WEXFORD’S LEE CHIN is set to be the latest hurler to try out another sport as part of AIB’s ‘The Toughest Trade’ documentary series, with the 24-year-old to travel to Canada to play ice hockey with the Vancouver Canucks.
In return Alex Auld – a retired ice hockey player – is this week training with Faythe Harriers, Chin’s hurling club in Wexford Town.
Auld will also play next Sunday for the club in a challenge game against Wexford outfit St Martin’s.
Canadian native Auld spent 12 years as a professional player in the National Hockey League.
It’s not the first time Chin has tried out another sport. He’s previously played for the Wexford senior footballers and at the end of last season played soccer for Wexford Youths in the SSE Airtricity League.
Chin will feature in the third series of ‘The Toughest Trade’ with Donegal’s Michael Murphy already confirmed as he has spent time with French Top 14 side Clermont-Auvergne.
In return Welsh rugby great Shane Williams traveled to Donegal to play for Murphy’s home club Glenswilly.
Glenswilly GAA / Twitter
Glenswilly GAA / Twitter / Twitter
Previous participants include Kilkenny hurler Jackie Tyrrell, 2016 Tipperary All-Ireland winning captain Brendan Maher, Armagh’s Aaron Kernan and Mayo footballer Aidan O’Shea.
The documentaries will air ahead of the AIB All-Ireland senior club finals on St Patrick’s Day, and will subsequently be available to view on the AIB You Tube channel.
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Fantastic sportsman in fairness to him
It’s a wonder Davy Fitz gave him permission. We all know how Davy likes to control his players.
Hopefully he doesn’t abandon them for another sporting code just when they need him most.
@Tomas Rooney: When exactly are Vermont going to need him considering he’s going there for a week for a TV program? Build a bridge.
It was a joke.
@Lorcán Coyle: How do you know that Lorcán? Or are you also Tomas Rooney??
He didn’t abandon anyone, he’s a hurling man and during his time with Wexford youths he always maintained that hurling came first, he done enough in the first leg to keep them up, it’s not his fault they shat themselves and let a 2 goal lead slip
You’re an idiot
@Lorcán Coyle/Tomás Rooney: Standard defensive response when someone gets found out!
Ciara, I do not know Lorcan and yes it was a joke, so please get over yourself, Thanks.
No harm in him doing it this time of year.
Brilliant programme all the previous have been quality.
Lee has some Chin on him.
Swapping an active 24yo for a retired 36yo former keeper.
Presumably the Canadian will be playing in goal so his age doesn’t matter that much.
So you’re saying he’s an Auld fella?!