The Hockey Illuminati

TSN Bardown BEAUTY Jesse Pollock joins the podcast for some bustling banter. Hockey Illuminati host Frank Crupi and Jesse discover they share a similar passion, an annoyance of Habs fans. Jesse walks us through the journey of his career at TSN, how it all started, the ups and downs of working in media and where the Bardown future lies. Great advice is shared for anybody trying to make noise in the content creation / social game. The boys also discuss their love of burgers, Frank reveals the best burger joint in Toronto. Frank and Jesse also talked about their high school hockey careers, Leafs vs Jets rivalry, Stanley Cup finals predictions and so much more. Enjoy and subscribe!

Hockey folk hero Paul Bissonnette joins the Hockey Illuminati podcast. Frank and Biz play tummy sticks and discuss the state of Maple Leafs nation including if the team could actually be cursed. We also discussed if the NHL is in trouble with its fanbase and the whirlwind wind success of Spittin Chiclets. Biz also reveals who his dream Chiclets guest who's never been on their pod, how the universe has worked in mysterious ways for Biz and some of his interests outside of hockey. Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe!  Note - You can watch the full video interview on the Hockey Illuminati YouTube channel. 

Marty Turco is one of the greatest goalies of his generation and an all-time Dallas Stars fan favourite. Marty joins the podcast and receives the honour of being the 1st goalie to ever join the show. What a strange Illuminati coincidence that we break our podcast goaltender "shutout streak" on Ep 41 by welcoming in a man who recorded 41 career NHL shutouts...Enjoy this classic Hockey Illuminati interview and don't forget to subscribe!

Comedian and die-hard Maple Leafs Rick Rowley joins the podcast and of course hilarity ensues. We discussed the adrenaline packed ups and downs comedians experience, what the Maple Leafs playoff chances actually are this year and his trip to Brazil in which Jesus Christ himself appeared before Ricky in a Leafs jersey. We also discussed our top-10 things the NHL should implement to make the league better and so much more.  Enjoy and don't forget to subscribe! (fist bump)

2 time Stanley Cup champion and All-Time BEAUTY Kris Versteeg joins us for an outstanding interview. Episode highlights include: Why NHL playoffs are different from all other sports playoffs His Gordie Howe hatty while with Toronto From 5th round afterthought to 640+ NHL games Kanes OT Cup winner from his perspective, how the Hawks celebrated that night and reflecting back Whats happening in Canada with our Covid response? Free agents may avoid signing in Canada this summer How to make the sport less expensive for families  His new sports tech app Klevr (available in app store) Phil Kessel impression, great Kessel story and discussion around if he'll be going to the HOF Kris Versteeg rapid fire questions from audience    Subscribe to our podcast! And be sure to follow Versteeg on Instagram at stigalicious. Enjoy the episode (fist bump)  

Calgary Flames legend Theo Fleury joins the podcast for a special interview. Frank & Sean discuss Fleurys career, his roller-coaster life away from the rink and what he thinks of todays NHL. Fleury is one of the most outspoken retired NHL players on social media and is a tremendous advocate for mental health. Fleury shared some hilarious stories as well as valuable advice for anyone dealing with any type of addiction and or mental health issues. 

Hockey Illuminati creator Frank Crupi and his d-partner Papa Bonsie break down 8 storylines from the world of hockey. This episodes banter includes... Holy shit the parades back on in Toronto Overall HHOF induction thoughts Players that should have gone in before Hossa & Lowe Would you rather be a Send or Sabres fan? NHL is having attendance issues Yikes the Canucks are a train wreck The Habs really suck who's happy about it? Anaheim looks unreal who saw that coming? Be sure to subscribe! If you enjoyed the pod leave us a review and you'll be reciprocated with good karma from the hockey gods...  

The 10 storylines Frank Crupi & Sean Bowen discuss... The Maple Leafs turned their season around! Tavares playing with a purpose Eichel trade thoughts The Oilers look unstoppable Is McDavid the BEST ever? Colorado early struggles  Proper punishment for Chicago Blackhawks Marion Gaborik's legacy Calgary Saddledome experience What happened to our fantasy team this week?    

