Next Shift - More Than A Hockey Podcast

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast, we are joined for the 3rd time by Marlborough, MA native, former Cushing Academy and Holy Cross defenseman, current founder & CEO of the Shift Group, JR Butler. In this episode, JR chatted with us about how his experience at Cushing and Holy Cross opened up new doors, the career opportunity in tech sales and why athletes are a great fit, how to win in a recession, his favorite memories of the game and much more. Thanks for joining us this week JR!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey podcast we are joined for the 2nd time by former NHLer Rob Schremp and for the 1st time by former NHL defenseman turned wealth management advisor, Danny Syvret. Rob and Danny played together on one of the greatest junior teams of all time in the OHL for the London Knights where they won a Memorial Cup Championship in 2005. Rob and Danny also recently launched a podcast which they co-host called the Schremp & Syvret Show where they break down the game at the highest level and also discuss NHL news. Thanks for joining us this week Rob and Danny!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast, we are joined by Long Island native, Cornell Big Red Alum, former NHL forward with the San Jose Sharks and professional hockey player of 14 years, current Co-Founder and CEO at Matterhorn Fit, Ryan Vesce. In this episode Ryan chatted with us about the current state of youth hockey, breaking into the NHL as an undrafted player, how hockey injuries led to the start of Matterhorn Fit and much more! Thanks for joining us this week, Ryan Vesce!  

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Elk River, Minnesota native, Colorado College alum, former NHL defenseman for the Minnesota Wild with over 350 NHL games played and current podcast host of the “Pross Box”, Nate Prosser. In this episode, Nate chatted with us about the transition from the NHL to life after hockey, interviewing former Wild players on his new podcast, how faith and Christianity helped him stay in the NHL, his unlikely path to the NHL and the importance of being a good teammate and much more. Thanks for joining the show, Nate!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Edmonton, Alberta native, Cornell Big Red Alum, back-to-back World Junior Gold Medalist, 1992 Olympic Silver Medalist with Team Canada and former NHL forward with over 700 games played and current private wealth advisor and director of IP Hockey Family Office, Kent Manderville. We chatted with Kent about the NHL playoffs, his World Junior and Olympic success and path to the NHL, his transition from professional hockey player to wealth advisor, some financial tips and much more! Thanks for joining the show, Kent!   

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Erie, Pennsylvania native and former Mercyhurst, ECHL, KHL Goaltender and 2018 Team USA Olympian, Ryan Zapolski. Ryan chatted with us about growing up in Erie and making the late switch from skater to goaltender at age 12, his path from PA High School Hockey to Mercyhurst and the Pros, playing in the 2018 Winter Olympics for team USA, some advice for players at the end of their careers and Ryan's upcoming season with the new hockey league in town, 3ICE. Thanks for joining the show, Ryan Zapolski!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by one of the most recognized faces and voices in the history of hockey, Doc Emrick. Doc Emrick retired in 2020 after a 47 year career broadcasting professional hockey. Doc worked the Stanley Cup Final 22 times, 45 Stanley Cup Playoffs/Final Game 7s, 6 Olympics, 14 NHL All-Star Games and 19 NHL Winter Classics and Stadium Series games, including the inaugural Winter Classic between the Pittsburgh Penguins and Buffalo Sabres. Emrick estimated he's called more than 3,750 professional and Olympic hockey games. Huge thank you to Doc Emrick for joining us this week!

This week we are joined by recently retired NHL winger with over 700 pro games, Eric Tangradi. Eric quickly and successfully found a new passion and purpose in real estate industry and now works as an agent in Pittsburgh. This episode we discuss how he got his start in hockey, his unlikely path to a career in the NHL, the importance of networking and getting to work immediately after retiring and more. Thanks for jumping on Tango!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Massachusetts native, Holy Cross Alum, and current play-by-play broadcaster for the American Hockey League's Bakersfield Condors, Ryan Holt. In this episode, Ryan chatted with us about wacky hockey jerseys, the viral pregame moment of a live Condor going rogue on the ice, his path from Holy Cross to the AHL as a broadcaster and some great life advice. Thanks for joining the show Ryan!

