The young man stood in the bookstore in an edmontonarea mall and waited until the book signing was over before he approached clint. The crazy game is the story of clint malarchuk, a retired nhl hockey goaltender, as told by malarchuk with the assistance of journalist dan robson. All the copies in the sabres store sold out thursday during his visit. Malarchuk knelt in the goalcrease at the aud, blood squirting from a cut on his neck and pooling in front of him.
How i survived in the crease and beyond malarchuk, clint, robson, dan on. Dec 24, 2014 clint malarchuk interview by samina raza. Clint malarchuk shares his extraordinary and heartwrenching life storywhich includes his long battle with alcoholism and almost ending his life by a gunshot to the headin his relentless effort to help end the stigma of mental illness and to help others who may. Clint malarchuk born may 1, 1961 is a canadian retired professional ice hockey goaltender who played in the national hockey league nhl between 1981 and 1992. The scar on the right side of clint malarchuks neck is still visible. On that day he attempted to take his own life by sticking a. In this weeks getting to know, malarchuk talks pranks. Former sabre clint malarchuk signs his book for susan kromer and john kromer of cheektowaga at first niagara center in buffalo,ny on thursday, dec. Book signings are events, usually at a bookstore or library, where an author sits and signs books for a period. Photo by stan neufeld early childhood and grande prairie roots clints story has been told many times. The former hockey goalie shares his story on confronting his depression and anxiety. Clint malarchuks autobiography features funny stories about.
Somehow tina and her colleagues managed to keep clint in the program until he was able to let go of his demons. Return to public speaking printmobilefriendly version. Proceeds from the event benefit mhas vital mental health. The scar on the right side of clint malarchuk s neck is still visible. Officials said quick action by buffalo trainer jim pizzutelli and team doctor peter james saved malarchuk s life. Ideal for the book collector or if you simply enjoy meeting your favorite celebrity, author, or sports icon. Clint malarchuk did that job while suffering high anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder and had his career nearly literally cut short by a. The crazy game takes you deep into the troubled mind of clint malarchuk, the former nhl goaltender for the quebec nordiques, washington capitals and the buffalo sabres. In new biography, former nhl goalie malarchuk details brushes. Clint malarchuk and aaron rasavage of gardnerville. Nhl clint malarchuk remembers the frightening onice. Clint malarchuk details the night he nearly bled to death. My wife, joanie, had needed a break from all the chaos that was going on a quiet evening to gather her own. For all of listeners checkour clint s ted talks, presentations, and books the crazy game and a matter of inches.
Clint malarchuk bio, facts, family famous birthdays. Clint malarchuk a matter of inches clint malarchuk. Malarchuks a matter of inches brilliant account of hockey. Exnhl goalie clint malarchuk speaking at carroll, shining. I get just a couple about hockey, then they want to know about joanie, malarchuk states. Clint malarchuks autobiography features funny stories about ronald reagan and dale hunter. Even as a boy, malarchuk faced such deep anxiety that he missed school and acted out at school and. He was nervous about the return, worried about the changes. Clint malarchuk almost bled to death when his throat was.
The crazy game takes you deep into the troubled mind of clint malarchuk, the former nhl goaltender for the quebec nordiques, washington capitals and buffalo sabres. Following its release, clint and joan malarchuk were public speakers about topics covered in the book such as obsessivecompulsive disorder, support for alcoholics in recovery, suicide prevention, and psychological trauma. Clint tells of usually speaking 30 minutes before signing books with his audience. Eventually she gave me a book to read about how animals respond. Clint malarchuk, the famed former nhl goaltender, shares his extraordinary and heart wrenching life storywhich includes his long battle with alcoholism and almost ending his life by a gunshot to the headin his relentless effort to help end the stigma of mental illness and to help others who may suffer as well. In his book, clint includes a chapter about his dad. How i survived in the crease and beyond paperback november 1, 2017. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. My book was just released in 2014 and i was doing a book signing in edmonton, malarchuk recalled during an interview on the weekend. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. For several scary moments, the life of buffalo sabres goaltender clint malarchuk hung in the balance wednesday night. Once malarchuk got to the throat incident, however, the book improved. Jan 01, 2014 the crazy game is the story of clint malarchuk, a retired nhl hockey goaltender, as told by malarchuk with the assistance of journalist dan robson.
After the book was released in november 2014, malarchuk began doing. The ice hockey goaltender had his throat cut by a stray skate and three pints of blood spilled on to the. The former nhl goalie, widely remembered for the terrifying moment in 1989 when a skate slashed his jugular during a game, has gone public with his. Its there for everyone to see on the cover of his new book. This man is indestructible, thank goodness, knock on wood. Clint malarchuk the crazy game hardcover book sport.
