Corey Hirsch

Corey Hirsch

KEYNOTE SPEAKER

Vancouver, British Columbia

NHL Goalie & Silver Medalist | Mental Health & Wellness

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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.

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The Save of My Life: My Journey Out of the Dark
The Save of My Life: My Journey Out of the Dark
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 medal and drunk from the Stanley Cup. While he excelled on the ice, out of the net Hirsch was plagued by persistent dark thoughts and ceaseless anxiety. On days...

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

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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 21-year-old starting goalie, I’d backstopped Canada to an Olympic silver medal. In June, as the third goalie for the New York Rangers, I’d drunk out of the Stanley Cup. I have a girlfriend at home. I have a turbo sports car parked behind me. I have the horizon in front of me — so much horizon — and as I look out past the end of it, I am completely calm. I’m going to see how fast this sports car can go … and drive it right off this cliff. And then, finally, I’ll be at peace. My thoughts will be gone. I get in my car and back up a mile and a...
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Former NHL Goalie Corey Hirsch Embarks On ‘The Save Of His Life’ With New Book

FORBES

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 list of accomplishments. Olympic silver medalist. CHL goalie of the year. Memorial Cup champion. Western Hockey League champion. Part of the 1994 New York Rangers organization — a young ‘Black Ace’ when the Blueshirts won their only Stanley Cup in the last 82 years.
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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

Corey Hirsch Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

Corey Hirsch Keynote Speaker delivers customized and tailored keynote presentations, workshops, and training sessions on a wide variety of topics. Each presentation is unique and are designed for a variety of audiences, industries, conferences, and event formats.

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