Ep. 190: Kris Versteeg on the rock star status of the 2010 Blackhawks
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Show Notes
On the latest Blackhawks Talk, Kris Versteeg sits down with Pat Boyle 1-on-1 to discuss his decision to call it a career. What factors decided Versteeg's retirement and what was his motivation to attempt an NHL comeback in the first place? Plus, Versteeg shares a story of a night out with former Bears quarterback Jay Cutler that ended in a karaoke duet.
(1:33) - Why did Versteeg decide that this was the time to retire
(2:34) - How tough it was for Versteeg to play while his mom battled cancer
(5:44) - Getting the opportunity to play with his brother in Slovakia
(6:50) - Why he wants to become a broadcaster after his hockey career has ended
(8:39) - The moment he knew the Blackhawks could win the cup
(12:19) - Singing karaoke with Jay Cutler