Oct 20, 2015 patrick osullivan was a talent on the ice, but the former nhl player had to overcome a great deal of adversity and abuse off the ice in order to reach hockey s highest level according to lori. Patrick osullivan s memoir is a tragic and at times disturbing account of abuse, but it carries an important message. The resilience probably refers to the abuse osullivan suffered from his father. Patrick osullivan was a kid with skills, with natural gifts that catapulted him into the spotlight and made nhl scouts rave. Alex burrows regrets taunting patrick osullivan about. Utterly unerotic, completely nonromantic books about hockey. Patrick sullivans phone number, email, address spokeo. A historical look at detroit red wings photography in the detroit free press, 19351995 quint randle and barbara crownover, brigham. Statistics of patrick osullivan, a hockey player from toronto, ont born feb 1 1985 who was active from 2000 to 20. I was alone, but i know now that i wasnt the only one going through what i did. Patrick osullivan the child abuse story espn feature 2016 hd. When i was in the nhl, id be doing my offseason workouts at the gym with daniel carcillo and some other nhl buddies, and wed look over and see 12yearold kids doing the same twohour workout we were doing, with a trainer screaming at them the whole time. I thought ive seen some crazy hockey dads, but nothing.
Patrick osullivan wrote the book breaking away about. Donal cam osullivan beare, together with other gaelic lords and with. First copy of breaking away, book that patrick osullivan wrote. A harrowing true story of resilience, courage and triumph. In the tradition of playing with fire and the crazy game comes a new memoir about a troubled hockey life. First copy of breaking away, book that patrick osullivan. His hope is that people start talking about what happens in. In his new book, former nhler patrick o sullivan writes in unflinching detail about a childhood of physical abuse and emotional cruelty. Patrick osullivan moving on from harrowing childhood abc news.
Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers. Patrick osullivan was born as patrick celtic osullivan. Patrick s fantasy and science fiction works have won awards in the writers of the future contest as well as the james patrick baen memorial writing contest sponsored by baen books and the national space society. He played in 334 nhl games with the kings, oilers, hurricanes, coyotes and wild. Patrick o sullivan was born as patrick celtic o sullivan. I didnt want a canned answer that was going to keep him out of trouble, i wanted his true feelings. It was all going to make me a better hockey player and eventually get me to the nhl. Patrick o sullivan wrote the book breaking away about. Kind of a random question and place for it, but i just got a car with sirius xm in it for the first time last year, and really really enjoyed the nhl powerplay w scott laughlin and patrick o sullivan on my drives to and from work. Patrick osullivan is a writer living and working in the united states and ireland.
Honestly, thats not the direction youth hockey is trending. Nhl john buccigross talks to patrick osullivan about. Oct 19, 2015 breaking away is the book patrick o sullivan wrote with toronto author gare joyce about those 10 terrible years, how they stunted his nhl career and how he worked on recovering from them. I am and will continue to be a part of the solution moving forward. When he was dealt by the kings to the oilers, i wanted to know exactly what he thought.
Nhl draft name and logo, nhl mascots, hockey fights cancer, because its the cup, nhl green name and logo, nhl vault. Patrick osullivan discusses his time with the kings jewels. He seems to have lost his passion for the game, judging by his obscure exit from the league, but i dont blame him. Patrick osullivan s story is the ultimate cautionary tale in all of sports.
Video of how 31yearold patrick osullivan suffered years of physical and psychological abuse as a child before playing eight seasons in the nhl. There is an important discussion happening in hockey right now. Vancouver canucks alex burrows being urged to apologize. Vancouver canucks alex burrows being urged to apologize for taunting patrick osullivan about child abuse. Patrick osullivan fires back at crawford and blackhawks after public statement. Former nhler patrick osullivan details parental abuse in. In breaking away, patrick osullivan gives readers a disturbing account of ten years of ever escalating physical abuse and emotional cruelty at the hands of his father. Dec 18, 2015 alex burrows regrets taunting patrick o sullivan about being abused canucks agitator alex burrows had to answer for some troubling onice trash talk from the past. Former oiler osullivan calls out mcdavid as captain. May 20, 2016 video of how 31yearold patrick o sullivan suffered years of physical and psychological abuse as a child before playing eight seasons in the nhl. The room is on the third floor so it does run pretty hot during the summer time so make sure to ask the hosts for a fan mosquitos come in through the window. Ive always wanted to know more about patrick osullivan.
Alex burrows sorry for taunting patrick osullivan about. Breaking away is the book patrick osullivan wrote with toronto author gare joyce about those 10 terrible years, how they stunted his nhl career and how he worked on recovering from them. Bob mckenzie, tsn, and author of hockey confidential. Breaking away patrick osullivan hardcover harpercollins. Exnhl player patrick osullivan publishes book about his. But thats not what some parents, even normal ones, want to hear. Former nhler osullivan opens up about abuse at hands of father in new book. A harrowing true story of resilience, courage, and triumph by patrick osullivan details his ordeal as an abused child.
Exnhl player patrick osullivan shares story of abuse at hands of his father for almost eight years, patrick osullivan suffered at the hands of. That he tells it all in breaking away is a testament to his courage. Osullivan is the author of the recent book, breaking away. In the first part of our talk, patrick talked about his upbringing and the way his mental health was treated upon entering the nhl. Video of how 31yearold patrick osullivan suffered years of physical and. Patrick osullivan moving on from harrowing childhood. Osullivan ended his hockey career in finland at the age of 27. A harrowing true story of resilience, courage and triumph, osullivan relates being forced to run, as a youth hockey player, for miles behind his fathers van, still in.
