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Listen "EP.158 - Mitch Wahl - From Spokane to Europe: 15-Year Pro Journey"
Episode Synopsis
Send us a textMitch Wahl, a former second-round NHL draft pick and Memorial Cup champion, shares his 15-year professional journey from the Spokane Chiefs to European leagues.• California native who was drafted 4th overall to the WHL's Spokane Chiefs• Won the Memorial Cup championship in 2008, his NHL draft year• Selected 48th overall by the Calgary Flames in the 2008 NHL Draft• Represented Team USA at the World Junior Championships• Career-altering injuries during his first pro season coincided with management changes in Calgary• Found success in European professional leagues, playing in Sweden, Finland, Austria, Slovakia, and Germany• Discusses the importance of building relationships and having organizational allies• Explains how preparation creates confidence regardless of results• Reflects on how hockey provided incredible life experiences and global travel opportunities• Currently playing his 15th professional season in Germany at age 35Play hard and keep your head up to maximize your hockey journey, finding success wherever the game takes you.
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