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Sean Avery is officially here — and he's got a message for hockey parents. In Episode 1 of The Sean Avery Show, Sean opens with a disturbing minor hockey incident that sparks a much bigger conversation about parents, pressure and the obsession with turning young hockey players into future NHL stars.
Sean talks about the year-round hockey grind, private coaches, showcases, the money being spent on young players and why he believes parents need to pump the brakes and let kids actually enjoy the game. He also shares stories from his own childhood and his father's approach to hockey.
Plus, Sean gets into Mike Babcock's return to the NHL and his new role with the Edmonton Oilers, Dan Carcillo and an upcoming experience in Colorado, Christopher Nolan's 'The Odyssey', Tanner Adams, his Hero of the Week, and Alexander Ovechkin.
This is The Sean Avery Show — hockey, stories, opinions and an unfiltered look at the game from someone who actually played.
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"A Message to Hockey Parents" is an episode of The Sean Avery Show. Runtime 30 min. Published September 23, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.