This week Sean, Ryan & George are back on together and share a montage of their best clips through the first 100 Episodes... We also welcome on Jake Miskin, Screenwriter and Producer of the upcoming mental health/hockey film project, BLACK ICE. Check out their progress and trailer here!: www.officialblackicethemovie.com

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Founder of JBS Leadership Consultants and 26 year Army Ranger Veteran and Author of Warrior Leadership: Steps to Success for Leaders on the Ground, JB Spisso.  JB chatted with us about his military experience and his transition to team building and leadership training for NHL organizations, what makes a great leader and some tips to improve daily life. Thanks for joining us JB!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Bladworth, Saskatchewan native, 1996 2nd Round Pick of the Buffalo Sabres, 1997 World Junior Champion with Team Canada, 15 year NHL Defenseman, 2004 Stanley Cup Champion with the Tampa Bay Lightning and current Calgary Flames color analyst for Sportsnet, Cory Sarch. Cory chatted with us about the physical side of the game, winning World Junior Gold and a Stanley Cup, how a biking accident changed his perspective on life and some of the lessons he learned since hanging up the skates. Thanks for joining the show, Cory Sarich!

This week we were joined by former Harvard Hockey Captain, NHL Defensemen and 2018 Olympian with Team USA, Noah Welch. Noah currently owns and operates The Dome in Red Deer, Alberta, a state of the art, multi-field facility and performance training center for athletes of all ages. Noah shares his path that took him from a young player from Brighton MA to St. Sebastians, Harvard, the NHL and finishing his professional career in Sweden.  Noah speaks openly about the importance of his Christian faith and how that not only has molded him as a man, but how God played a role in putting his job as a professional athlete into perspective.  Thanks for coming on Welchy!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by 4-time Olympic Speedskater, US Speedskating Hall of Famer, NHL Skating Coach, hockey skate entrepreneur, President of Developing Athletes for Speedskating High-Performance and Owner of DC Hybrid Skating, Dave Cruikshank. We chatted with Dave about his Olympic experiences, the mental and physical side of skating, what hockey players can learn from Speedskaters, why he loves coaching and his advice for parents and players. Thanks for joining us on the show, DC!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Cold Spring Harbor, New York native, former Vermont Catamount, European, AHL, ECHL pro and current COO/CFO at Hivecell, Gerard Miller. Gerard has had a successful career on and off the ice and was nice enough to join us to share his perspective and tell us why he's passionate about helping players make the transition to their next career after hockey. Thanks for joining the show, Gerard Miller!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Brazilian born, Canadian defenseman with over 1000 NHL games played, 1998 1st Round Draft Pick of the Colorado Avalanche, longtime Calgary Flame and Stanley Cup Champion, Robyn Regehr. Robyn is currently the Owner of Blueline Oilfield Rentals in Calgary, Alberta and is also heavily involved with the Calgary Flames Alumni Association. We chatted with Robyn about growing up in Indonesia, his youth hockey development and path to the NHL, how a tragic car accident changed his perception on hockey and life, winning the Stanley Cup, life after hockey and some of his favorite memories. Thanks for coming on the show, Robyn Regehr!!

