Patrick osullivan hopes his story leads to change sportsnet. Patrick osullivan s courage to come forward and tell his story should not be in vain. Edmonton oilers respond to comments from former player. For almost eight years, patrick osullivan suffered at the hands of his father in the name of. Former nhler osullivan opens up about abuse at hands of. Whether you are a professional, amateur or a fan, has one of the. The subject matter was tough, but extremely interesting. Former nhler patrick osullivan claimed he was abused physically and emotionally by his father, an allegation osullivan detailed in his memoir breaking away. When patrick proved more skilled than other eightyearolds, john o sullivan decided to dedicate his life to turning his son into the player he had always dreamed of becoming. Oct 19, 2015 patrick o sullivan is a 30yearold former nhl player who doesnt know what he wants to do with his life.
Back in 20072008, patrick osullivan scored 22 goals and had 31 assists for the l. It would be easy to see this move as just another disappointing twist in a starcrossed. Breaking away goodreads meet your next favorite book. It separates my book from others of a similar topic. Jim nill general manager dallas stars, former nhl player the sharper the mental game, the better the play. It was difficult of go back and face those who let you down as a kid and process those thoughts. Its huge amount of time and practice required to be excellent at anything and that would be so difficult if the person didnt enjoy it, at least in some ways. For those who remember, patrick osullivan was a polarizing figure in the early 2000s as a highly talented, dynamic scoring forward who had been the first overall selection of don cherrys mississauga now niagara icedogs in the 2001 ohl draft, but for whom a black cloud seemed to follow. I recommend the book because we all have read books by and about the stars, but not too often do you get a chance to read about your average nhl player. O sullivan seemed destined to become one of the next great hockey players in the world.
He remains the alltime leader in games, goals, assists and points for the mississauganiagara franchise in the ohl. Patrick osullivan archives prohockeytalk nbc sports. A phenom, a prodigy, a star there are lots of ways to describe the calibre of hockey player that patrick osullivan was at a young age. In the tradition of playing with fire and the crazy game comes a new memoir about a troubled hockey life. Respect to patrick for being able to get through all the tough times. Patrick osullivan was the ohl and chl rookie of the year in 2002 and the ahl rookie of the year in 2005. Patrick osullivan was a kid with skills, with natural gifts that catapulted him into the spotlight and made nhl scouts rave. Patrick osullivan discusses writing, abuse and the nhl.
Mar 06, 2018 after superstar forward and edmonton hockey hero connor mcdavid was heckled by a group of morons in edmonton, former oilers player patrick osullivan took to twitter to lambaste oilers fans and. Hockey tough provides players and coaches proven methods for mastering the mental side of the game. I could write another book about my two and a half years in edmonton. Dec 16, 2019 back in 20072008, patrick osullivan scored 22 goals and had 31 assists for the l. Patrick osullivans nhl career was preceded by years of abuse at the hands of his father. Former nhler patrick osullivan opens up about abuse sportsnet. I expected the book to read as a warning to parents about pushing their kids too.
Don cherry was on the power play with scott laughlin and patrick osullivan to talk about rock em sock em 28, his book named don cherrys sports heroes, and. It would be tough to put in the time necessary to have an instinctual understand of the sport or really any activity and mastery to a professional level if the person didnt love it. Jul 24, 2003 hockey tough provides players and coaches proven methods for mastering the mental side of the game. He was admitted to the bar in 19 and commenced practice in derby. If las best players dustin brown, anze kopitar, patrick osullivan and alexander frolov score consistently and the defense continues its play, the kings could reach the playoffs. Alex burrows regrets taunting patrick osullivan about. Patrick osullivans story is the ultimate cautionary tale in all of sports. This is a great book for a player who is struggling. That he tells it all in breaking away is a testament to his courage.
Patrick brett osullivan august 11, 1887 november 10, 1978 was a u. Patrick o sullivan cap hit, salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav, free agent status. Once i get over the initial shock, i think i will be. You can find other products like this hockey tough book, by clicking on the following links. Six teams have scored emptynet goals engs to go on to lose, but five of those were owngoals on delayed penalties early in the game. Patrick osullivan is a 30yearold former nhl player who doesnt know what he wants to do with his life. Patrick osullivans most popular book is breaking away. View the profiles of people named patrick o sullivan. Representative from connecticut born in derby, connecticut, osullivan attended public schools he graduated from yale university in 1908, from georgetown university, washington, d.
Breaking away, by former nhl player patrick osullivan is not an easy read. Former oilers forward patrick osullivan recently published a book called breaking away in which he chronicles his abusive upbringing. We provide players of all ages and abilities the highest standard of skill development in an. That patrick osullivan survived his childhood to play in the nhl is a. Two opposite experiences and opposite climates and opposite fan interactions. In his new book, former nhler patrick osullivan writes in unflinching. Don cherry was on the power play with scott laughlin and patrick osullivan to talk about rock em sock em 28, his book named don cherrys sports heroes, and some story lines in the nhl right now. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup. Find patrick o sullivan stats, teams, height, weight, position. Hockey tough is a mustread as you prepare to play with more focus and control. Oct 20, 2015 patrick o sullivan 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. The team is having a tough time right now, but there is a feeling that we are close to getting out of it. Here, he recounts the winter night when he finally stood up to the man whod tortured him for so long. Patrick osullivan has 19 books on goodreads with 1092 ratings.
