Former NHL Player, Alex Biega, Joins Just FlexIt™

Alex Biega is a former professional hockey player, with over twelve years of experience in the NHL. Biega played for the Vancouver Canucks, Detroit Red Wings, and Toronto Maple Leafs. Prior to his professional playing days, Alex earned his undergraduate degree in sociology from Harvard University. 

Following his professional hockey career, Biega has transitioned to the corporate world, where he is the company principal at Wincove Private Holdings and has worked as a member of the investment committee and sports advisory board for The Player’s Impact. Biega also served nearly five years as a Pension Society Trustee for the NHL Players Association. 

In this episode of Just FlexIt™, Alex Biega joins to participate in a lengthy conversation about his playing days, what this career meant to him, and his transition into private equity. Biega shares an interesting story of his big break of the ice, and touches on moments throughout his lengthy career. 

You won’t want to miss this episode of Just FlexIt™ featuring Alex Biega!   

Three Goals: 

🏒  He also has two other brothers, Marc and Michael. Alex, Danny, and Michael all played hockey for Harvard University, becoming the first trio of brothers since 2000 to play for Harvard.

🏒 According to Elite Prospects, Biega has been described as, “A 2-way D-man that makes good decisions with the puck. Very physical and plays a hard-nosed brand of hockey. Positionally sound and has great awareness on the ice.” 

🏒 While with the NHL Players Association, Biega aided the Core Development Program, which helps former NHL players transition from their hockey careers post-retirement, helping to develop the program.

Host: Justin Turetsky (Founding Team & COO)

Guests: Alex Biega

Producer: Eddie Sanchez