This week we are joined by Brown Hockey Alum and former NHL forward turned performance visualization coach, Aaron Volpatti. We discuss the power of visualization in not only overcoming obstacles in your way, but in achieving your ultimate potential. "Visualize the process each and every day. Live out your movie. If you do this, greatness no longer becomes a distant hope - it becomes your expectation and then your reality."   Thanks for coming on Aaron!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by former Olympic Swimmer, Author of "Personal Next: What We Can Learn From Elite Athletes Navigating Career Transition" and current athlete transition coach, Melinda Harrison. We chatted with Melinda about some of the biggest challenges athletes face in transition from sports to the real world, her personal journey from Olympic swimmer to athlete transition coach, the lessons learned from writing her book Personal Next, some of her favorite books and quotes and much more! Thanks Melinda!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by former BU Terrier and NCAA National Champion, NHL Forward with over 1,000 NHL games played and current Hockey Operations Advisor with the New York Rangers, Mike Grier. We chatted with Mike about his family ties to the NFL, what it took to win a National Championship with BU, his NHL journey, the differences between scouting, coaching, player development, the state of the New York Rangers and much more! Thanks Mike!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Whitby, Ontario native, 2001 3rd Round NHL Draft pick of the Toronto Maple Leafs, former NHL Defenseman and 15 year pro, current mental health counsellor and athlete transition specialist, Jay Harrison. We chatted with Jay about being more than a hockey player, embracing the grind to make the NHL, his advice for transitioning hockey players and athletes, his soon to be published book "The Story of your Athletic Journey", and much more! Thanks for coming on the show, Jay Harrison!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by the most polarizing man in hockey, former NHL forward, patroller of NYC Bike Lanes and current actor and podcast host of “No Gruffs Given”, Sean Avery. We chatted with Sean about the status of his NHL comeback, how he found the rush we miss from hockey in acting, not being drafted, his new life as a dad and much more! Thanks for coming on the show, Sean Avery!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by New York, New York native, Brunswick School and Dartmouth Big Green Alum, 2003 1st Round Draft Pick of the New York Rangers, NHL Forward and current Senior Vice President at Marsh Insurance, Hugh Jessiman. We chatted with Hugh about being drafted by his hometown New York Rangers, his pro hockey journey, going back to Dartmouth to get his degree, his transition into the insurance business and much more! Thanks for coming on the show Hugh Jessiman!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by North Easton, Mass native, NCAA National Champion with the Boston University Terriers, 1977 4th Round NHL draft pick of the Atlanta Flames, 1980 Gold Medalist and Goaltender for the "Miracle on Ice" Team, Founder and CEO at Gold Medal Strategies, Jim Craig. We chatted with JC about the NHL's decision to opt out of the 2022 Winter Olympics, his path to BU and relationship with Jack Parker, the "Miracle on Ice" and winning gold in 1980, his transition out of hockey and his work with Gold Medal Strategies. Thanks for coming on the show Jim Craig!

This week we bring on long time friend of ours, 2x National Champion and former Boston College goaltender and NHL EBUG, Chris Venti. Chris walks his through his journey from prep school to college highlighting how he overcame some of the struggles along the way and how with his perspective today can look back and appreciate the adversity that he faced at the time. We also go deep into the details behind him getting the call to head down to the dressing room mid-game as an Emergency Back Up with the NJ Devils! 

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Lethbridge, Alberta native, 2004 5th round NHL draft pick of the Boston Bruins, 2X Stanley Cup Champion with the Chicago Blackhawks in 2010 and 2015 and Co-Founder of sports and coaching social media app Klevr, Kris Versteeg. We chatted with Steeger about his Battle of the Blades experience, growing up in Lethbridge, his hilarious story of being drafted by the Boston Bruins, winning two Stanley cups and the rollercoaster of being traded several times throughout his career, his transition out of playing and the story behind launching his app Klevr. Thanks for coming on the show Kris Versteeg!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Rochester, NY native, former Boston College Eagle, Hobey Baker Finalist and current Co-Founder of the Evolve Sports Group and Program Director for the Bishop Kearney Selects, Chris Collins. We chatted with Chris about the ups and downs of his playing career, his transition out of the game and the article he wrote for the Players Tribune called “The Trap” and the story behind how he started Evolve Hockey and the rise of the Bishop Kearney Selects Program. Thanks for coming on the show Chris!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by former Michigan State Spartan, 2007 Stanley Cup Champion with the Anaheim Ducks and long-time NHL forward with the Detroit Red Wings, Drew Miller. We chatted with Drew about living out his childhood dreams of playing for Michigan State and winning a Stanley Cup, the special relationship he has with his brother - former NHL goaltender Ryan Miller, being put on waivers to finding his place with the Detroit Red Wings and lastly how Drew has treated his insurance job just like hockey. Thanks for coming on Drew Miller!

This week we had an awesome chat with Rink Shrinks Mike Mottau and Brian Yandle. We discussed their own story coming up through the ranks and growing up in hockey families outside of Boston; some of the themes they discuss each week on their podcast and the importance of hockey parents having perspective; how their podcast came to be and more! 

