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EPISODE · Nov 25, 2025 · 26 MIN

Ep 39. An NHL Career Redirected by Sudden Cardiac Arrest

from Let's Talk SADS Live · host Canadian SADS Foundation

Having your life's dream taken away in an instant is a reality Brett MacLean faced at 23. A professional hockey player who had just scored in the NHL, Brett's career ended with a sudden cardiac arrest on the ice. In this powerful conversation, he shares his story of survival, from waking up with no memory of his hockey career to grappling with the profound loss of his identity. This conversation is a powerful testament to the importance of CPR/AED training and the human capacity for resilience. Brett’s story is not just about an ending, but about a new beginning.#CardiacArrest #SuddenCardiacArrest #HeartHealth #CPRSavesLives #AED #LifeAfterSports #AthleteMentalHealth #NewBeginnings #NHL

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