Austin Watson on His NHL Journey, Fighting and Sobriety

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Austin Watson on His NHL Journey, Fighting and Sobriety

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Nov 29, 2023

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On this week's Block Party presented by Jai Alai, Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn were joined by Lightning forward Austin Watson to discuss his journey to the NHL, getting a new dog, tattoos, his fighting prowess and how he is approaching 5 years sober.

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Nov 29, 2023

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Greg Wolf and Braydon Coburn host the Block Party to talk Tampa Bay Lightning Hockey, the NHL and life in general with great guests from all aspects of hockey.

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