Former NHL goaltender helps people overcome mental health struggles [Video]

Former NHL goaltender, Corey Hirsch, has spoken to thousands of Canadians about his struggles with mental health.

“If you’re struggling out there, it gets better. I’m living proof of that. That’s why I do this,” said Hirsch.

Hirsch travels across the country fighting the good fight, as an advocate for mental health.

“I couldn’t see a rock bottom,” he said. “You know, it was dark, and I couldn’t even see a tomorrow.”

The 52-year-old said he was having repetitive deep, dark thoughts while a member of the New York Rangers, even after they won the Stanley Cup in 1994. He didn’t know why, but he suffered through the internal storms while hiding his struggles.

“Heaven forbids, an NHL goalie back then, with the stigma, raise their hand and say they had mental health issues,” said Hirsch.

“Eventually, I was diagnosed with obsessive compulsive disorder.”

Hirsch said hockey is not to blame for his condition and wants to encourage …