Brad Malone Talks Fatherhood, Playing In The NHL, Coaching, The Olympics & The Malone Family Foundation

Brad Malone stops by to talk about his fatherhood journey. We talk about the values he looks to instill into his kids. In addition, he shares the life lessons his kids have taught him. Next we talk about his time in the NHL. Chris shares a lot of entertaining stories about playing the NHL. Next we discuss what it is like to go from playing to coaching. We also discuss the work he and his family do for the Malone Family Foundation. We even talked about what we liked and thought could be improved in hockey at the Olympics. Lastly, we finish the interview with the Fatherhood Quick Five.  About Brad Malone Brad Malone brings a powerful blend of playing grit and coaching insight to his role on The Malone Family Foundation board. He was a 2007 fourth-round NHL Draft pick by the Colorado Avalanche. In addition, he enjoyed a 13-year professional hockey career. He had skated in 217 NHL games (14 goals, 18 assists) and 552 AHL games (105 goals, 186 assists). He played with Colorado, Carolina, and Edmonton.  In the AHL, Brad etched his place in Bakersfield Condors history as the longest-serving team captain appearing in 315 games, the most in the organization’s AHL era. After the 2023-24 Calder Cup Playoffs, he officially retired from pro hockey and has transitioned seamlessly from player to mentor. In June 2025, Brad joined the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins as an Assistant Coach – bringing his leadership, experience, and a winning mindset to the bench. Now serving on The Malone Family Foundation board, Brad contributes a legacy of leadership, resilience, and mentorship – continuing the family tradition of giving back to the game that shaped them all. Make sure you follow Brad on Twitter at @Bmalone22 Also make sure you check out the great work he and his family does over at Malone Family Foundation. BetterHelp Is This Week’s Sponsor  BetterHelp was founded in 2013 to remove the traditional barriers to therapy and make mental health care more accessible to everyone. Today, it is the world’s largest therapy service — providing professional, affordable, and personalized therapy in a convenient online format. BetterHelp has a network of more than 30,000 licensed therapists. They have helped over 5 million people worldwide take ownership of their mental health and work towards their personal goals. As the unmet need for mental health services continues to grow, BetterHelp is committed to expanding access to therapy globally. Use the special link at betterhelp.com/artoffatherhood to get 10% off your first month.  About The Art of Fatherhood Podcast  The Art of Fatherhood Podcast follows the journey of fatherhood. Your host, Art Eddy talks with fantastic dads from all around the world where they share their thoughts on fatherhood. You get a unique perspective on fatherhood from guests like Bob Odenkirk, Hank Azaria, Joe Montana, Kevin Smith, Danny Trejo, Jerry Rice, Jeff Foxworthy, Patrick Warburton, Jeff Kinney, Paul Sun-Hyung Lee, Kyle Busch, Dennis Quaid, Dwight Freeney and many more.