Sopel was originally selected 144th overall at the 1995 NHL Entry Draft by the Vancouver Canucks, the organization he began his NHL career with. She was surprised I'm talking so openly about it," he said. "It wasn't easy. "I was very close to death. Here at the wrote an article about our own Brent Sopel, actor Henry Winkler, and Chicago suburban carpenter Jeremy Bailey...all who have dyslexia. The stinging memories of being taunted by classmates.
But you know what, I'm here and in a better place," said Sopel, whose now-teenage daughter was diagnosed with dyslexia in the second grade. He now has reason to get out of bed by dedicating himself to helping others, including coaching youth teams in the Chicago area. Oliver was reluctant to discuss dealing with dyslexia, even with a teammate who has the disability, until an assistant coach introduced him to Sopel. It's for those two and every other kid and 20% of the population to connect the dots and say, 'I'm not alone. "Sopel's message has been heard by many, and it resonated with Kaid Oliver, a 20-year-old Western Hockey League forward, who is dyslexic. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. "But without a doubt, the legacy of me and my foundation, impacting kids' lives, is way more important." Hockey was his refuge.Selected by Vancouver in the sixth round of the 1995 draft, Sopel became known for his grit and fearless shot-blocking. "That's why I'm telling them my story.
Though there is no cure for dyslexia, which affects nearly one in five people, its challenges can be overcome through tutoring, especially when diagnosed at an early age.Growing up in Saskatchewan, Sopel didn't know what was wrong with him. "It brings back a lot of raw emotions. The 25-minute film was recently released to promote his charitable foundation dedicated to helping others deal with the challenges and stigma of dyslexia. Tears streamed down Brent Sopel's face as he watched himself on screen, summoning the courage to detail the darkest moments of his lifelong struggles … But I have to tell you, you're not," said Sopel, now 3½ years sober. , an NHL alumni and 2010 Stanley Cup Winner with the Chicago Blackhawks, is the founder. The documentary ends with an uplifting message, with Sopel saying: "Hi, I'm Brent Sopel, here to change the world. And yet, the moment wasn't entirely fulfilling.Whatever glory he felt was washed away once his career was over and he spiraled into substance abuse and depression, with little prospect of landing a job because he lacked an education. Dyslexia is a language-based learning disability or disorder that includes poor word reading, word decoding, oral reading fluency and spelling. He turned to being a class clown and bully at school, something he will always regret. "I have a purpose, and I think this is my purpose, the foundation, and I'm telling it the way it is. "Sopel credits family and friends for staying by him and intervening.
"According to the Mayo Clinic, dyslexia is a learning disorder affecting the brain's ability to process language, and leads to difficulty reading and writing.
Once resigned to working in his family's business after he was done with hockey, Oliver can dare to see other job possibilities now. I've got scars that will never go away. Brent also has dyslexia and
"For someone to talk openly about it, and be willing to put themselves out there, it's awesome what Brent's doing," Oliver said.Before encountering Sopel, Oliver could never have envisioned speaking about dyslexia so publicly. "Drugs and alcohol became my best friend," he said in the documentary. "I never want another kid to feel the way I do each and every day. Get all the latest stats, news, videos and more on Brent Sopel "You take a look at Kaid and Jack [Rodman], who are on the video. "It was tough. "Petrified" about what his life would be without hockey, Sopel played through numerous injuries, including a broken hand.The career highlight came with him raising the Cup in 2010, in what proved to be his second-to-last NHL season. The empty feelings of worthlessness that drained Sopel even while winning the Stanley Cup as a defenseman for the 2010 And then there were his battles with alcohol and drug abuse upon retiring from pro hockey following a 17-career in which he played for six NHL teams, two more in Russia and lastly with the AHL Chicago Wolves in 2015.Sopel outlined his story in a documentary, "Brent Sopel: Here to Change the World." "I feel more comfortable with life after hockey, or thinking about that portion," said Oliver, whose father is dyslexic.Sopel wouldn't change a thing about his life by sharing his experiences. "This isn't the first time Sopel has shared his story. '"He wouldn't trade what he's doing today for anything -- even a Stanley Cup ring, which he once tried selling. Difficult as it might be for him to relive, it most certainly won't be the last.
"It was a childhood dream winning a Stanley Cup," Sopel said. However, with early detection and diagnosis, dyslexics can receive appropriate interventions which will enable them to become successful readers and writers. Statistics of Brent Sopel, a hockey player from Calgary, ALTA born Jan 7 1977 who was … "He has taken up reading books for the first time, and he signed up for a college course. "The film begins with the former player recalling the embarrassment he felt in ninth grade, when asked to read aloud during English class, which Sopel described as being "probably one of the worst days of my life." There were days he couldn't get out of bed.