This episode is a re-release of my most favourite interview I've ever done. A few years ago we interviewed 23 year NHL referee vet Don Van Massenhoven. The interview is chalked full of incredible stories of 90s and 2000s hockey from a refs perspective. Originally released Jan 2019, this episode has been re-formatted to bring the BEST content from the original interview. Highlights include - A famous fight with Mark Messier, Pat Quinn's best one liners, a special moment with Sid Crosby, a Powerplay that almost ended Dons life (literally) why Don owes Rob Ray money and which goalies talked back the most. Enjoy!  (We'll be back to our new format with my co-host Bonsie breaking down 10 burning NHL topics next week!) 

Hockey Illuminati creator Frank Crupi and his co-host Sean Bowen break down 10 hot topics in the NHL. This episodes countdown sees the fellas discuss... 1) Whats wrong with the Maple Leafs? 2) Marner has LOST his confidence  3) Could Zach Hyman make the Olympic team? 4) Steve Stamkos chances of making the Olympic team? 5)Will Freddy Anderson challenge for the Vezina trophy? 6) Chicago and Vegas piss poor start 7) Habs fans are delusional  8)The Panthers will win the Stanley Cup 9)Seattle Kraken inaugural home game ceremony  Is there a number NOT retired by Toronto that should be? Enjoy!

Our podcast IS BACK and Hockey Illuminati creator Frank Crupi has a new co-host. Leafs TV on-air personality and die-hard Maple Leafs fan Sean Bowen joins the podcast as Franks winger moving forward. Every episode Frank & Sean will break down 10 topics in the hockey world and share their raw, unapologetic opinions. This weeks 10-topic countdown includes.... The Maple Leafs start Maple Leafs potentially "relaxing dress code" Should the NHL soften its cap constraint rules Our favourite part from Stamkos Stanley Cup party Can Tampa Bay actually 3-peat? Jack Eichel landing predictions Is Erik Karlsson is delusional? Will the Seattle Kraken make playoffs? Thoughts on tightened up stick infraction penalties Favorite fictional character from a hockey movie Enjoy!!  (fist bump)  

Hockey Illuminati host Frank Crupi joins Andrew Krystal's "Krystal Nation" on Sirius XM channel 167 for a special segment. Frank and Andrew discuss what happened with the Maple Leafs 1st round playoff exit and where the team goes from here. They also touch on their mutual hatred for the Habs and poke fun at their playoff run. Enjoy! 

Hockey Illuminati host Frank Crupi is joined by two of his lifelong buddies and die hard Leafs fans Sean Bowen and Dylan Cowman. The boys break down the Maple Leafs round 1 series vs the Habs and have a blast doing so. WARNING this episode is for Leafs fans only - Enjoy! 

Some notable highlights include... Sacrifices his family made so he could reach the show How he helped his brother Chris become an NHL player Playing on the gold medal winning 2005 world junior team locker room stories from Crosby, Florida Panthers and KHL Behind the scenes of Hockey Night in Canada Advice for his younger self about money and work ethic  

Jason Podollan was considered a naturally gifted hockey player at a very early age. Jason dominated at every level of his minor hockey career, highlighted by the Pee Wee AAA Provincial Championship he helped lead Vernon to in 1990. Podollan ended the season with 223 points in 44 games and was considered one of the top prospects in all of Canada. On his 13th birthday Jason was listed by the Spokane Chiefs and he went to score 36 goals as a 16 year old in the WHL After his amazing rookie season Jason was projected as a top 5 pick in the 1994 NHL Entry Draft. At that point, a 1000 game NHL career was no longer just a dream for Jason, it was an expectation. After a season with many ups and downs and a crazy draft day story, Jason was drafted 31st overall to the Florida Panthers. Jason joins our podcast to share his journey. Jason also runs his own podcast Up My Hockey which educates players on the mental mindset of the game check out his website at https://upmyhockey.com     

Steve Lund was drafted 5th overall in the QMJHL and played at the U17 World Hockey Championships BUT at age 19 he flushed his hockey career away. While playing with the Halifax Mooseheads Steve gave up hockey to chase what he believed was his true calling, becoming an actor. Now at age 31 Steve Lund has played a lead role on the CBC show Street Legal and plays a fan favourite character on the Emmy nominated show Shitts Creek. Steve joins us to share his story.  Episode highlights include; 3:05 stale personality of NHL players in interviews – 5:25 realizing hockey was not his path – 8:30 being a Habs fan and crazy hockey parents – 11:00 CHL pressure, taking advantage of him, becoming depressed and falling out of love with hockey  20:15 crazy beer league concussion story – 27:55 playing with Vorachek (hilarious story) and Marchand – 31:45 should Halifax have an NHL team? – 35:00 transitioning to acting and a great story about his 1st audition – 43:00 amazing Eugene Levy impersonation and parallels between acting and hockey  - 47:20 the grass it not always greener - ENJOY !!

