Avalanche defenceman Samuel Girard enters NHL player assistance program
Colorado Avalanche defenceman Samuel Girard says anxiety and depression leading to alcohol abuse led him to seek treatment from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.
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![In the NHL player assistance program, Avalanche blue liner Samuel Girard, left, will receive treatment for severe anxiety and depression he said went untreated and led to alcohol abuse. Men's hockey player advances the puck against an NHL opponent during game action in Denver, Colo.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7040203.1700930362!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/girard-samuel-231115-1180.jpg)
Colorado Avalanche defenceman Samuel Girard says anxiety and depression leading to alcohol abuse led him to seek treatment from the NHL/NHLPA Player Assistance Program.