My Dad Used to Play Hockey Episode #27 - Chris Therien

"It's incredible what alcohol does to you, it makes you believe things that aren't true, but what it does to your life in general is just make you a piece of shit."

"Someone calls an alcoholic a degenerate for drinking in the morning, it's not that we wanted to drink in the morning, it's that we didn't have a choice."

"Dude, if you really wanted me to drink, and I did, you wouldn't have a clue what to do with me."

Fans wanted Chris to fight more.

Truth is he has been battling addiction for well over a decade.

No defenseman has played more NHL games in a Flyers uniform.

His on ice achievements speak for themselves but its his off ice victories that should be celebrated.

This episode's a little different.  I hope it helps someone out there.

I'm your host Zak Kindrachuk.

My dad used to play hockey.