Behind the Racquet with Denis Kudla

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Behind the Racquet with Denis Kudla

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Apr 19, 2021

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Recorded Friday night, Orlando Finalist Denis Kudla joins us to discuss how marriage has changed his life both on and off the court, and given him new perspectives.
He also discusses what he learned from a few days away on Necker Island, learning from Richard Branson.
And.....hockey talk.
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Apr 19, 2021

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