Episode 32: Janne Puhakka

The Outfield Podcast

Episode 32 features former Finnish pro hockey player Janne Puhakka in his first English language podcast! Janne talks about his journey through the sport, what's he done since retiring and more including: 3:10: Who is Janne Puhakka? 10:50: When did he start to realize that his sexuality was different? 12:45: Is the hockey culture in Finland different or similar to the one in North America? 18:30: Experiences in the QMJHL 24:45: What was it like to turn pro at that point in his life? 32:00: Coming out publicly 37:30: Writing a book 40:45: Working with EA Sports in Finland 49:45: What would he do to make hockey culture more accepting in Finland? Enjoy the show! Intro and outro music is "Thinking It Over" by Lee Rosevere, from his album "Music for Podcasts 5": freemusicarchive.org/music/Lee_Rose…For_Podcasts_5