Why Vancouver Canucks Brock Boeser is Much More Than Just a Hockey Player

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On Sunday, May 1st, 2022, the players for the Vancouver Canucks answered questions at their end of the season media availability where fans and the public can get an inside look at how the players thought the season went, and what they look forward to in the upcoming season.

But one player stood out from the rest, as forward and Minnesota native Brock Boeser opened up about his struggles this season. Boeser had 46 points, consisting of 23 goals and 23 assists in 71 games played this year with the team.

In five years in the league, this was the lowest point-per-game average Brock has had to date, saying this to the media on Sunday. “It was a tough year. I felt that could have been better for the team.”

But what the stats won’t show is that Brock’s father, Duke, has been struggling with Parkinson’s since 2020 when Boeser shared the news, but he and his family have been open about sharing the story of his health and the challenges that come with it. These challenges don’t necessarily stay off the ice, and the emotions don’t stop when you lace up the skates. We are all battling something. We are all human.

Boeser was asked about his father’s condition by the media on Sunday. Holding back tears, Brock opened up about his father’s onset of dementia and how difficult it’s been on him and his family during the season, with him not being able to be there with his dad.

Professional athletes train hard, earn lots of money, and seem to be living a lavish lifestyle in front of the fans, but we truly never know and understand what’s happening behind the scenes. Brock Boeser was able to continue to battle on the ice, but off the ice, he was battling something else that was the toughest thing he had to deal with all year long.

Brock Boeser is an unrestricted free agent this summer. As much as the Canucks want him back next season, it will ultimately be up to him to decide what is best for him this off-season going into the 2022-23 season. Regardless of who he plays for, we hope the best for Brock next year.

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