T.J. Oshie’s hockey story has always been tied to his father, Tim. Now that bond is at the center of a new 30 for 30 short documentary that looks past the rink and into the family pain that shaped the Washington Capitals star’s life.
ESPN Films has released Coach Osh, a film that follows Oshie and his father, who died in 2021 after battling an aggressive form of Alzheimer’s disease. The documentary traces the emotional weight of watching Tim’s memory fade while also showing how deeply he influenced Oshie’s path in hockey.
For Oshie, some of his biggest moments in the sport came with his father right there to see them. That included the Stanley Cup run with the Capitals, an experience that carried even more meaning as Tim’s illness progressed and those shared memories became harder to hold onto.
The film doesn’t stay on the ice for long. Instead, it leans into the personal side of the story, focusing on the strain Alzheimer’s places on families and the lasting importance of the moments that remain. It’s a look at grief, love and the way hockey can become part of a much larger family narrative.
Coach Osh was directed by Griffin Nash and Clifford Nash. Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen served as executive producers, and the couple also founded Hilarity for Charity, a nonprofit that supports families affected by Alzheimer’s through caregiver support, education and advocacy.
Coach Osh is available to stream now on the ESPN App. More information about Alzheimer’s caregiver resources can be found at wearehfc.org.
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