"JUST KEEP FIGHTING, THE BRADY LEAVOLD STORY"

HOCKEY NIGHT IN CANADA | MIKE ADACH

Former pro hockey player Brady Leavold shares his story of addiction, the substance abuse issues that stemmed from early childhood trauma, how the hockey community helped save his life, and his newfound confidence as both a father and mental health advocate

"I COULD STOP ANYTIME"

BY GARE JOYCE | ILLUSTRATION BY RAFA ALVAREZ

Brady Leavold was a gritty forward skating alongside future NHL stars until addiction unravelled his life. Now, after a journey that landed him in prison and on the streets, he's working to pick up the pieces.

BRADY LEAVOLD: THE ROAD TO RECOVERY

BY KEN CAMPBELL

Brady Leavold was flying high as a hockey player in more ways than one. His on-ice success masked a drug problem that took over his life and resulted in a decade-long spiral of addiction, prison and homelessness. He’s still early in his recovery, but he’s hoping that the darkness of his past can provide a guiding light for others.

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HOCKEY, HEROIN, HOMELESSNESS AND HOPE: 

BY DAN FUMANO

Brady Leavold was a promising young hockey player, before his life descended into fentanyl addiction, homelessness, crime, and jail. He's found a new goal, and writing a new chapter.

FORMER PRO HOCKEY PLAYER WHO STRUGGLED WITH ADDICTION RETURNS TO VANCOUVER'S DTES TO GIVE BACK

BY KRAIG KRAUSE

From scoring goals in front of thousands of cheering fans in the Western Hockey League to sleeping on the streets in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside. This is the story of Brady Leavold.

If I would have been able to find that peace and that support earlier on, maybe I would have saved all those years of suffering