Former Toronto Maple Leafs goalie starts new career as a life coach

Jack Campbell announced his retirement from pro hockey in an Instagram video on Sunday.

It ends a 176-game NHL career with the Edmonton Oilers, Toronto Maple Leafs, Los Angeles Kings, and Dallas Stars.

Campbell hasn't played professional hockey since the 2024-25 season, and hasn't made an NHL appearance since the 2023-24 campaign. That last NHL appearance came with the Oilers, who subsequently bought him out after 2023-24.

Despite his struggles with the Oilers, Campbell was very solid with the Leafs through his 77-game tenure with the organization. His 2021-22 season saw him make his first and only All-Star Game appearance after posting a 2.64 goals-against average and a .914 save percentage in a career-high 49 appearances.

It was often said during Campbell's career, specifically with the Oilers and Maple Leafs, that he had a tendency to be far too hard on himself in the crease. The 34-year-old alluded to that somewhat in the video he posted on Sunday.

"Most of you know me as the hockey player. I grew up my entire life chasing one dream, and that was to play in the NHL," Campbell said. "I was fortunate enough to accomplish that goal of playing eight seasons in the NHL, becoming an NHL All-Star, and frankly, on paper, living a pretty awesome life.

"What a lot of people don't see is the personal battle that I went through throughout my career. Not having somebody to hold me accountable for having a well-balanced life. That's when I found, four years ago, my life coach, who's completely changed everything for me."

Now, in what is somewhat of a full-circle moment, Campbell is looking to help others out in his new career as an identity and performance coach.

"I have been fortunate to work with some of the world's best sports psychologists, therapists, life coaches, you name it. That's why I'm so excited to share what I've learned with you guys. In my package, we'll break down how you're doing, how you're getting in your own way, what you want to accomplish, and how we get there."

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Campbell made it clear that he was very appreciative of his time in the NHL, but wishes he had gotten help from these types of professionals at a much younger age.

Anybody looking to get some help with whatever struggles they may be going through can book a free consultation with Campbell through his website.