For the first time in 14 years, Victoria’s Tyson Barrie is not playing for an NHL team.

After more than 800 NHL games the 34-year-old retired this summer. But while some players struggle in retirement, Barrie is already well on his way to the next stage of his life.

It’s a Wednesday afternoon in Oak Bay, and Barrie is busy at work at his home office.

But he’s happiest down in his speak-easy lounge with a cold pint of Guinness that he has on tap.

“A little hidden room in the house where you come down after dinner – and it tends to spit you out early in the morning,” he says with a laugh.

It’s a taste of retirement for the 34-year-old, who hung up his skates after a 12-year NHL career.

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