Charlie McAvoy: Bringing plumber's mentality to USA Hockey

About this episode

Charlie McAvoy discusses his charitable work and the influence of his father's plumbing business on his work ethic.

Charlie McAvoy, one of the NHL’s most charitable players, learned hard work from his father Charles McAvoy Sr., who runs a four-generation plumbing business

People in this episode

Guest: Charlie McAvoy

Topics covered

• NHL
• charity
• hard work
• plumbing
• USA Hockey
• sports culture

Keywords

• Charlie McAvoy
• NHL
• charity
• plumbing
• USA Hockey
• hard work

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: USA Hockey, NHL

Places: USA

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