Steven Stamkos calls into the show from his home in Tampa, Florida. The world is an odd place for everyone right now as we deal with the Covid-19 pandemic. We discussed what life is like for the Lighting captain right now and some silver linings that have come out of this situation for him. Some episode highlights include; life with his 9 month old son Carter, fantasy football, Tom Brady's arrival in Tampa, how his core injury has progressed, the Ovi / Stammer saga, which show he's been binge watching, a great story involving him and Anthony Cirelli, his all-time favourite roommate on the road and so much more! Note: this interview was recorded via zoom conference so you can also watch the entire interview with video on our Instagram story (Hockey Illuminati) Enjoy! 

NHL fan favourite Georges Laraque joins the podcast to break down his amazing career on and off the ice. Laraque recorded 131 fights in his NHL career and was known as the heavy weight champ for many years. Yet there is so much more to Georges than just being one of the toughest players of his generation...Episode highlight include; his difficult childhood, magical moments in Edmonton, losing in the cup finals twice, controversy in Arizona with Wayne Gretzky and Ryan Whitney, the 1st fight he remembers when the league "took notice" of him but why he also hated fighting, his unique training regimen, converting to a vegan lifestyle, a gentle moment in Vegas with his former NHL enforcers, why pro athletes should be doing more to give back, his "Mount Rushmore" of NHL fighters, thoughts on the NHL drug testing policy and so much more! 

Paul Titanic coached what is believed to be one of the greatest minor hockey programs in history, the 1990 Markham Waxer Minor Midget age group. The team won just about every major award and championship imaginable in minor hockey, had undefeated seasons and saw 5 players reach the NHL level. Paul Titanic was a successful hockey player himself. Before beginning his coaching career he made it to the NCAA D1 level as captain of Bowling Green. Titanic then began working alongside some HOF coaches. In this episode Titanic shares his journey though hockey, coaching tips and insight into the legendary Markham Waxer team he coached in the mid 2000's - Enjoy!

Pavel Barber, one of hockey's biggest social media influencers, joins The Hockey Illuminati podcast for Ep. 24. Pavel has over 200k YouTube subscribers and is known for creating some of the best hockey content in the biz through his stick handling skills videos. Episode highlights include; What type of player was Barber as a teenager? How and why he started making YoutTube videos? Importance of stick handling and why it gets overlooked. Is there still room left for stickhandling creativity in the game? Thoughts on the "Michigan move" and what his "go-to move" is. How to overcome hesitation in a game, working with Jonathan Toews and looking up to Pavel Datsyuk, what NHL rule change Pavel would implement, will Ovi break Gretzky's goal record? Building the NHL's "all-hands line", Stanley Cup predictions and Pavel's favourite book he highly recommends - All this and much more on Ep. 24 Enjoy !  

Anton Thun has nearly 35 years experience working as an NHL agent. He started his own NHL player agency in the 80s and is currently a consultant with the Quartexx Management Group who manages players such as Taylor Hall, Kris Letang and Mitch Marner. On episode 23 Anton calls into the show to discuss some of the most trending topics in Maple Leafs land this season. 

