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Tyler Fitzgerald: From Goalie Dreams to Guiding the Next

Generation of Hockey Stars

By: Molly Kett that played, so it may have started as teaching and coaching—a shift he
a place to send us on the weekends, had anticipated for years.
or Tyler Fitzgerald, hockey has but the rink quickly became our “I had always known that no
Falways been more than just a second home.” matter how far I made it in my career
sport—it’s been a lifelong passion Fitzgerald’s hockey career has as a hockey player, I would need
that shaped his identity both on and seen many unforgettable moments. something upon retirement,” said
off the ice. From winning the Bishop Cup for Fitzgerald. “Teaching has allowed me

“There really is no clear answer high school hockey and attending to find a role that fits my schedule with
as to what got me into hockey, but I OFSAA twice, to playing his first coaching, an opportunity to practice
will say that once I picked up a stick, professional game in Sweden, and and work on my communication
there was no looking back,” said winning a state title in college for his skills, and a career needed around
Fitzgerald. “I loved every minute final year of competitive hockey. the world. Teaching and coaching
share many of the same skills needed
of playing hockey and training to After hanging up his skates as a
become a better player. I did not have player, Fitzgerald transitioned to to be successful in both careers, such
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