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A hockey family talks hockey, life, and sports with a multitude of guests to explore their various journeys, successes, and challenges in the game.

Rode Trips Podcast


    • Nov 24, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 1h 27m AVG DURATION
    • 11 EPISODES


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    Episode 11: Egor Sokolov

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2020 76:46


    After almost six months away from our microphones, the Rode Trips crew is back with a bang in episode 11 as we catch up with former Cape Breton Eagles star and now Ottawa Senators prospect Egor Sokolov! Egor talks about leaving home at 13, moving to Canada at 17, the impact of his billet family and former Eagles teammate and future Senators teammate Drake Batherson, the importance of patience and hard work, his experience at the World Junior Championships, what it was like to finally hear his name called at the NHL Draft, and more!

    Episode 10: James Sanford

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2020 126:39


    In episode 10 our guest is James Sanford! James is the all-time scoring leader amongst Moncton Wildcats defensemen and went on to have a 10-year professional hockey career. James shares his journey with us, including the highs and lows, and talks about how he is focused now on helping the next generation of young hockey players as head coach of the Cape Breton Cougars Major Bantam hockey team.

    Episode 9: Joe DiPenta

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2020 127:18


    In episode 9 our guest is Cole Harbour's first Stanley Cup Champion, Joe DiPenta! Joe's story is captivating, to say the least, and one that our community has always been so proud of, despite the spotlight shifting to Sidney Crosby and Nathan MacKinnon shortly after Joe reached the ultimate pinnacle in the sport of hockey, Joe was the first one to reach that peak from the town that is now so well known across the hockey world! Joe talks about his path from minor hockey to playing NCAA hockey for Boston University, returning to the Halifax Mooseheads to play in the Memorial Cup, his journey through the AHL to the NHL, and what life has been like after retiring from professional hockey.

    Episode 8: Paul Mason

    Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2020 112:58


    In episode 8 our guest is Paul Mason, a friend and long-time minor hockey and baseball coach in Cole Harbour. Paul talks about how he got into coaching many years ago, some of his best memories from those years, his many years making kids smile as Santa Clause on Christmas Eve, a prank he pulled on Sidney Crosby's mother at a restaurant in Prince Edward Island, and more!

    Episode 7: Daryl Dillman

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2020 93:22


    In episode 7 we catch up with Dr. Daryl Dillman! Daryl tells us about his days playing hockey in Cole Harbour, a serious car accident at the age of 17, finishing medical school at the age of 23, competing on the Canada's Smartest Person game show, and now Orthopedic Surgeon & Assistant Professor at the University of Chicago!

    Episode 6: Mike Chiasson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2020 101:53


    In episode 6, we chat with Cole Harbour native Mike Chiasson. Mike talks about his playing days from minor hockey through to University hockey with the Acadia Axemen. We also hear about an unfortunate run-in with Alexander Radulov, a close-call EBUG situation where he almost had to fill in for Marc-Andre Fleury, his close friendship with Sidney Crosby, and much more!

    Episode 5: Shawn O'Brien (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2020 69:22


    In part 2 of our chat with Shawn O'Brien, he tells us about a time when he impersonated a member of the Bowness family, what he looks for in a player when scouting, having an agent at a young age, and more!!

    Episode 4: Shawn O'Brien (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2020 64:59


    Episode 4 features part 1 of our chat with Shawn O'Brien, who shares his views on being a hockey parent to four children, off-season training, early specialization, the current state of minor hockey, and more!

    Episode 3: Bryce Swan

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 25, 2020 105:36


    In episode 3, we chat with former Halifax Mooseheads star Bryce Swan. Bryce talks about his days in the QMJHL, getting drafted into the NHL, turning down an NHL contract, injuries, and his latest passion project.

    Episode 2: Nathan Welton (Part 2)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2020 41:39


    In episode 2, we continue our discussion with Nathan Welton. He talks about what it was like playing for Patrick Roy with the Quebec Remparts, winning the QMJHL President's Cup with the Moncton Wildcats, another close call at a National Championship in the Memorial Cup, and what it was like playing with Sidney Crosby throughout his minor hockey years.

    Episode 1: Nathan Welton (Part 1)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2020 39:31


    On our very first episode, we examine the road trip that was Nathan Welton's hockey career. In this first half of the two-part episode, we talk about Nathan's minor hockey days in Cole Harbour, his move to Dartmouth for Major Midget, and a close call in the Major Midget National Championships. We explore his difficult decision to walk away from a full scholarship at Notre Dame of the NCAA in favour of the Quebec Remparts, a chance meeting with Dave Poulin years later, and his stellar rookie season in the QMJHL.

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