Sean Avery Biography

Fast Facts

• Served on the board of directors for Athlete Ally, a non-profit organization aimed at ridding professional sports of homophobia
• Quote: "[Regarding his Vogue internship] "I just thought it would be something amazing and if I could do it, why not try? I wrote a letter, expressed my interest and desire and they were nice enough to let me come learn and just soak it all up․""
• Quote: "[Regarding his move from hockey to the business world] "Do I have the ability to work an eight-hour day straight? No, but I definitely work more than eight hours a day․""
• Quote: "I think I'm probably so relaxed off the ice because I'm so high-strung on the ice․"
• Joined the cast of "Dancing with the Stars" in 2014 with Karina Smirnoff
• Landed several high-profile internships at publications during hockey off-seasons
• Played with the New York Rangers before eventually retiring from professional hockey in 2012
• Was the face of several seasonal campaigns including 7 For All Mankind
• Made his NHL debut during the 2001-2002 season
• Relocated to the United States in 1999 after being picked up by the Detroit Red Wings as a free agent
• Signed on as the Chief Strategic Officer at New York's Lipman Agency in 2012
• Best known for his combative playing style on the ice