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 hockeys highest level according to lori. Woman describes packed plane to nyc surrounded by passengers not wearing masks. 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. Alex burrows regrets taunting patrick osullivan about being. We provide players of all ages and abilities the highest standard of skill development in an environment that fosters confidence and selfesteem. Whenever some people hear the phrase child abuse, its very hard for. Hockey tough will strengthen each of these areas and help players achieve a mindset to excel on the ice.
Kings and at 22 yearsold appeared to be headed to a. Kings and at 22 yearsold appeared to be headed to a great career. Osullivan dazzled with his pure offensive ability, emerging as a top. Patrick osullivan wrote the book breaking away about the abuse he suffered as a child. Patrick osullivan s memoir is a tragic and at times disturbing account of abuse, but it carries an important message.
The osullivan hockey academy develops each player through highly structured drills to maximize growth and development in all facets of the game of hockey. Saul miller shares the psychological training and emotional management techniques he has successfully taught hockey players and teams for over 25 years. Representative from connecticut born in derby, connecticut, osullivan attended public schools. Oh, he has a few ideas, such as working with victims of parental abuse, or maybe even.
Oct 23, 2015 whether you are an avid hockey fan or parent raising a youngster involved with hockey or competitive sports in general, read the book, understand the warning signs and be prepared to take action. Author saul miller shares the psychological training and emotional management techniques he has successfully taught individual hockey players and teams for over 20 years. Despite this loss not being personally on mcdavid, that didnt stop former oiler and now tsn analyst patrick osullivan from essentially calling out the youngest captain in nhl history. Where quisp went wrong was when he said that osullivans story had the wrong ending. A harrowing true story of resilience, courage, and. A week ago, former nhl top prospect patrick osullivan quietly signed with a finnish team, hifk helsinki. Find patrick osullivan stats, teams, height, weight, position. Dec 15, 2015 patrick osullivan moving on from harrowing childhood. Patrick osullivan cap hit, salary, contracts, contract history, earnings, aav, free agent status. Oilers land patrick osullivan in 3team deal cbc sports. Former edmonton oiler patrick o sullivan seemed destined for hockey greatness, but it all went horribly wrong at the hands of his father. Former edmonton oiler patrick osullivan will carry scars of.
The o sullivan hockey academy develops each player through highly structured drills to maximize growth and development in all facets of the game of hockey. Even when he played in the nhl, and the days of being. See all books authored by patrick osullivan, including breaking away. Its a book thatll make you think, said the veteran of 334 career nhl games. 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.
Patrick osullivan moving on from harrowing childhood. Osullivan seemed destined to become one of the next great hockey players in the world. Nhl, the nhl shield, the word mark and image of the stanley cup, the stanley cup playoffs logo, the stanley cup final logo, center. He was a member of the organization for about five minutes during the 2008 trade deadline. Utterly unerotic, completely nonromantic books about hockey. Former nhl player patrick osullivans parents had very little of what i call the big four of parenting. After superstar forward and edmonton hockey hero connor mcdavid was heckled by a group of morons in edmonton, former oilers player patrick osullivan took to twitter to lambaste oilers fans and. Hockey tough has a winning formula and lots of great advice for sharpening your mental game. The hurricanes have signed winger patrick osullivan to a oneyear, twoway contract. In his new book, former nhler patrick osullivan writes in unflinching detail about a childhood of physical abuse and emotional cruelty. Video of how 31yearold patrick osullivan suffered years of physical and.
Dec 16, 2015 former nhl player patrick o sullivan s parents had very little of what i call the big four of parenting. Living vicariously through your kids heroics at the arena can be the worst thing for their wellbeing and shatter a family. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Though i am not a professional hockey player, i am involved in professional hockey. First time i saw patrick osullivan play a hockey game was in december 2003 at the wonderful old kitchener auditorium. O sullivan seemed destined to become one of the worlds next great hockey players. He graduated from yale university in 1908, from georgetown university, washington, d. His hope is that people start talking about what happens in. He was the star of the ohls mississauga ice dogs at the. Former nhler patrick osullivan details parental abuse in new.
Join facebook to connect with patrick o sullivan and others you may know. It is hard to say i enjoyed reading a book about a father abusing his talented son but i. Patrick osullivan books list of books by author patrick. Patrick osullivan the child abuse story espn feature 2016 hd. Patrick osullivan moving on from harrowing childhood abc news. From the moment i got my first pair of hockey skates at five years old. At first, i thought it was going to be about patrick osullivan. That patrick osullivan survived his childhood to play in the nhl is a testament to his talent.
Former nhler patrick osullivan details parental abuse in. Former edmonton oiler patrick osullivan seemed destined for hockey greatness, but it all went horribly wrong at the hands of his father. Former edmonton oiler patrick osullivan calls out mcdavid as. I had a hard time being consistent daytoday just because a lot of times i.
A harrowing true story of resilience, courage, and triumph by patrick osullivan details his ordeal as an abused child. Patrick osullivan, former nhl player, comments on childhood. Bob mckenzie, tsn, and author of hockey confidential. No combination of kingsducks, kingssharks, duckssharks or all three have ever made the playoffs in the same season. Patrick osullivan wrote the book breaking away about the abuse he suffered as. Former oiler osullivan calls out mcdavid as captain. Former nhler patrick osullivan opens up about abuse. A harrowing true story of resilience, courage, and triumph, and the lusitania. I think its initially hard to feel sorry for a person who has played hockey or. Patrick osullivan in the heartland edmonton journal. Former edmonton oiler patrick osullivan will carry scars. Exnhl player patrick osullivan publishes book about his. And even when he played in the national hockey league, and the days of.
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