Ep. 29: Bryan Bickell talks life after hockey

from Blackhawks Breakaway · host Chicago Sports Network

On the latest episode of Blackhawks Talk Podcast, Pat Boyle is joined by former Hawk, Bryan Bickell. Bickell discusses his early retirement due to his multiple sclerosis diagnosis and what's next for him and his family. Bickell also talks about the charity event he and his wife are planning in Chicago this summer, A Fetching Affair, which will benefit abused children and dogs, including a new program to provide MS patients with service dogs. Then, Pat Boyle sits down with Mark Kelley, the Blackhawks Vice President of Amateur scouting. Kelley talks about the Hawks drafting philosophy and reflects on OHL phenom and Blackhawks prospect, Alex DeBrincat.

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