Bitter Sweet Heart

From the outside looking in, I live a charmed life: hockey legend for a father, my own promising future in the league, a great family, awesome friends. It's not untrue, but it's not quite that simple either.

My dad's advice has always been to make hockey my number-one priority-at least until I make it to the pros. So, going into my senior year of college, I have a plan. I'll put in the effort required to pass my classes, play hockey like my life depends on it, and avoid relationships. All I ...