Jim had done a tour of duty over in vietnam, so he had seen guys suffer. The crazy game was written by clint malarchuk and dan robson published by harpercollins canada. Jan 18, 2015 clint malarchuk s story is infamous, but theres more to the former nordiques, capitals, and sabres goaltender than his on ice incident. Clint malarchuk went from suicide survivor to mental. Exnhl goalie clint malarchuks battle with depression has become life saving inspiration nearly 25 years after his nearfatal skate blade accident. He was there for a journalism project and after talking with clint, he waited for hours until everyone was done getting signatures and conversing with him. Former nhl goalie clint malarchuk struggled for years with depression and alcoholism, before reaching a breaking point on oct. Buffalo sabres goalie clint malarchuk clutches his throat after suffering a lacerated neck. He has been a coach for four nhl teams and two minor league teams, most recently the calgary flames. On may 7, 2015, malar chuk was a guest speaker at a canadian mental health association meeting in oakville, ontario.
There are at least two events that could have ended his life an infamous incident in 1989 when his throat was slashed during a game with the. Clint malarchuk was the cowboy goalie, infamous for one of the most gruesome injuries in the history of sports. Clint was so candid and thoughtful while discussing mental illness and his own struggles as a young boy, all documented in his powerful new book, the crazy game. The young man stood in the bookstore in an edmontonarea mall and waited until the book signing was over before he approached clint malarchuk. Book signing is the affixing of a signature to the title page or flyleaf of a book by its author. Even as a boy, malarchuk faced such deep anxiety that he missed school and acted out at school and with his friends. Dec 14, 2014 malarchuk tells all for the benefit of others. Clint malarchuk did that job while suffering high anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder and had his career nearly literally cut short by a skate across his. Subscribe to the play index and get access to more data than you can imagine. There was a time when the face mask clint malarchuk wore as protection against hurtling hockey pucks mirrored the facade he donned to get through the day.
Book signing central is an event information service brought to you by and has a focus on author events, book signings, and autograph expos. I mostly wanted to read about how malarchuk dealt with his ocd and was a little disappointed that it didnt get as much coverage as the alcoholism and depression. Clint malarchuk was born on may 1, 1961 in grande prairie, alberta, canada. I would definitely have asked her if id gone to a book signing.
How i survived in the crease and beyond by clint malarchuk at indigo. Clint malarchuk minor mite hockey team note the sweater. Clint malarchuk, known during his time in the nhl as the cowboy goalie. Former hockey goalie clint malarchuk suffered a lifethreatening injury in. Clint malarchuk never had autographed the photo, but he had a. Dec 12, 2014 malarchuks remaining book signings in buffalo can be found here.
Clint malarchuk, the famed former nhl goaltender, shares his extraordinary and heartwrenching life storywhich includes his long battle with alcoholism and a suicide attemptat the cpa assist speaker series events in edmonton in calgary this november. Clint malarchuk skateblade accident depression battle now. Twenty down the hatch, maybe even 25 by this point in the afternoon. Clint malarchuks battle with depression now lifesaving. Malarchuk feels the love during his visit to buffalo the. Finally, when everyone was gone, the college kid went up to clint and said, clint, you. Clint malarchuk never had autographed the photo, but he. Clint malarchuks battle with depression now lifesaving inspiration. At a book signing in edmonton there was a collegeaged kid that malarchuk distinctly remembers.
Clint malarchuk san diego gulls signed postcard 912 buffalo sabres pepsi card. Here,with the help of dan robson, he speaks about the legacy of that injury, about wounds that were far more than skin deep. Clint malarchuk a grande prairie hockey legend 2015 read the clint malarchuk story. He writes about both issues in his new book a matter of inches, which he joins bill littlefield to discuss. At book signings and in emails, other men often thank him for being honest about my feelings because it has helped them to be more open and to better manage their own depression, malarchuk. When his carotid artery was slashed during a collision in the crease, malarchuk nearly died on the ice. Whilst every effort has been made to ensure the information displayed here is accurate, always check with the venue before attending especially during the coronavirus pandemic, more advice.
Even though it probably wasnt the healthiest thing for me mentally and down the road, im still proud of that. In new biography, former nhl goalie malarchuk details. Next time clint and joanie were in wny they gave him a shout out to meet up, took some photos, talked hockey, gave him a shirt and a cd. The answer to why was confirmed when, in 2014, thirtytwo years after his last visit clint retuned to his hometown of grande prairie for a book signing. Former nhl goalie clint malarchuk opens up about his struggles with mental illness, depression, suicide and recovery in this raw and emotional talk. During the kickoff, malarchuk s book a matter of inches how i survived in the crease beyond will be available, including a meet and greet and book signing, and more information about suicide prevention network and the post traumatic disorder group will be. Get all the latest stats, news, videos and more on clint malarchuk. Former nhl goalie clint malarchuk was a great interview on the new m. Nov 22, 2014 clint malarchuk is my newest, favorite superhero. Talking leaves elmwood 951 elmwood ave, buffalo, ny 14222.
Clint reports that all the pain and struggles are made worthwhile when at book signings people share comments such as thanks, you saved my life. Clint malarchuk suffered one of the most gruesome injuries ever seen in professional sport. I still really think he needed to be evaluated way earlier and helped more by the team it sounds like they didnt do much for his mental state, but i can understand why. Its a haunting book that tells a story till being written. Speakers spotlight clint malarchuk has new lease on life. Former sabre clint malarchuk signs his book for susan kromer and john kromer of cheektowaga at. The malarchuks move to edmonton started out well enough but the family drifted into a troubled period as mike spiraled downward into alcohol addiction, a disease that would eventually destroy him.
