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Jiri Fischer

Detroit Red Wings Director of Player Development on the Swirsky Show

  • 2008-05-02 00:00

Jiri Fischer comes on the Swirsky to talk earnestly about the night his heart stopped in an NHL game against the Nashville Predators and what has happened since. Now the Director of Player Development for the Detroit Red Wings Fischer has a new purpose, raising awareness about the importance of  difibrillator's and the importance of getting checked regularly for possible heart conditions. In this interview Fischer shares with listeners his new lease on life. His name tag and stall still remain in Detroit's lockeroom in case he ever returns to the NHL.