Blades of steel: Johns spotlights mental health in hockey
STEPHEN WHYNO, AP Hockey Writer
June 27, 2021
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1of3FILE - In this Saturday, Feb. 8, 2020 file photo, Dallas Stars Stephen Johns in action during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the St. Louis Blues in St. Louis. Recently retired Dallas Stars defenseman Stephen Johns had a history of concussions and realized during a game last year that his NHL career was over. Depression threatened to take over his life, so Johns decided to rollerblade across the U.S. to bring awareness to mental health.Jeff Roberson/APShow MoreShow Less
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