Beyond Hockey: T.J. Oshie's Emotional Story With His Father Comes to

Some of T.J. Oshie’s most meaningful hockey memories were made with his father by his side. But as Alzheimer’s disease began taking away Tim Oshie’s memories, those moments became even more valuable.

Now, Oshie is giving fans a closer look at their relationship and the impact his father’s illness had on their family.

ESPN Films has released Coach Osh, a new 30 for 30 short documentary that tells the story of Oshie and his father, who died in 2021 after battling an aggressive form of Alzheimer’s disease.

Tim was a major influence throughout Oshie’s hockey journey, helping shape the player who would eventually lift the Stanley Cup with the Washington Capitals. Getting to share that championship with his father became one of the most meaningful experiences of his career, particularly as Tim’s memory continued to deteriorate.

The documentary also explores a difficult possibility Oshie has had to consider since his father’s diagnosis: whether he carries the same genetic risk for Alzheimer’s and could one day face the disease himself. It’s a frightening prospect, especially when he thinks about his children and the memories they could potentially lose with him.

Coach Osh goes beyond the hockey highlights to explore the personal side of a story many families know all too well. It captures the heartbreak of watching a loved one change, the importance of family and the memories that remain long after the game is over.

The film is directed by Griffin Nash and Clifford Nash, with Seth Rogen and Lauren Miller Rogen among its executive producers. The couple also founded Hilarity for Charity, a nonprofit dedicated to helping 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.