The Comeback
Dave Scatchard
Dave Scatchard has always been the underdog, but his drive to overcome obstacles meant none of that mattered. That’s how his childhood dream of becoming an NHL hockey player came true at twenty-one, followed by marrying the love of his life and starting a beautiful family. For everything that came his way, he always knew he could work hard, fight through the pain, and prove himself.
Everything, that is, until a fifth concussion gave him a taste of death and changed the way he looked at life forever.
It took losing it all—his career, his abilities, and very nearly his life—to finally find it all. Dave’s journey through the best and worst of his career to the highs and lows of spiritual and physical healing point to a universal journey we all must take. Just like Dave’s life, The Comeback is about far more than hockey. It’s about how we come back to ourselves to find true freedom, weightless abandon, and a pure childlike joy.
Press & Praise
Anyone that has been around Dave knows that he looks at life a little differently than most. This book gives us some insight as to why. It has been a long time since anyone shared an emotional roller-coaster ride with such vulnerability. If you've ever struggled with hardships of a dream...read this book.
Scatchy is a super nice guy, and I'm honored to call him my friend! He always treats everybody with the utmost respect. Dave is extremely competitive, and in my personal experiences with him, he approaches new challenges with a thirst for success that cannot be quenched! But what makes Scatchy so special and so unique is his extreme positivity! Dave will find a way to shed positive light onto everybody and every situation, no matter how bleak things might appear!
I am so proud of our hockey family and how each player who has ever played the game at the highest level conducts himself and represents our sport with such integrity. Every teammate who has ever played with Dave Scatchard loves his intensity, competitive spirit, and team loyalty. As I've gotten to know him as a person, I enjoy his humor, joy of life, and love of family and friends. I hope you enjoy his story of dedication and inspiration.
