Former NHLer from B.C. writes inspirational book
Global News
As a 19-year-old, Aaron Volpatti suffered 2nd- and 3rd-degree burns to 40 per cent of his body. But he persevered and made his way to the NHL.
It’s one of the most inspirational stories you’ve ever heard — and former NHL player Aaron Volpatti is telling it in his new book.
The B.C. product is promoting Fighter: Defying The NHL Odds, and is donating a portion of its proceeds to a burn fund.
He’ll be hosting a book signing in Kelowna on Friday, 3 p.m., at the Train Station Pub, then at the Kelowna Rockets game against the Kamloops Blazers.
Volpatti played in the NHL, from 2010 to 2015, with the Vancouver Canucks and Washington Capitals. But much of that time, it was as an enforcer.
In April 2005, when the Revelstoke resident was 19 and playing for the BCHL’s Vernon Vipers, he went camping with his teammates. He played with gasoline and fire, with terrible consequences.
He suffered second- and third-degree burns to 40 per cent of his body.
“To paint a picture, not a nice one, I looked down. I’m totally naked, there’s nothing left of my clothes,” said Volpatti.
“That’s when i realized, wow, I’ve done a number to myself.
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