Former NHL star turned architect, the piece follows his journey from the ice to the drafting table. After a decade of professional hockey, he pursued a degree in architecture, citing a lifelong fascination with design and a desire to shape communities. The article explores how his discipline, teamwork, and resilience learned on the rink translate into creative problem‑solving and collaborative projects, from sustainable housing to public spaces. It also highlights his first major commission—a mixed‑use development in his hometown—and reflects on how athletes can reinvent themselves after sports.

From blue line to blueprints: An ex-NHL player’s unlikely second act in architecture  The New York Times