FIGHTER: Defying The NHL Odds

by Aaron Volpatti

Overview

"Aaron was a great teammate and his road to the NHL is like no other." - Alex Ovechkin

One of the most inspirational comeback stories in professional sports. 

Aaron Volpatti was never supposed to play in the NHL. As an average, undersized youth hockey player, Aaron had to fight his way, literally, into competitive hockey. But in the early hours of April 20, 2005, he found himself in a very different fight-a fight for his life after a devastating burn injury. 

FIGHTER: Defying The NHL Odds is a riveting account of Aaron's journey from the Vancouver General Hospital Burn Unit to the NHL, and his life after a career ending neck injury. It is a story filled with extreme adversity, personal triumph, grief, terror, and happiness. 

Discover the true power of the human mind and what is possible through Aaron's unique Visualization practice. A revelatory practice that can help us reframe adversity, instill a deep sense of trust in our journeys, and demystify the impossible.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781738700615
Publisher:	AV Cognitive Performance Consulting
Publication date:	09/27/2022
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	326
File size:	744 KB

About the Author

Aaron Volpatti is an Author, Cognitive Performance and Injury Coach, Speaker, retired NHL player, burn survivor, and a graduate from Brown University - B.Sc Human Biology.A pioneer in Cinematic Visualization and athletic performance, Aaron's unique practice has helped athletes all over the world. Born and raised in Revelstoke, British Columbia, he is a guitar aficionado and wannabe rockstar. He's a professional dabbler - spending his free time fishing, hunting, camping, golfing, playing squash, or learning a new musical instrument or language.Aaron resides in the beautiful Okanagan in British Columbia with his wife Michelle, and his son Finn. You can visit him online at www.aaronvolpatti.com or on Twitter and Instagram (@aaronvolpatti)

Table of Contents

Part I

Chapter 1:Inferno3

Chapter 2:Blue Genes8

Chapter 3:The Mummy12

Chapter 4:Morphine15

Chapter 5:Debridement17

Chapter 6:The Volpatti Way23

Chapter 7:Reality Check29

Chapter 8:Groundhog Day33

Chapter 9:The Burn Unit36

Chapter 10:Finding Strength40

Chapter 11:Vipers45

Chapter 12:The Fire51

Chapter 13:Pushing The Human Spirit55

Chapter 14:Long Shot58

Chapter 15:Grafts62

Chapter 16:Rehab69

Chapter 17:Setback72

Chapter 18:Last Test In Hell76

Chapter 19:Home Opener83

Chapter 20:Bears89

Chapter 21:Final Hurrah94

Chapter 22:Freshman97

Chapter 23:Role Playing106

Chapter 24:Lion's Den109

Chapter 25:Relentless114

Chapter 26:Putting The Pieces Together117

Chapter 27:Moose125

Chapter 28:Stoned Again135

Chapter 29:The Double Homicide139

Chapter 30:Showtime149

Chapter 31:Stanley Cup159

Chapter 32:Knockout164

Chapter 33:The Capitals173

Chapter 34:Fusion182

Part II

Chapter 35:Calm Before The Storm197

Chapter 36:Hellp202

Chapter 37:Go Live Your Life212

Chapter 38:The Power Of Choice215

Chapter 39:Birdie222

Chapter 40:Amor226

Chapter 41:False Hope231

Chapter 42:911236

Chapter 43:Hell243

Chapter 44:Aurora Borealis246

Chapter 45:I Do250

Chapter 46:Fighter254

Afterword259

Acknowledgements263

Visualization Mastermind Program265

References316

About the Author317