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Brian Boyle: “I was going to fight like hell no matter what”

After a devastating chronic myeloid leukemia diagnosis, Brian Boyle of Hingham, Mass., turned to his faith and family — and the hockey community — to emerge in resilient fashion both physically and mentally

By Leo Scaglione Jr.January 1, 2018

Brian Boyle, sweat dripping from his forehead, finally arrived at his locker, the last player off the ice after a nearly two-hour practice. An optional practice.

He took off his black helmet, placed it on the top shelf of his stall, sat down and took a much-needed deep breath.

Tags: Brian Boyle, chronic myeloid leukemia, Leo Scaglione Jr., New Jersey Devils, NHL, Professional

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