Lee Chin: Hurling could learn from ice hockey’s school of hard knocks

Wexford hurler Lee Chin has admitted he was bowled over by the violence within professional ice-hockey, yet he believes hurling could learn a thing or to from it.

Chin, part of a Wexford side on the cusp of a surprise promotion to Division 1A of the Allianz Hurling League, had an eye-opening week with NHL side the Vancouver Canucks as part of the AIB commissioned The Toughest Trade documentary series.

He befriended Erik Gudbranson, a player earning $3.5m per year, yet was blown away by the ‘drinking culture’ at the club and the ferocity of the fights which broke out during games.