Riley Sheahan’s career is a reminder that hockey is built on relationships as much as results.

Riley was drafted to the NHL 21st overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 2010. He went on to play 12 NHL seasons, appearing in 637 games across six teams. One of the defining moments of his career came in Detroit, when he ended a long goal drought by scoring twice in the final game ever played at Joe Louis Arena. A moment he shared with teammates and a city that stayed behind him.

Since retiring in October 2024, Riley has continued to focus on connection off the ice. His apparel company ‘Straight Shooters’ is a nod to the power of friendship that has carried him throughout life. 

In this episode, Riley talks about the friendships that endured his NHL career, why getting back to spontaneity and fun with your friends and family is so crucial to happiness, and how he navigated life after the NHL.

Bromance is proudly made by by coastal in partnership with Charm Diamonds and iHeart Radio.

Riley Sheahan&rsquo;s career is a reminder that hockey is built on relationships as much as results.
Riley was drafted to the NHL 21st overall by the Detroit Red Wings in 2010. He went on to play 12 NHL seasons, appearing in 637 games across six teams. One of the defining moments of his career came in Detroit, when he ended a long goal drought by scoring twice in the final game ever played at Joe Louis Arena. A moment he shared with teammates and a city that stayed behind him.
Since retiring in October 2024, Riley has continued to focus on connection off the ice. His apparel company &lsquo;Straight Shooters&rsquo; is a nod to the power of friendship that has carried him throughout life.&nbsp;
In this episode, Riley talks about the friendships that endured his NHL career, why getting back to spontaneity and fun with your friends and family is so crucial to happiness, and how he navigated life after the NHL.
Bromance is proudly made by by coastal in partnership with Charm Diamonds and iHeart Radio.

Forget what you knew about jock talk. Bromances are so much more than that and so is this podcast. Join your hosts, Dylan Playfair and Ty Smith, as they bring together some of sports greatest athletes to talk about the power of friendship, platonic and romantic love that the public doesn’t normally get to see. We get into victories, heartbreak and the mundane moments of everyday life made better when you know someone you love has your back.

Forget what you knew about jock talk. Bromances are so much more than that and so is this podcast. Join your hosts, Dylan Playfair and Ty Smith, as they bring together some of sports greatest athletes to talk about the power of friendship, platonic and romantic love that the public doesn&rsquo;t normally get to see. We get into victories, heartbreak and the mundane moments of everyday life made better when you know someone you love has your back.