Former NHLer Mark Parrish Celebrated A Special Milestone
Former NHLer Mark Parrish had a serious battle to overcome when he finished playing pro hockey.
When former NHLer Mark Parrish retired from the NHL after the 2010-2011 season he was set to face one of the biggest challenges of his life. Parrish was heavily drinking and needed to get control of his life again.
Parrish made the decision to get help from a rehab facility in Arizona. The Minnesota native took to his social media to proudly post that he is 4 years sober as of a couple of days ago.
"So, after some gentle nudging from my babies who know exactly how difficult it is for me to pat my own back. I'm insanely proud to say yesterday was my 4th birthday. I don't do it for a coin. I don't do it for a song. I do it for my babies. I do it because I want to see my grand-babies and great grand-babies. They called me Miracle Mark in rehab because they'd never had anyone alive with my vitals. Everyday I stay above ground is a miracle and the only inspiration I need is my amazing wife @NikkiMarie_p and our Angels! I do this for you 3! I love you most!!!!"
The 47-year-old Parrish, played 722 NHL regular season games, scoring 216 goals and 387 points. He suited up for the Florida Panthers, New York Islanders, LA Kings, Minnesota Wild, Dallas Stars, Tampa Bay Lightning, and Buffalo Sabres during his twelve-year career.
Parrish is currently a broadcaster for the Minnesota Wild, covering pregame, intermission, and postgame.
Everyone at Blade of Steel congratulates Mark on four years sober and wishes him well in his future endeavours!
Source: HockeyDB
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