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Winchester, Ontario native, former Peterborough Petes defenseman, 2nd round pick of the Montreal Canadiens in the 1999 NHL entry draft, and 15 year Pro who played for the San Jose Sharks, Ottawa Senators, and New York Islanders, Matt Carkner. Matt chatted with us about his willingness to fight, his development as a young defenseman, the perseverance required to achieve his dream of playing and staying in the NHL, the transition to coaching and much more. Thanks for coming on the show Matt!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by former Hobey Baker winner with the Bowling Green Falcons, NHL forward with the New York Rangers, General Manager of the Washington Capitals and Current President of Hockey Operations for the Vegas Golden Knights, George McPhee. In this interview we chatted with Mr. McPhee about the Jack Eichel trade to the Vegas Golden Knights, how his love for the game and the National Hockey League has evolved over the years, breaking into the NHL as a player, life after hockey and being drawn back to the game into a career in management and much more. Thanks for coming on the show, George McPhee!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined for the 2nd time by Marlborough, Massachusetts native, former Cushing Academy/Holy Cross Defenseman and current Co-Founder of the Shift Group and Chief Revenue Officer at fast growth start up Pillir, JR Butler.  We chatted with JR about some of his defining hockey and life moments, his transition into the technology sales game and what it took to become a professional in something other than hockey + how he started the Shift Group and our newly formed partnership. Thanks for coming on the show JR!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by La Crescent, Minnesota native, former Waterloo Blackhawk, Minnesota State Maverick, NHL forward with the San Jose Sharks and current owner of Five7, Eriah Hayes. Eriah's path from a small town in Minnesota to the NHL and story after hanging up the skates is a special one. Back to back head and facial injuries abruptly ended his playing career at the age of 29 after playing 19 NHL games and scoring 1 NHL goal. After retiring from hockey, Eriah left his desk job and founded Five7 where he is training athletes in his hometown of La Crescent and giving back to his community. Thanks for coming on the show Eriah!! Next Shift!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey podcast we are joined by former Miami of Ohio and pro goaltender and current Mental Health Advocate, Chuck Thuss. Chuck is the founder of the Compassionate Connection, Co-Host of the Warriors Unmasked Podcast as well as a professional speaker and certified life, relationship, and spiritual coach. Chuck is on the forefront of the mental health space working with active and retired athletes encouraging them to be the best they can be! Thanks for coming on the show Chuck!

This week we chat with Sports Attorney Darren Heitner - Big Florida Panthers Fan. He helped us get our Trademark for Next Shift and he works with some of the biggest stars in sports in protecting and commercializing their brands...setting them up for success not only during their careers, but for when that Next Shift comes. Thanks for coming on Darren! 

This week we are pumped to share our chat with former Bruins 1st round NHL pick from the '05 draft, Matt Lashoff. Matt played professionally in the NHL, AHL and Europe, while also making a name for himself as a song writer and recording artist. Today Matt works as Director of Biz Dev at the Oakview Group and has blended his passion for sports and live entertainment in his next shift as he manages property development, management and consultation for the Oakview groups portfolio of projects. 

This week we chat with Yale Hockey alum and founder of Hedge Eye Risk Management, Darryl Jones. Darryl also was once part owner of the Arizona Coyotes and runs an investment fund with friend of the show, Marty St. Louis. Enjoy!

This week on the Next Shift Hockey podcast we are joined by legend of the game and one of the biggest names in hockey, Eddie Olczyk. The Chicago native was selected 3rd overall in the 1984 NHL entry draft by his hometown Chicago Blackhawks and played 16 NHL seasons that included a Stanley Cup championship with the 1994 New York Rangers and totaled 342 goals + 452 assists for 794 points in 1,031 games. Additionally, Olczyk represented USA 9 times on the international stage during his career.  After hanging up the skates, Olczyk joined FSN Pittsburgh as a color commentator for the Penguins and in 2003 he would move from the booth to behind the bench where he served as the head coach of the Penguins.  After coaching a young Sidney Crosby and Mario Lemieux at the end of his career, Edzo would return back to television which would lead to his current role as the lead analyst for the NHL on Turner Sports. We chatted with Eddie about joining the NHL on Turner Sports and why he's excited about the upcoming 2021-22 NHL season, his book “Beating the Odds in Hockey and in Life”, his inspiring battle over cancer, and lastly Edzo takes us on the “elevator of life”. Thank you for coming on the show, Eddie Olczyk!

