hockey Night in Canada and Sportsnet analyst Kelly Hrudey.
Hrudey was a second-round draft pick for the New York Islanders in 1980 but is probably best known for holding the third all-time goaltending spot for the Los Angeles Kings before finishing his career with the San Jose Sharks.
With 677 games over 15 seasons in the league and a subsequent career in broadcasting, it is no secret that Hrudey is still somewhere in the spotlight.
However, the retired goaltender shared that just ahead of his latest pregame show, he nearly experienced a panic attack but was able to fight through it and move forward with the program.
This is not the first time Hrudey has shared his personal struggles, having spent much of the past four years advocating for more openness about mental health among athletes.
Even during a personal episode early 2023, Hrudey shared how just being allowed a supportive community was enough to pull back into work.
With an increasing number of NHLers speaking freely about their mental health, perhaps the growing conversation will lead to better outcomes for current and future players.
With people like Kelly Hrudey, it is hard to not make use out of a perfect example of just how much it can work.
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