How i survived in the crease and beyond, former nhl goalie clint malarchuk recalls the frightening onice injury that could have ended his life. Before reading a matter of inches how i survived in the crease and beyond. My buddies are in a band, named malarchuk, and got ahold of joanie a few years ago. Cutthroat, details his remarkable physical, emotional and mental recovery. The crazy game clint malarchuk tedxcarsoncity youtube.
Im proud of the fact i came back as quick as i did, malarchuk said dec. The ups and downs of clint s six months in the rehab centre are described in detail in his book the crazy game and worth reading but too detailed to record here. Following its release, clin t and joa n malarch uk were public speakers about topics covered in the b ook such as obsessivecompulsive disorder, support for alcoholics in recovery, suicide prevention, and psychological trauma. He writes about both issues in his new book a matter of inches. Former nhl goalie malarchuk reflects on nearfatal throat. Join facebook to connect with clint malarchuk and others you may know. Originally from grande prairie, alberta, malarchuk now divides his time between calgary, where he is the goaltender coach for the calgary flames, and his ranch in nevada. The evening also featured a vip reception and book signing with clint and joanie. Huuuuge props to his wife for sticking by him, i know a lot wouldnt. Clint malarchuk s story is infamous, but theres more to the former nordiques, capitals, and sabres goaltender than his on ice incident. Clint malarchuk did that job while suffering high anxiety, depression, and obsessive compulsive disorder and had his career nearly literally cut short by a skate across his neck, to date the most gruesome injury hockey has ever seen.
No job in the world of sports is as intimidating, exhilarating, and stressridden as that of a hockey goaltender. Every hockey fan carries the nightmare memory of clint malarchuk bleeding on the ice. Clint malarchuk talks suicide attempt, skate slash the star. Malarchuk tells all for the benefit of others the buffalo news. Clint malarchuk mental health advocate former nhl hockey player and coach.
Former nhl goalie malarchuk reflects on nearfatal throat slash in new book open this photo in gallery. Oct 21, 2014 former nhl goalie clint malarchuk is a survivor. At book signings and in emails, other men often thank him for being honest about my feelings because it has helped them to be more open and to better manage their own depression, malarchuk says. Clint malarchuk, in batavia last weekend for an autograph signing, didnt.
On may 7, 2015, malarchuk was a guest speaker at a canadian mental health association meeting in oakville, ontario. Exnhl goalie clint malarchuk speaking at carroll, shining light on mental illness. Malarchuks book dives into office struggles sportsnet. Clint malarchuk shot himself in the head years after his jugular vein was slashed on the ice the former nhler recalls the three times he almost died in a moving text about his mental illness. Welcome to your most valuable resource for book signing events around the country.
Today, clint spends much of his time sharing his story and trying to help inspire others who are dealing. After dodging death twice, exgoalie clint malarchuk makes. Clint malarchuk was a goaltender for the nordiques, capitals and sabres while suffering high anxiety, depression and obsessive compulsive disorder. After signing a oneyear deal with the canadiens, he played in a few exhibition games. Clint malarchuk shot himself in the head years after his.
Oct 22, 2014 in an exclusive excerpt from clint malarchuk s new memoir, the crazy game, the former goalie relates how he came to terms with a traumatic onice accident while he was in rehab nearly two. A twitter user posted a couple of pages from malarchuks book, one of which included a story. The cmha fundraising event will feature an exclusive hockey skills competition, a silent auction and book signing. Proceeds from the event benefit mhas vital mental health services in the. Bleeding out by clint malarchuk the players tribune. After the book was released in november 2014, malarchuk began doing more public speaking engagements. Former sabres goalie clint malarchuk bares soul in new book. Marlarchuk tells his story of obsessive compulsive disorder ocd, depression, atttempted suicide and post traumatic stress disorder ptsd manifested in regular outbursts of anger, physical. All the copies in the sabres store sold out thursday during. Hockey fans will always remember malarchuk as the nhl. Grande prairie hockey legends players clint malarchuk.
Joanie malarchuk recalls discovering her husband clint just moments before. The second time, 19 years later, he didnt give a damn. No job in the world of sports is as intimidating, exhilarating, and as stressridden as that of an nhl hockey goaltender. Even as a boy, malarchuk faced such deep anxiety that he missed school, and he acted out at school and with his friends. This is a clint malarchuk the crazy game hardcover book. Clint malarchuk hopes to end the stigma of mental illness. On thursday, october 26th, the mental health association of westchester welcomed former nhl allstar goalie clint malarchuk and his wife joanie for a riveting and unforgettable evening of conversation. Look what you made me do, malarchuk said to his fourth wife, joanie, right. The malarchuk s move to edmonton started out well enough but the family drifted into a troubled period as mike spiraled downward into alcohol addiction, a disease that would eventually destroy him.
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