"I graduated from Harvard, are you effin kidding me?" - Pleasure to have on Ryan Lannon, Harvard grad and 15 year pro player in the AHL and Finland. Ryan is one of the only former players we've heard of to make a comeback to the pro game after being retired for 4 years. This conversation was raw and honest and a true look behind a wild journey in hockey - all the feelings of loving it hating it then falling back in love - the craziness of the first retirement living in a van seeing real life. Trying out his hand with various business ventures…and going back to the game after 4 years then trying to figure life out all over again. He is one of the most interesting guys we've had the chance to chat with. His story is a unique one in that even with a Harvard degree in his back pocket he is still looking for that one thing or bunch of things that will fire him up the same way the game did when he played.   

This week with chatted with NJ native, former Michigan Wolverine and Co-Founder of Top Line Hockey, Justin Selman. We discussed the mental and physical grind of trying to make it as an undrafted free agent after signing an entry-level contract and what ultimately lead him to a career as an entrepreneur, guiding aspiring players on the ice, in the weight-room and kitchen,  and between the ears. Thanks for coming on Justin!

In this week's episode of the Next Shift Hockey Podcast we are joined by Brantford, Ontario native, former Western Michigan Bronco and NHL forward with the Washington Capitals, Colorado Avalanche, and Philadelphia Flyers and current analyst for the NHL on Turner Sports, Keith Jones.  We chatted with Jonesy about some storylines and his predictions for the upcoming 2021-22 NHL season, his unlikely path through the youth hockey, junior and college ranks that eventually led to a great NHL career + Keith shares some of his favorite stories from his time in the show. Finally, we wrap the episode talking about Keith's transition from the ice to the television screen. Thanks for coming on the show, Keith Jones!

This week we chatted with 2 time Stanley Cup Champ Chris Dingman. Chris played on some legendary teams and was an open book for us, sharing the stories inside his two cup runs. Like most players, the road to get to the NHL and to stay was difficult, and Chris's story was no different. Dinger has been involved with the Tampa Bay Lightning broadcast and currently works as the VP of Sales for Stout Gloves in Canada. Thanks for coming on, Chris Dingman!

We called an audible this week by bringing on Weston, MA native, former NFL scout and coach with the Kansas City Chiefs and New England Patriots and current ESPN NFL Insider, Field Yates. We chatted with Field about his favorite football movies, the life lessons he learned while working for the New England Patriots and a behind the scenes look at what makes Tom Brady and Bill Belichick great + Field shares how he fought his way into the NFL media industry. Finally we discuss what the NHL can learn from the NFL and some fantasy football advice. Thanks for coming on the show FY!!

In this week's episode we are joined by former All-American Harvard Goaltender and current President of the Colorado Eagles – AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche – Brian Petrovek. Brian Petrovek was an All-American goaltender at Harvard before being drafted by the NHL's Los Angeles Kings and the WHA's Edmonton Oilers in 1975. Petrovek's resume also boasts a senior management position with the NHL's New Jersey Devils, where he served as the Vice President of Marketing for four seasons under Lou Lamoriello (1989-1993). After six years with the Devils' organization, Petrovek accepted a position with USA Hockey, where he worked for seven years as deputy executive director (1993-2000) and as executive director of the USA Hockey Foundation during his final two years (1990 -2000) in Colorado Springs. Petrovek served as Team Leader for Team USA at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey and for the United States Men's Team at the 1998 Olympic Winter Games in Nagano, Japan. Petrovek worked with Team USA during its championship run at the 1996 World Cup of Hockey and was inducted into the US Hockey Hall of Fame with the team in 2016. Petrovek most recently served as CEO and alternate governor for the AHL's Stockton Heat from 2017 to 2020.  In addition, he has previously led the American Hockey League's Adirondack Flames (2014-15), Portland Pirates (2000-14) and Utica Devils (1987-90), as well as serving as team president of the ECHL's Adirondack Thunder (2015-17) and was recently hired this summer as the President of the Colorado Eagles – The AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. We chatted with Brian about youth hockey in Boston during the 1970s, his path as a student-athlete through Hotchkiss and Harvard, working with USA Hockey, the business side of hockey and what it takes to be a successful franchise owner, his new role with the Colorado Eagles and much more! Thanks for coming on the show Brian!

In this week's episode we are joined by one of the most feared and respected players to wear the black and gold – Former UVM hockey captain and recently retired Boston Bruins defenseman, Kevan Miller. We chatted with Kevan about his decision to step away from the game and what life has been like so far in retirement, his path to the pros through prep school and college + how he handled being cut, his time with the Boston Bruins and lastly we had a great time talking about Kevan's outdoor apparel and lifestyle company March & Mill Co. Thanks for coming on the show K. Miller!

