Everything Happens for a Reason with Chris Heid

Chris Heid was born in Langely, BC but calls Kamloops home. Growing up a Kamloops Blazer fan Chris wound up playing in the Western Hockey League for the Spokane Chiefs from 1998-2003. he was on a trajectory to lay in the National Hockey League. Having been drafted in 2001 in the 3rd round, 74th overall it seemed that Chris' plan was all falling into place. Signing his first NHL contract but being assigned to the Houston Aeros of the American Hockey League, Chris felt this was just a stop to learn and adjust to the speed of the pro game. Then the injury bug bit, two broken ankles and broken back in the same year. Chris had fallen down to the ECHL and although he was playing well he didn't see his opportunities to get called up improving. Being of german descent he headed overseas to try his hand in the DEL. 

Chris' career lasted another 7 years but he had to call it quits because of concussion syndromes. After suffering one too many and finding himself in dark places Chris made a decision to hang them up. He also decided that he wanted to create a space for others who suffered from similar traumas so he founded @underthebucket. Chris now helps athletes and others who are dealing with stress and anxiety to overcome those fears and provides them the tools and coaching to step out of the shadows.