EP.158 - Mitch Wahl - From Spokane to Europe: 15-Year Pro Journey

Send us Fan Mail Mitch Wahl, a former second-round NHL draft pick and Memorial Cup champion, shares his 15-year professional journey from the Spokane Chiefs to European leagues. • California native who was drafted 4th overall to the WHL's Spokane Chiefs • Won the Memorial Cup championship in 2008, his NHL draft year • Selected 48th overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2008 NHL Draft • Represented Team USA at the World Junior Championships • Career-altering injuries during his first pro season coincided with management changes in Calgary • Found success in European professional leagues, playing in Sweden, Finland, Austria, Slovakia, and Germany • Discusses the importance of building relationships and having organizational allies • Explains how preparation creates confidence regardless of results • Reflects on how hockey provided incredible life experiences and global travel opportunities • Currently playing his 15th professional season in Germany at age 35 Play hard and keep your head up to maximize your hockey journey, finding success wherever the game takes you.

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