Commercial-News: Former K-Wings player on 'The Amazing Race'

Brothers and former pro hockey players Bates and Anthony Battaglia wanted to flex their athletic muscles in another way: by trying out to be contestants on the CBS reality show The Amazing Race. They were chosen to appear on the show and were one of 11 teams that took off recently in a race around the world on the show’s most recent season premiere.

 

Excerpt: "Just being the athletes and competitors that we are, watching the show, we thought we could absolutely do it, so why not try out?" Anthony said. His brother Bates echoed his sentiments. "Absolutely the competitive aspect. When we are not playing hockey, we are out playing volleyball, golf … we are always doing something," Bates said.

 

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