Episode 22 offers a different style of episode rather than our traditional interviews as we welcomed special guests Jason Withee and Breezy Berdrow to the podcast. Jason is the co-founder of Pacific Rink which is a hockey apparel and bag company based out of California. Breezy operates a popular instagram page called Hunks of Hockey. The two friends joined us in studio during their trip to Toronto trip and we had some fun. On the episode The Hockey Illuminati conducted a hilarious contest to determine who the Hunkiest player of the 2020 NHL All-Star game is. Contest starts at the 19:45 - enjoy! ("Happy Hour Game Show Music" courtesy of the Kevin Mcleoad Archive - License)

TSN's Cory Woron joins the podcast in studio for Episode 21. Cory has been on-air with TSN for 20 years and currently hosts Sportscenter on weekends. Episode highlights include; Working with NHL players from a journalistic perspective Hockey lingo in the media and “TSN perks” Dallas stars studying “overuse” injuries Incredible Mats Sundin and Gretzky locker room stories Cory's appearance in Trailer Park Boys and “f-bombs” on air Cory's top 3 "witnessed live" amazing hockey moments  Hilarious Danny Heatley story from 2010 Olympic games Are NHL players going to the 2022 Olympics? How raising two very different sons puts life in perspective

Hockey Illuminati host Frank Crupi welcomes Canadian Olympian Renata Fast in studio for a behind the scenes interview ahead of the Canada-US Rivalry Series. Renata won a National Championship with Clarkson University in 2014, debuted with the Canadian National program in 2015, was drafted 2nd overall into the CWHL in 2016, played in the 2017 World Championships and the 2018 Olympics. Episode highlights include; Participating in the 2019 NHL All-Star game The deep rooted Canada-US rivalry  Winning an NCAA D1 National Championship Some tough decisions she had to make as a teenager Scoring the fastest goal in NCAA tournament history A little dating advice How she mentally prepares for big games Possibility of seeing a woman in the NHL one day Next steps with women's hockey and the PWHPA

Stanley Cup Champion and veteran of 1100 NHL games Hal Gill joins the podcast for Episode 19. The Boston Bruins drafted Hal in 1993 where he would play half his career before moving on to play with Toronto, Pittsburgh, Montreal, Nashville and Philadelphia. Episode highlights include;  Where his nickname "Skillsy" came from Ray Bourque and Joe Thornton stories from his rookie year Which HOF forward he loved to battle with and why Locker room tales from his time in Toronto Details of the Penguins 2009 Stanley cup afterparty Why he wanted to avoid getting pegged as a "fighter" A legendary Sid Crosby story from his first Pens practice Helping tame PK Subban during his rookie year in Montreal The "bag-chucker" concept and why he was the NHL's last  Life after hockey in the Nashville broadcast booth  Enjoy!!

On Episode 18 of The Hockey Illuminati podcast your host Frank Crupi briefly shares his thoughts on the Don Cherry CBC fall out from all angles. Frank then reveals the top 25 most outrageous quotes and rants of Don Cherry's 38 year CBC career. Is there a moment we missed? Let us know in the review section! 

Bernie Nicholls scored over 1200 points in his NHL career and is one of only 8 players to score 70 goals in a single season. We welcome him into the Hockey Illuminati as he calls into the show from his home in Haliburton, Ontario for Episode 17. Bernie played the first 8 years of his career in LA where he was a fan favourite. He was also Wayne Gretzky's best friend for a few years they were together 24/7. Episode highlights include;  His relationship with Wayne Gretzky, What was it like construction a power play with the great one? Hilarious Wayne Gretzky cab story and his favourite fast food The "Miracle on Manchester"  which was the greatest single game playoff comeback in NHL history What celebrities frequented the LA dressing room in the 80's.  Working out with Chris Chelios How hard it is mentally for athletes to go far in the playoffs so many years but never reach the pinnacle  How he beat Tiger Woods in a Golf match  A unique NHL record he holds that's impossible to break   Enjoy !             

In Episode 16 we reveal who we believe the two most overrated head coaches in NHL history are; Jacques Lemaire and Mike Babcock. The Hockey Illuminati will take you on a detailed journey though each of their head coaching careers and expose the little known truths about their perceived greatness. The more layers that get peeled back on Lemaire and Babcock, the more you may think their not the royalty the hockey universe has framed them up to be...

