Fighter - by Aaron Volpatti (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"Aaron was a great teammate and his road to the NHL is like no other." - Alex Ovechkin

One of the most inspirational comeback stories in professional sports.

Aaron Volpatti was never supposed to play in the NHL. As an average, undersized youth hockey player, Aaron had to fight his way, literally, into competitive hockey. But in the early hours of April 20, 2005, he found himself in a very different fight-a fight for his life after a devastating burn injury.

FIGHTER: Defying The NHL Odds is a riveting account of Aaron's journey from the Vancouver General Hospital Burn Unit to the NHL, and his life after a career ending neck injury. It is a story filled with extreme adversity, personal triumph, grief, terror, and happiness.

Discover the true power of the human mind and what is possible through Aaron's unique Visualization practice. A revelatory practice that can help us reframe adversity, instill a deep sense of trust in our journeys, and demystify the impossible.

Review Quotes

"Aaron was a true competitor, a fierce player on the ice, and a great teammate off the ice. If you want to learn about the power of the human mind, you need to read this book!"

Daniel Sedin

"Aaron's life experiences exemplify the delicate psychological balance associated with adversity and resilience. His story of triumph, powered by his visualization practice, offers great insight into how we can all move our personal fulcrums to find pathways towards growth and resilience in the wake of adversity and trauma."

Dr. Jacinta M. Jiménez - PsyD, BCC, Psychologist specializing in motivation and peak performance, Author of The Burnout Fix

"After playing against Aaron in the NHL, I had an inclination that he had an amazing story to tell. I was right. His story will serve as an inspiration to so many people as it is a true depiction of mind over matter."

Jordin Tootoo - NHL Alumnus and Author of:

All the Way: My Life on Ice

Mind Over Matter: Hard-Won Battles on the Road to Hope

"As a rookie coming into the NHL, I didn't have to look far to see the perfect example of extreme work ethic, perseverance and leadership. These attributes that Patti possessed came as no surprise after I learned about his story. I was lucky to be able to battle next to him as his linemate. He was fearless, always had my back, and was the ultimate professional day in and day out."

Tom Wilson - Washington Capitals

"Aaron's book will leave a lasting impact on your soul. He's candid about his struggles and brings you into his journey, which leaves you rooting for him the entire way. Hockey is simply a conduit, but this story is about human perseverance under great odds. A marvelous read."

Sami Jo Small - 3x Olympian (2 Golds, 1 Silver)

"Aaron's inspiring story epitomizes the use of visualization to overcome the unthinkable."

Emerance Maschmeyer - 2022 Olympic Gold Medalist