Love What You Play

Kris Beech is a former NHL alumni, mindfulness facilitator, and the founder and CEO of Aimability. In this episode, we talk about his journey in hockey from being drafted 7th overall, to playing in the NHL (including playing on the same line with Mario Lemieux), to his pro experience in Europe and transition to completing a masters in Sports Management - and how his thesis is now coming to fruition through the Aimability platform. Table of Contents 00:00 - Introduction 01:30 - Where Kris grew up and what sports he played as a kid 07:10 - His path in hockey, getting drafted 7th overall in the NHL, and concerns with drafting kids very early 17:14 - How to manage expectations and mental health challenges when entering pro hockey 19:46 - His best NHL hockey career anecdotes with Michel Therrien, the Pittsburgh Penguins, and Nashville 22:26 - His backstory with Shea Weber 23:10 - The back and forth of getting traded within the NHL 28:47 - His experience dealing with Major Depressive Disor