Former NHLer Willie Mitchell Catching Big Fish!

Retired National Hockey League defenseman Willie Mitchell loves to fish, as he shared us with us in this 2014 profile. So it’s no surprise that Mitchell is spending life as a retired hockey player and Stanley Cup champion fishing (and landing some trophies).
??Awesome moment capturing this #swordfish from 1,700ft deep. Fresh steaks for dinner ??#KingSize #InspiredByAdventure #Broadbill pic.twitter.com/CA591cUjvK
— Willie Mitchell (@Willie_Mitch33) January 14, 2018
Mitchell, like he talked about in our feature story on the former Los Angeles King, is also a dedicated conservationist who has tirelessly worked to protect wild salmon in his native British Columbia. He’s a really informative follow on Twitter (@Willie_Mitch33). Keep up the good work, Willie.
Take the time and be heard people. ??#wildsalmon #saynotofishfarms https://t.co/tl7aKZhFtw
— Willie Mitchell (@Willie_Mitch33) December 12, 2017
Happy to see a group be objective and nail this. Not let humans off the hook. The oceans ecosystems functioned quite fine before us and it’s easy to point fingers at others instead of looking within, especially seals. #BC #WildSalmon #PSF https://t.co/NkzgcJMKpV
— Willie Mitchell (@Willie_Mitch33) January 15, 2018
Please sign if you want to see industry go on land ??#wildsalmon #BC #VanIsleProud https://t.co/XNn78S2DsY
— Willie Mitchell (@Willie_Mitch33) December 9, 2017
Want to SCREAM at the top of my lungs #salmon #YVR PLS RT! Head of #BC laboratory consulted with gov & industry vets https://t.co/7AA5mam9vX
— Willie Mitchell (@Willie_Mitch33) November 24, 2017