McGillis set the table with vulnerability and courage, beginning with his early days learning about the sport at home in Ontario. He shared the struggles he faced, from contemplating taking his own life during his career, to his experience coming out. Hearing the stories of past stops with teams in the US and Canada, McGillis created an environment of comfortability from the jump.
Halfway through the talk, the roles shifted. Brock asked staff and camera crew to leave the locker room for the rest of the session.
“We did an exercise where guys were asked to share something about themselves that the rest of the team might not know”, explained Seney. “I had no idea some of the things my teammates are going through or were going through before, and that have made them the way they are.”
Seney is in his eighth professional season and has 66 NHL games under his belt. He’s been involved with three organizations, six pro teams and has had hundreds of teammates in his career. Even with all that experience, breaking down the complicated dynamics behind the sport of hockey is still no easy task.
“All of us want to come off as tough and that comes along with the physicality on the ice, you want to have a certain intimidation factor, but at the same time we’re people”, explained Seney. “As soon as the gear comes off, you can be yourself. It’s good to let barriers down and encourage guys to be themselves.”
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