This we we are happy to bring on former UVM Catamount, Florida Panther and New York Ranger and current Owner of Endless Potential on Cape Cod, Connor Brickley.  Brick walks us through his path through New England Prep School to the USHL and onto College and Pro Hockey. After bouncing up and down between the AHL and NHL, Brick has gone on to found Endless Potential Hockey to develop young hockey players living on the Cape.  Thanks for coming on Brick!

In this episode of the Next Shift Hockey Podcast, we are bringing you not just one, but two interviews. In our first, we welcome back to the show 2007 1st Round Draft Pick of the San Jose Sharks, 2008 NCAA hockey national champion with Boston College and former NHL/AHL defenseman, Nick Petrecki. We chatted with Nick about the NHL draft and his memories of being selected in the 1st round + Nick offers some great insights on how he was able to make a successful transition to medical device sales and why he enjoys his new career! In our 2nd interview, (38:30) we bring on former USHL Chicago Steel forward, 2004 NHL draft pick of the Ottawa Senators, Ohio State captain, and current head coach of EC Red Bull Salzburg - Matt McIlvane, who chatted with us about his lifelong journey within the game as a player and coach! Thanks for coming on the show Matt and Nick!

This week we were excited to bring back former guest and CEO/Owner of Verbero Hockey, Andy Sutton. This time around, we focused on his path and day to day process as an Entrepreneur, what it takes to manage a team, how to keep his mind and body right to get the most out of himself each day and more.  We are fortunate for Andy and his team to support our podcast and have joined the Verbero mission as part of their Rep Force. We will be testing gear ourselves and keeping our listeners up to date on what to expect from their Mercury line of products. Use code NEXT for 5% off any order on Verbero.com! 

In this week's episode we are joined by one of the best personalities in hockey – three time memorial cup champion with the Kamloops Blazers, a top 10 NHL agitator of all time with the St. Louis Blues and Arizona Coyotes and veteran TV color analyst, Tyson Nash. We chatted with Tyson about reinventing yourself after hanging up the skates, how winning three memorial cups created a winning mindset for life, doing whatever it takes to make the NHL, how he handled the end of his career and his transition to television and much more! Thanks for coming on the show Tyson!!

This week we bring on Sean The Sherrif McMorrow - who played in the OHL, NHL, AHL, EIHL and LNAH. Sean holds the record for most fighting majors ever handed out in any league in the regular season and faced 1 MAJOR setback serving 20 months in federal prison having to plead guilty on conspiracy marijuana charges in the middle of his career.  In addition to hearing his story of redemption, gratitude and perspective, we got the chance to hear his opinion on fighting in hockey, setting new goals in his post playing career, finding his passion and dealing with rejection.  Hope you enjoy this one!

We've gone country in this episode featuring – Country Music Singer Blaine Holcomb and former NHL Goaltender, Coach, Podcast Host of "Warriors Unmasked", Author, Professional Speaker and Mental Health advocate “The Cowboy Goalie", Clint Malarchuk. We chatted with Blaine about his new hit single “I Drink, She Drives”, his journey within the Country Music world and lastly Blaine tells some classic Joe Marsh stories. We talked with Clint about the goaltending in the Stanley Cup Playoffs, his upbringing, his traumatic injury while playing for the Buffalo Sabres and his fight with PTSD, finding a new purpose in life other than hockey, mental health, and wrap it up with favorite memories and "I knew my coach hated me when". Thanks for coming on the show Blaine and Clint!!

In this episode we were joined by yet another legend of the game – 1989 Stanley Cup Champion and 2002 Olympic Gold medalist with Team Canada, Theo Fleury. Fleury a 7 time All- Star played in over 1000 NHL games and amassed over 1000 points between 1989 and 2003 with the Calgary Flames, Colorado Avalanche, New York Rangers and Chicago Blackhawks. Theo talks about his upbringing and how hockey became an escape at an early age, the new purpose he found after writing his book “Playing with Fire” and the ways he has helped himself and others heal from traumatic experiences. We also have some great conversation on Theo's playing career and end the show with questions from our listeners. Thanks for coming on the show Theo!!