A Message to Hockey Parents

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Sean Avery is officially here — and he's got a message for hockey parents. In Episode 1 of The Sean Avery Show, Sean opens with a disturbing minor hockey incident that sparks a much bigger conversation about parents, pressure and the obsession with turning young hockey players into future NHL stars. Sean talks about the year-round hockey grind, private coaches, showcases, the money being spent on young players and why he believes parents need to pump the brakes and let kids actually enjoy the game. He also shares stories from his own childhood and his father's approach to hockey. Plus, Sean gets into Mike Babcock's return to the NHL and his new role with the Edmonton Oilers, Dan Carcillo…