First-Round Pick Stuns With Heartbreaking Tattoo

This first-round pick recently revealed a tattoo with a heartbreaking but important message.

Oliver Bonk was drafted in the first round, 22nd overall by the Philidelphia Flyers this year. He is currently playing out his final year of junior hockey with the London Knights. During an interview, a small semi-colon tattoo was made visible on his wrist.

While the tattoo may seem insignificant for some, the semi-colon tattoo is a common symbol for those who struggle with mental health issues.

Fan reactions are strong to Bonk making such a strong stance in solidarity as it is uncommon for male athletes to talk about things like mental health.

Bonk's tattoo raises a larger question about athletes and their mental health. The NHL has recently done a better job of allowing players to leave if they are experiencing mental health issues. The NHL has also launched their Hockey Talks initiative that aims to raise awareness for mental health issues among athletes and make it easier to have a conversation about them.

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