Fight for Life | Ep. 3 Eddie Olczyk | FULL EPISODE

Fight for Life with Tony Granato | Episode 3: Eddie Olczyk Eddie Olczyk’s NHL career took off when he was still a teenager, leading to decades in the spotlight as a player and later as a broadcaster. But in 2017, his life was upended by a stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis. In this episode of Fight for Life, Eddie reflects on the highs of his hockey journey, the shock of his diagnosis, and the resilience it took to fight his way back — sharing how the experience reshaped his perspective on life, family, and purpose. His wife, Diana, joins the conversation, offering her perspective on the fight they faced together and the strength it took to support him every step of the way. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction to Eddie Olczyk 1:23 Early life and upbringing 2:58 Dedication to hockey 6:14 Olympic journey 8:42 NHL draft and debut 11:06 Professional career and retirement 13:54 Broadcasting and coaching career 15:53 The passion for horse racing 19:00 Remembering his mother 20:55 Family life and meeting Diana 23:30 Cancer diagnosis 26:15 Facing treatment and adversity 30:31 Overcoming the lowest point 34:33 Victory and becoming cancer-free 37:20 Advice for others and advocacy Follow us on social: instagram.com/thisisfightforlife + x.com/thisisffl Learn more: thisisfightforlife.com Created by acowsay film co : www.acowsay.com