Corey Hirsch

Keynote Speaker | Vancouver, British Columbia

Nhl Goalie & Silver Medalist
Mental Health & Wellness

Corey Hirsch Expertise HR & Corporate Culture, Change Management, Communication, Psychological Safety, Mental Health, Health & Wellness, Burnout Prevention, Leadership and Leadership and Change.

Corey Hirsch

About Corey Hirsch

Corey Hirsch is a former National Hockey League goalie, and Olympic silver medalist, who publicly speaks on mental health and wellness. Corey Hirsch was plagued with panic attacks and obsessive thoughts much of his career and writes about how a coach should handle a tandem goalie situation where there is no clear No. 1.

Corey Hirsch Videos

Corey Hirsch - Recipient of the Mental Health Award - 2020 Courage To

Corey Hirsch Speaking Trailer

Corey Hirsch on the Canucks Shakeup and the Future

Corey Hirsch on Why We Need to Talk About Mental Health

Corey Hirsch Interviews & Podcasts

Terry Ryan Interview with Corey Hirsch: Former Nhl Goalie

Relentless Podcast: Corey Hirsch: Defending Mental Health

Episode 67: Procore Sponsored: Mental Health Awareness Ft. Nhl Alumni

Telus Talks | Elite Athletes and Mental Health: Corey Hirsch & Dr. Mci

COREY HIRSCH BIOGRAPHY

It was the spring of 1994. Corey Hirsch was just 21 years old and had just backstopped Canada to a silver medal at the Olympics and was now a roster member of the New York Rangers on the way to the Stanley Cup Final. It should have been the time of his life. Should have been, but it wasn’t. Corey’s brain was on fire, wracked with deep, dark, intrusive thoughts. He +called his mother and begged her to come to New York to help. His Mom had never been to New York, but rather than looking forward to the sights of the city, she was terrified of what was waiting for her. He took her to see the city from the top of the Empire State Building.

They stood on the observation deck 102 floors above the streets and looked out at New York for a few moments. While his Mother was looking out at the horizon, Corey Hirsch turned and looked directly at his mother. He said… “I wish I could jump.” A few weeks later, the New York Rangers won the Stanley Cup, their first in 54 years. Corey would fulfill a childhood dream by drinking champagne from the Stanley Cup.

A few weeks after that, he would try to take his own life. Corey Hirsch is a former NHL Goaltender, NHL Goaltending Coach, and Olympic Silver Medalist. He is an engaging speaker and host, that educates, motivates, and inspires his audience. He gives hope to those struggling with their mental health as he makes it ok to not be ok.

Corey Hirsch was drafted by the New York Rangers in 1991 and was an active roster member of the 1994 New York Rangers Stanley Cup Championship team. Traded to Vancouver in 1995, he played in over 100 NHL games, making stops in Nashville, Washington and Dallas. During his early years in the NHL, Corey suffered with severe panic attacks and depression. Due to the stigma, Corey hid his struggles in the NHL for more than 3 years, and once made an attempt on his own life.

He finally reached out to a team trainer, was diagnosed with OCD, and got the help he needed. Today Corey is thriving. He has 3 children, and is the NHL broadcaster for the Vancouver Canucks. Corey Hirsch has since dedicated his life to mental health and advocating to end the stigma.

Corey Hirsch Topic Presentations

Corey Hirsch Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada delivers keynote presentations, workshops, fireside chats, moderated Q&A, and other presentation formats on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique, customized and tailored for audiences, industries, conferences and event formats.

Corey hirsch Speaks on Topics Such As, but Not Limited To;

Corey Hirsch Books & Articles

The Save of My Life: My Journey out of the Dark
The Save of My Life: My Journey out of the

By the time he was twenty-two years old, goaltender Corey Hirsch had realized his childhood dream of playing in the NHL, won an Olympic...

Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark
Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark, Dark,

It’s the summer of 1994, I am standing at the edge of a cliff in Kamloops, British Columbia, and I am checking out. In February, as a...

Former Nhl Goalie Corey Hirsch Embarks on ‘the Save of His Life’ with New Book
Former Nhl Goalie Corey Hirsch Embarks on ‘the

If you look at a synopsis of Corey Hirsch’s career on the hockey stats site Elite Prospects, the first thing that jumps out is his long...

Corey Hirsch Speaking Testimonials

"Corey is everything this world needs to see that there is hope and healing in mental illness. His talk was poignant, gripping, and left the audience with real steps to seek help and ways to help others. His talk is a must for any business, organization, or group. He’s blasting through the stigma of mental illness and shining a light in the darkest places for healing."

CEO, Goetz Communications

"Corey is a powerful and compelling speaker. His message is educational, motivating, strong, and captivating. As a mental health advocate, broadcaster, and National Hockey League player, the obstacles Corey has overcome are remarkable. He is determined to end the stigma."

General Manager, Canadian Olympic National Men's Hockey Team

"Through his story and motivation, Corey Hirsch changes lives. His message is an asset to any organization as he has opened the floodgates in ending the stigma of mental health."

Pro Scout, Nashville Predators

"When Corey speaks, it comes from the heart. Corey has a tremendous drive to spread the word on mental health and works tirelessly to make the world a better place."

NHL Player

"I lost count of the number of people who told me his talk was interesting/valuable/great etc. etc. Many people said they “needed to hear it.” At our Gala Dinner, the emcee did a quick recap of the day and when he said Corey’s name, everyone started clapping and at a significant number of people stood up to show how much they loved the talk. Finally, in a survey, 87% of respondents said that Corey’s talk was valuable to them and the lunch was the highest rated event at the conference. Many thanks for providing us with such a high quality presentation and for sharing your personal story."

Director, Communications and Marketing
BC Poultry Association

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