Former Vancouver Canuck Aaron Volpatti is taking on a new venture.

On Friday, the 40-year-old retired NHLer dropped his first single, a country song titled “A Beer A Day.” Crack a cold one and take a listen below.

The song is described on Volpatti’s website as a “hard-hitting, summer anthem.” Best known for his gritty, hard-hitting play in the NHL, Volpatti has also released an autobiography titled “Fighter: Defying the NHL Odds” since his retirement. The book chronicles how he overcame a devastating burn injury and battled his way to becoming a professional athlete. It also covers how he recovered mentally and physically after he suffered a career-ending neck injury. Volpatti now works as a keynote speaker and mental performance coach, helping the next generation of professional hockey players overcome adversity.

Volpatti was originally signed by the Canucks in March 2010 as an undrafted free agent out of Brown University. The Revelstoke, British Columbia, native began his professional career with the franchise’s then-AHL affiliate, the Manitoba Moose. In December 2010, he earned his first NHL call-up and made his debut with the Canucks against the Toronto Maple Leafs. Volpatti went on to score his first NHL goal in only his second game against the St. Louis Blues, finishing his first year in Vancouver with the lone goal and two points in 15 games.

The left-winger made the Vancouver roster the following season out of training camp, but only played 23 games due to injury. In the 2012-13 season, Volpatti made 16 more appearances with the team before he was eventually placed on waivers and claimed by the Washington Capitals. In total, Volpatti played 54 games with the Canucks, logging three goals and an assist. He retired following the 2013-14 season.

Could this be the start of a thriving country music career for the former Canucks? Stay tuned to see if there’s more to come from Volpatti.