Osullivan seemed destined to become one of the next great hockey. Exnhl player patrick o sullivan shares story of abuse at hands of his father for almost eight years, patrick o sullivan suffered at the hands of. In case you missed it, here is the first part of my interview with patrick osullivan. Patrick osullivan discusses his time with the kings. Dec 09, 2015 but thats not what some parents, even normal ones, want to hear. I am former nhler patrick o sullivan here to take your questions ama over here to promote my book being released today, breaking away and to answer any questions you guys have for me. I think its initially hard to feel sorry for a person who has played hockey or experienced success at such an elite level. Nov 01, 2015 osullivan ended his hockey career in finland at the age of 27. Osullivan seemed destined to become one of the worlds next great hockey players. Patrick osullivan, former nhl player, comments on childhood. Former nhler patrick osullivan details parental abuse in new. Alex burrows regrets taunting patrick osullivan about being abused canucks agitator alex burrows had to answer for some troubling onice trash talk from the past.
Former nhler patrick osullivan opens up about abuse. Patrick osullivan loved hockey but had a father who, instead of being supportive of his son positively, was instead abusive as he felt that only the toughest kids would ultimately play at the highest level, and he john osullivan was out to toughen up his son. Osullivan seemed destined to become one of the next grea. You never know, im still pretty young and hopefully will play in. Patrick o sullivan moving on from harrowing childhood. Newspaper ad watch articles and political attack ads, 72. Patrick osullivan fires back at crawford and blackhawks. Dec 10, 2015 in case you missed it, here is the first part of my interview with patrick o sullivan. Patrick osullivan played in the nhl from 2006 to 2012. In his new book, former nhler patrick osullivan writes in unflinching detail about a childhood of physical abuse and emotional cruelty. Patrick osullivans story is the ultimate cautionary tale in all of. Get all the latest stats, news, videos and more on patrick osullivan. Vancouver canucks alex burrows being urged to apologize for.
Plus, i would have to do a little more in my hockey career to have an interesting book. Dec 18, 2015 patrick osullivan has opened up about the depths of abuse he suffered from his father as a young player, with harrowing tales of physical and mental anguish in a new book that was excerpted on. Baldwin 9780902920040 0902920049 rhyming cockney slang, jack jones 9781428674585 1428674586 why the ungodly are not converted, jacob boehme 9780636027664 063602766x mavis mabanja remembers, gabi. Breaking away, by former nhl player patrick osullivan is not an easy read. Former edmonton oiler patrick osullivan calls out mcdavid as. In the tradition of playing with fire and the crazy game comes a new memoir about a troubled hockey life patrick osullivan was a kid with skills, with natural gifts that catapulted him into the spotlight and made nhl scouts rave. Despite the abuse, osullivan was a junior hockey league star, winning the ohl and canadian hockey. He graduated from yale university in 1908, from georgetown university, washington, d. Osullivan seemed destined to become one of the next great hockey players in the world. Making the nhl at all, let alone playing over 300 games, after going through what osullivan did definitely qualifies as resilience in my book. Book your stay if youre looking for a quiet place while youre in amsterdam. Oct 21, 2015 the game is the only thing that kept me alive. That patrick osullivan survived his childhood to play in the nhl is a. Dec 18, 2015 vancouver canucks alex burrows being urged to apologize for taunting patrick osullivan about child abuse.
A harrowing true story of resilience, courage, and triumph by patrick o sullivan details his ordeal as an abused child. Born in derby, connecticut, osullivan attended public schools. Dec 16, 2015 patrick o sullivan moving on from harrowing childhood. Living vicariously through your kids heroics at the arena can be the worst thing for their wellbeing and shatter a family. Patrick osullivan was a kid with skills, with natur. Patrick osullivan was a talent on the ice, but the former nhl player had to overcome a great deal of adversity and abuse off the ice in order to reach hockey s highest level. Alex burrows regrets taunting patrick osullivan about being. Dec 15, 2015 john buccigross talks to patrick o sullivan about overcoming his harrowing childhood and affecting so many lives by sharing his story.
Ken 2015, the neighbors 2012 and happy endings 2011. Former nhler patrick osullivan claimed he was abused physically and emotionally by his father. Patrick recently released a book called breaking away. John buccigross talks to patrick osullivan about overcoming his harrowing childhood and affecting so many lives by sharing his story. Find patrick sullivans phone number, address, and email on spokeo, the leading online directory for contact information.
Former oiler patrick osullivan appears to blame mcdavid. After edmonton, osullivan had brief stints in carolina, minnesota and phoenix, where fans arent nearly so obsessed with hockey, as the nhl is not the only big pro game in town there. That patrick osullivan survived his childhood to play in the nhl is a testament to his talent. Osullivan later detailed the abuse in a book, breaking away. A few weeks ago, patrick osullivan has brought up crawfords physical abuse in the past, mentioning a story in his book breaking away of him being kicked by his former coach while playing for the l. Patrick osullivan has 19 books on goodreads with 1077 ratings. Sep 07, 2003 wild draft choice patrick osullivan was trained to be a hockey star by an overzealous father who stepped past the boundaries of parenthood. Patrick osullivan born february 1, 1985 is a canadianborn american former professional.
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