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Brad Larsen - Columbus Blue Jackets Assistant Coach
Brad Larsen - Columbus Blue Jackets Assistant Coach
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Length:
42 minutes
Released:
Jan 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
Description
Brad Larsen is currently an assistant coach with the Columbus Blue Jackets in the NHL. He began his pro hockey career as a player when he was selected 87th overall by Colorado in 1997 and made his NHL debut that same season. His NHL career would span eight seasons where he would appear in 294 games with Colorado and the Atlanta Thrashers (now Winnipeg Jets). After retiring, Larsen went into coaching and was the head coach of the Springfield Falcons in the AHL from 2012-2014. In June of 2014, he was named as an assistant coach with the Blue Jackets, where he remains today. On this episode of the podcast, Brad Larsen shares stories from the day he made his NHL debut, coaching a 5-OT game in the 2020 NHL playoffs bubble, overcoming cancer twice, coming to faith in Christ and being baptized at the age of 34 and why he coaches now for a greater purpose. ..... If you enjoyed this episode with Brad, we know you'll love these conversations as well: Josh Manson - Anaheim Ducks Defenseman Brad Frost – University of Minnesota Women’s Hockey Coach Mike ‘Doc’ Emrick – NBC Hockey Play-By-Play Voice
Released:
Jan 15, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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