🏒 KURTIS GABRIEL ON FIGHTING, MENTAL HEALTH & FIXING HOCKEY CULTURE | STP EP88 episode artwork

EPISODE · May 29, 2026 · 37 MIN

🏒 KURTIS GABRIEL ON FIGHTING, MENTAL HEALTH & FIXING HOCKEY CULTURE | STP EP88

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SUBSCRIBE & TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS — New episode every week 🔔FOLLOW KURTIS @kurtisgabriel_  @THEFIGHTPLAN @collectivememoria🏒 KURTIS GABRIEL ON FIGHTING, MENTAL HEALTH & FIXING HOCKEY CULTURE | STP EP88Former NHL enforcer Kurtis Gabriel joins The Sweaty Trio for one of the most raw and eye-opening hockey conversations we’ve ever had. From dropping the gloves with heavyweight fighters like Milan Lucic and Mathieu Olivier, to becoming one of hockey’s loudest advocates for mental health, inclusion, mindfulness, and accountability — this episode goes WAY deeper than hockey.Kurtis opens up about the reality of being an NHL “tough guy,” the future of fighting in hockey, toxic locker room culture, Pride Tape, life after pro hockey, spirituality, mindfulness, and his upcoming book dropping June 29th.If you’re an NHL fan, hockey player, Leafs fan, or just someone interested in athlete mental health and personal growth, this is a must-watch episode.🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:🏒 Kurtis Gabriel’s toughest fights in the NHL, AHL & OHL🥊 Fighting Lucic, Olivier, Pezzetta & Tyler Bertuzzi😳 The future of enforcers and fighting in hockey🥅 What it was REALLY like playing with Jordan Binnington🍁 Training with the Toronto Marlies organization👀 Can Jason Spezza build the Leafs into a Stanley Cup winner?🔥 The current state of hockey culture & accountability🌈 Becoming the first NHL player to use Pride Tape in-game🧠 Mental health in hockey and breaking “tough guy” stereotypes🕉️ Spirituality, mindfulness, healing & life after hockey🎧 Behind his podcast “The Fight Plan”📚 His upcoming book releasing June 29th💬 Inclusion, diversity & athletes changing sports cultureKurtis Gabriel played in the NHL with the Minnesota Wild, Chicago Blackhawks, New Jersey Devils, and San Jose Sharks, building a reputation as one of hockey’s last true enforcers. But off the ice, he’s become a voice for self-awareness, healing, and making hockey more inclusive for future generations.👇 DROP A COMMENT:Do enforcers still have a place in today’s NHL?Can hockey culture actually change?Who’s your favourite tough guy in hockey history?🎧 LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE: 📍 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4NsIh4NqvS4D 📍 Apple Podcasts: link in bio!📱 FOLLOW US: 📸 Instagram: @sweatytriopod 🎮 TikTok: @sweatytriopod👀 LIKE, COMMENT & SUBSCRIBE for weekly sports chaos🎙️ New episodes weekly.🔥 Bold takes. Heated debates. Zero filter.#NHL #HockeyPodcast #KurtisGabriel #TorontoMapleLeafs #LeafsNation #MentalHealth #HockeyCulture #NHLFights #Enforcer #MinnesotaWild #SanJoseSharks #ChicagoBlackhawks #NewJerseyDevils #JasonSpezza #JordanBinnington #PrideTape #SportsPodcast #TheSweatyTrio

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