Probably not a bad idea, his confidence has to have taken a huge hit in the last couple years. I'm actually not sure why more athletes don't use a sports psychologist -- seems like it would be a pretty big benefit to any of them, learning how to optimize their focus and motivation.
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A few weeks after crashing head-first into the boards (denting his helmet and being unable to move for a little while) following a hit from behind by Bob Errey, the Calgary Flames player explains:
"I was like Christ, lying on my back, with my arms outstretched, crucified"
-- Frank Musil - Early January 1994
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