This is Fight for Life.

Fight for Life with Tony Granato is a gripping docuseries that dives into the untold stories of athletes who’ve faced life’s hardest blows—and found the strength to rise. Hosted by former NHL star and Olympic coach Tony Granato, who brings his own journey of surviving brain surgery and cancer. The series features raw, intimate conversations with athletes confronting trauma, from disease and injury to addiction, abuse, and mental health.

These aren’t just sports stories – they are human stories of pain and fear met by resilience, courage, and the power to keep going. Fight for Life is where struggle meets strength, and healing begins.

Meet Tony Granato

Tony Granato is a former NHL forward who played 13 seasons with the New York Rangers, Los Angeles Kings, and San Jose Sharks, playing in over 800 NHL regular season and playoff games. After retiring, he was behind the NHL bench as a coach for over one-thousand NHL games as a member of the Colorado Avalanche, Pittsburg Penguins, and Detroit Red Wings coaching staff. He was also assistant and head coach for the 2014 and 2018 US Men’s Olympics Hockey teams, respectively. In 2020, Tony was inducted into the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame. Today, Tony works as a broadcaster for NHL Network and the Chicago Blackhawks for the Chicago Sports Network.

Tony has overcome challenges of his own over the years – In 1996, he had brain surgery during his playing career. In 2023, he was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma cancer and began chemo and radiation treatment, approaching it with the same resilience that defined his playing and coaching career. His experience now fuels his mission with Fight for Life, a series that shares powerful stories of struggle and strength.

Behind Fight for Life

  • Mission Statement

    The mission of Fight for Life is to share the powerful stories of individuals who have faced life’s greatest challenges with the goal of offering inspiration, hope, and healing to others. Through honest conversations, we celebrate the courage of our guests, highlight the people who supported them, and amplify the causes they care about – turning personal struggle into collective strength.

  • Our Approach

    Our approach is rooted in trust, empathy, and collaboration.

    We empower our guests to tell their own stories, giving them editorial control and honoring their voice. We highlight the loved ones who supported them, and welcome each guest into the Fight for Life family

  • Meet the Team

    Fight for Life is powered by a team of passionate storytellers, producers, advisors, and advocates – on camera and behind the scenes – in partnership with acowsay film company.