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Originally Posted by Racki
I had the chance to have a nice talk with Ferland this summer. We have a similar story as I also got clean and sober at a relatively young age and I have been sober for 18 years now.
I don't think people understand how difficult those first couple of years of sobriety can be and in Micheal's case, throw in a new born baby and it makes things even more difficult.
I came away very impressed with the young man and I told him how proud I was of him, not because he played in the NHL but because I know how hard it is to get sober in your 20's and stay sober. I think that he will turn a corner this year and have a huge break out season.
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Ferlands really is an inspiring story and it's hard not to root for the young man. Add to the fact he didn't start playing ice hockey until 13 and that his sister got a job to help pay for it is just awesome.
A true underdog who loves being a Flame and has his best years ahead.