The Fight Plan with Kurtis Gabriel
by Kurtis Gabriel
The Fight Plan is a raw, real, and unfiltered podcast hosted by former AHL/NHL fighter Kurtis Gabriel. Kurtis and his guests explore fights on the ice and in sports—and how they relate to the battles we all face: mental and physical health, relationships, life circumstances, and world events. Guests are met where they are on their journey, and we can each find ourselves in their stories. After every conversation, Kurtis is joined by his dear friend Ben Meyers, a mental health coach with a decade of experience, for "After The Bell" to unpack what came up.
Episodes
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The Fight Plan: Episode #19 with Terry Ryan
In the 19th episode of The Fight Plan, we are joined by maybe the only guy who has become more famous after being a first round pick of the Montreal Canadiens…Terry Ryan. From a dominant minor hockey player, to a powerhouse junior player not afraid of anybody, he rose the ranks no matter what…
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The Fight Plan: Episode #18 with Brian McGrattan
In the 18th episode of The Fight Plan, we are joined by non other than most of the baddest men to ever do the job…Brian McGrattan. Born in the Hammer, Hamilton, ON, he was a dominant player growing up, who then had to adapt his game after injury and fully embrace the physical side of the game he...
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The Fight Plan: Episode #17 with Jake Dotchin
In the 17th episode of The Fight Plan, we are joined by my former junior teammate, and Victor Hedman's D partner, Jake Dotchin. The podcast opens with the most hilarious moment that kicks off a heartfelt conversation between two guys who met when they were 17 & 18. Dotch was hilarious…
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The Fight Plan: Episode #16 with Dale Weise
In the 16th episode of The Fight Plan, we are joined by Montreal Canadiens legend Dale Weise. I always knew Weiser and I had a lot in common, and I was not wrong! We both identify as super fans of the game who made it the NHL. Weiser had much more success being a guy who was so effective,...
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The Fight Plan: Episode #15 with Ryan VandenBussche
In the 15th episode of The Fight Plan, we are joined by one of the toughest pound for pound players to ever drop the gloves, Ryan VandenBussche. This guy learned how to be a team player in the tobacco fields of Norfolk County, Ontario, and he learned how to take a beating from his older brother...
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The Fight Plan: Episode #14 with Scott Sabourin
In the 14th episode of The Fight Plan, we are joined by the man, the myth, and the legend, Scotty Sabourin. I played against, with, and fought Sabs at different points of my career, and we had the most diverse kind of run ins. He is a journeyman pro fighter that can play, and an amazing teammate,...
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The Fight Plan: Episode #13 with Samuel Morin
In the 13th episode of the The Fight Plan, we got a legit boogey man…Samuel Morin. This guy is so big, long and strong, he barely ever got punched in the face on the ice or off. From hard working roots, watching his parents build a very successful catering business from scratch, he channeled all...
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The Fight Plan: Episode #12 with Ryan Schnell
In the 12th episode of the Fight Plan, we are joined by journey man AHLer Ryan Schnell. A guy I fought in my first season, while Schneller played his last. If you just take a glance of this guy's elite prospects, he was ALWAYS willing to do the job. It did not matter what jungle monster was lined...
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The Fight Plan: Episode #11 with Triston Grant
In the 11th episode of Fight Plan, we got a guy as tough and blue collar as it gets…Triston Grant. Hailing from the small Manitoba town of Neepewa, he began his fight, and realized he was pretty damn good at it. Sticking up to bullies off the ice, being a man child with hockey skills on it, he...
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The Fight Plan: Episode #10 with Dan Carcillo
In the 10th episode of Fight Plan, our guest is a man that is truly alchemizing his own suffering into his offering…Daniel Carcillo. The nickname "Car Bomb" was earned. He took a pound of flesh from every opponent on his way to the NHL. But, that explosion to the top damaged him just as equally....
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The Fight Plan: Episode #9 with Aaron Volpatti
In the 9th episode of Fight Plan, our guest is a true renaissance man…Aaron Volpatti. Former undrafted NHL tough guy, 40% burn survivor, author, speaker, cognitive performance coach, injury coach, husband, father, and musician. This conversation was every bit as good as I thought it would be…
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The Fight Plan: Episode #8 with Ben Meyers
In the 8th episode of Fight Plan, our guest is none other than the co-host of "After The Bell" —somebody like you, Ben Meyers. We have an absolute blast for 2 hours diving into his origin story, and what harrowing challenges he went through to emerge from the cocoon of life, the powerful…
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The Fight Plan: Episode #7 with Brady Leavold
In the 7th episode of Fight Plan, I'm joined by my good friend Brady Leavold who I am sure many of you already know. I have been on his Puck Support Podcast twice, and now we get to turn the table around and dive into him more. We go back to his childhood love of the game, but then get into where...
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The Fight Plan: Episode #6 with Jeff Viel
In the 6th episode of Fight Plan, I'm joined by Jeff Viel of the Anaheim Ducks. Vieler is an absolute junk yard dog, and one of the few fighters who truly LOVES to fight. He might be the most calm & easy going, yet hard working, psycho killer I have ever met…I would have loved to go to war with…
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The Fight Plan: Episode #5 with Garrett Mitchell
In the 5th episode of Fight Plan, I'm joined by Garrett Mitchell who was the best team captain I have ever had. Why? Because he always showed up, & did not let fear ever deter him. Never afraid to fight the toughest on the ice, or stand up and advocate for himself & his team mates off of it…
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The Fight Plan: Episode #4 with Darren Kramer
In the 4th episode of Fight Plan, I'm joined by hockey fight legend Darren Kramer, a guy I locked horns with twice. Krames details his humble beginnings & violent journey fighting his way up the hockey ranks. He holds nothing back talking about how he sees his therapist as his coach, & detailing...
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The Fight Plan: Episode #3 with Cody Bass
In the 3rd episode of Fight Plan, I'm joined by former NHL player Cody Bass for our most vulnerable conversation yet. Basser opens up about his childhood in his challenging family dynamic, & how he naturally took to fighting after being a skilled player all the way up. We nerd out on fighting...
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The Fight Plan: Episode #2 with Anthony Peluso
In the second episode of Fight Plan, I'm joined by former NHL player Anthony Peluso for a powerful conversation. We dive into Loose's childhood, his path to becoming a feared fighter, the simple mindset behind his toughness, and how he now helps save lives as a firefighter while supporting others...
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The Fight Plan: Episode #1 with Chris Thorburn
In this first episode of The Fight Plan, I am joined by former NHL player Chris Thorburn for some great laughs and deep conversation. Together, the two of us dive into Thorbs journey to be an NHL fighter, the mindset and preparation it took to get there and stay there, ultimately leading to the...
About this show
The Fight Plan is a raw, real, and unfiltered podcast hosted by former AHL/NHL fighter Kurtis Gabriel. Kurtis and his guests explore fights on the ice and in sports—and how they relate to the battles we all face: mental and physical health, relationships, life circumstances, and world events. Guests are met where they are on their journey, and we can each find ourselves in their stories. After every conversation, Kurtis is joined by his dear friend Ben Meyers, a mental health coach with a decade of experience, for "After The Bell" to unpack what came up.
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Kurtis Gabriel