Eddie Olczyk

A story of hockey, broadcasting, and beating the odds in life. Eddie Olczyk shares his incredible journey, from his NHL career and broadcasting success to his courageous battle with cancer.


At sixteen, Olczyk made the U.S. Olympic hockey team, then the Chicago Blackhawks drafted him. He played with legends like Mario Lemieux and Mark Messier, later becoming a voice of hockey in American homes. Beyond hockey, he found success as a horse racing analyst. But his greatest victory came in 2018: remission after a Stage 3 colon cancer diagnosis.


This memoir reveals Olczyk's sacrifices, his Hawks' joy, the stress of pro sports, broadcast highlights, and cancer's profound lessons. It's for hockey fans, cancer survivors, and anyone needing inspiration. Discover how faith, family, and never giving up can help you beat the odds.