#56 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Sean Venedam#56 Hockey 2 Hell And Back Ft. Sean Venedam
Hockey 2 Hell and Back
After dominating the OHL Sean Venedam turned pro playing in the AHL, ECHL and the UHL. In his 11th season he suffered a life altering leg break that would change his life forever. After 3 years on crutches he made the terribly difficult decision to h...
1:11:15•17 Jun 2021
Sean Venedam's Unstoppable Spirit: From Leg Amputation to Hockey Glory
“I just assumed it was the only thing that an amputee could play.”
Picture this: You're a professional hockey player at the top of your game, and then a devastating leg injury changes everything. This is the reality Sean Venedam faced in his 11th season. In this episode of 'Hockey 2 Hell and Back', host Brady Leavold chats with Sean about his incredible journey from a promising career in the AHL, ECHL, and UHL to an unexpected life-altering decision to amputate his leg after three years on crutches.
But that's not where Sean's story ends. Instead of giving up, he defied the odds and made the Canadian National Standing Amputee team, capturing gold in the 2012 World Championships just a year after his amputation. Sean's resilience didn't stop there. Today, he owns and operates the 4 Hundred Source For Sports in Barrie, Ontario.
Throughout their conversation, Sean opens up about the discrimination and lack of support amputee hockey players often face, shedding light on an important issue within the sport. His story is a powerful testament to determination and perseverance, reminding us all that even in the face of adversity, passion can lead to triumph. Tune in to hear Sean's inspiring journey and his hopes for the future of amputee hockey.
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