The Hockey Show - Episode 371

The Hockey Show, Canada's only campus-produced radio show that strictly talks hockey, is back tonight with a rather scary topic that I feel doesn't get talked about enough. Tonight's topic is certainly a tough one as it's neither a trick nor is it a treat for anyone living with symptoms of CTE and medical issues relation to concussion. It takes a toll on the players, on their families, and their teammates when news of their suffering and troubles gets out, and I find it to be a scary situation for all involved. The men we once cheered for their fearlessness and toughness have been reduced to shells of themselves in their post-playing days, and it's becoming more and more prevalent as the science on concussions and CTE improves.

I had the pleasure of sitting down with CBC award-winning journalist, author, and musician Jeremy Allingham to discuss his new book, Major Misconduct: The Human Cost of Fighting in Hockey, and we had a very good discussion on what he saw, learned, and experienced in meeting three men whose lives have been changed by repeated concussions while playing hockey in James McEwen, Stephen Peat, and Dale Purinton. Jeremy and I talk about his book, the former players he spoke with and what has happened after they hung up the skates, his experiences in writing the book, and some of the science that been put forth about concussions and long-term effects on athletes who have suffered multiple concussions. It's a rather serious and scary topic, but there are silver linings on some of the dark clouds we discuss. You'll want to hear this discussion between Jeremy and I if you play or know a player because the stories of McEwen, Peat, and Purinton are rather sobering when you hear how they live their lives today. Tune in at 5:30pm on 101.5 UMFM for the interview!

Where's the best place can you hear us, you ask? The new UMFM website's online streaming player is pretty awesome if you want to listen online. If you're using an Apple device, the player doesn't seem to like Safari yet, but we highly recommend you use the TuneIn app found on the App Store or perhaps another browser. If you do use the TuneIn app, you won't be disappointed. It's a solid app.

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Tonight, Teebz sits down with CBC's Jeremy Allingham to discuss his new book, Major Misconduct: The Human Cost of Fighting in Hockey, and the stories within about about long-term concussion effects in players after they retire only on The Hockey Show found exclusively on 101.5 UMFM, on the UMFM app, on the UMFM.com web stream!

PODCAST: October 31, 2019: Episode 371

Until next time, keep your sticks on the ice!