Zdeno Chara risked a two-year ban from his home country to play pro hockey

The longtime captain of the the Boston Bruins appeared on a recent episode of Spittin' Chiclets to share some of his crazy hockey stories. One that stood out, was how he risked a two-year ban from his home country to play in the WHL after the New York Islanders drafted him.

Check it out below:

It's almost unbelievable that Big Zee came to North America with literally a pair of jeans and one bag to make his dreams come true.