Ft. Kurtis Gabriel (San Jose Sharks, New Jersey Devils) - Scoring on Carey Price, Fighting Ryan Reaves, The Importance of Mental Health in Hockey + More! - Episode 63

Kurtis Gabriel (@kurtisgabriel_) is a former NHL player who was selected 81st overall in the 2013 NHL Draft by the Minnesota Wild and went on to play at the NHL level with the Minnesota Wild, New Jersey Devils, San Jose Sharks, and Chicago Blackhawks. Known for his toughness, fighting, and on-ice presence, Gabriel carved out his professional career by embracing one of hockey’s most demanding roles. In this episode, Kurtis gave us nearly two hours of his time to walk through his entire playing career, sharing raw and mind-blowing stories of adversity, his favourite moments in the game, and the teammates who meant the most to him. We also dive deep into mental health, Kurtis’ own personal battles, and how a new outlook on life has led to meaningful change off the ice. Post-career, Kurtis has launched @collectivememoria, an online community focused on helping others, along with @thefightplan, which is set to evolve into a podcast of its own. He also has his first book releasing on April 20, 2026 — a raw and honest account of his journey through hockey and life after the game, featuring more detail and some untold stories he couldn’t tell on the podcast. This is an interview you don’t want to miss. Hosted by: Owen Elson & Joe Kuchaslo Presented by: The Hockey Podcast Network   Sponsored by Draft Kings - Use promo code THPN at sign-up for exclusive offers. https://tinyurl.com/DRAFTKINGSPROMOTHPN   Sponsored by Aperio Athletics @aperio_athletics -Use promo code jungle15 for 15% off your first order! https://aperioathletics.com   #pjhl #kijhl #vijhl #bchl #nhl #hockey #hockeypodcast #jungle #junglehockey #junglehockeypod #aperioathletics #draftkings #sponsored #ad Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.