Nik Antropov was drafted 10th overall by the Toronto Maple Leafs in 1999. He joins the Hockey Illuminati for Episode 15. After growing up in Kazakhstan and playing his junior hockey in Russia Nik moved to North America to begin his NHL career. It was not an easy transition, knowing very little English, becoming a dad at age 20 and dealing with two serious knee injuries all while playing under the bright lights of Toronto was not easy. Yet Nik persevered and went on to play nearly 800 NHL games and record 465 points, mostly with Toronto. Episode highlights include; The hilarity leading up to his NHL draft Overcoming some tough years in Toronto The best Leaf team from his era What was it like playing against Scott Stevens in a playoff game His relationship with Pat Quinn and Mats Sundin His thoughts on Borat and Trailer Park Boys Thoughts on the fans right to boo their team on home ice A special bond with the late Igor Korolev and other Russians Playing with Ilya Kovalchuck in his prime Scoring the most epic goal in Winnipeg Jets history

  We hired an astrologer who used to work for an MLB team, to do astrology readings on Auston Matthews, Jon Tavares and Mitch Marner. We reveal the results and also talk about a story thats not getting enough attention right now involving a dual sport ice hockey goalie. Our callers include Ryan from Kitchener, who shares with us the two types of hockey fans that exist and which one you should be. Papa Wentz calls in from Vancouver for a Canucks hot take and superfan Manny from Toronto wants to know how much physical pain you would endure to bring a cup home to your favourite team. We also tee up next weeks interviewee who played 9 season for the Maple Leafs...enjoy! 

One of the most prolific goal scorers of our generation joins The Hockey Illuminati for Episode 13 as co-hosts Frank Crupi & Holly Nimens take you on a wild ride through the mind of Steve Stamkos.  We talked a lot with Stammer about his early years and how he overcame the struggles of a poor rookie season on the way to stardom. Some of our favourite episode highlights include; How he found his patented one-timer on the power play A hilarious story involving a McDonalds drive through  A crazy NHL record he holds you've probably never heard of Fantasy football and dating advice Some strings that were pulled to pass a high school math class so he could play for team Canada His epic (and only) hole-in-one on the golf course  Which NHL goalie has personally stymied him during his career His first interaction with Wayne Gretzky  And of course what he does best....SCORING GOALS A MUST listen for hockey fans....Enjoy!

Greetings friends, family and hockey fans and welcome to The Hockey Illuminati. This episode breaks down what our newly formed podcast society is all about. Host Frank Crupi shares 4 reasons why he thinks the Maple Leafs will win the cup this year and 4 compelling NHL storylines he's interested in. The Show then takes 3 callers ... Caller 1 Our Hockey Illuminati Advisor of the day gives us insider trading on which teams will miss the playoffs who made it last year and vice versa. Caller 2 has a serious beef with a certain maple leaf player. Caller 3 share a quick question on an NHLers fall from grace. Listen and subscribe today for automatic entry into The Hockey Illuminati and enlighten you hockey world.  

The Hocke Illuminati wrap up season 1 by power skating through the 10 interviews we recorded. Our guests this season included NHLers Mike Cammalleri, Josh Gorges, Andrew Cogliano and "Big Daddy" Bob McGill, AHLers, Nic Hague, Joseph Cramarossa and Brendan and Cameron Gaunce, female Olympians Sarah Nurse and Laura Stacey, and retired NHL ref Don Van Massenhoeven. During every episode we had our guests saying "wow great question never been asked that before" or "ya I've never really talked about this on a microphone before" We picked our two favourite sound bites from every interview making this a great episode to check out if you are just discovering our podcast or want to quickly catch up on episodes you missed! We'll be back with new episodes and the start of season two in September. Thanks for all the love and support this season and enjoy some of our favourite clips thus far!

Markham, Ontario native Joseph Cramarossa joins The Hockey Illuminati. After 4 years in the OHL Crammer gets drafted by Anaheim 65th overall in 2011. To date he has played in over 340 NHL/AHL games combined. Crammer discusses his rollercoaster ride of NHL call-ups and just how frustrating things can be for AHL players trying to solidify an NHL roster spot. Since 2011 Crammer has been in 68 fights and shares some hilarious altercations involving Steve Ott, Claude Giroux and former fighting combatants who turned into teammates. We also learn about a unique on-ice moment with Drew Doughty that reinforces why he's one of the leagues best and why Crammer felt it was crucial to stir things up with Brendan Gallagher in a pregame warm up. Additionally, Frank shares a great pickup line he accidentally discovered in the gym while Holly shares a mean April fools day prank. Enjoy!

Markham Thunder All-Star and Canadian Olympian Laura Stacey joins The Hockey Illuminati for Episode 09. Laura shares with us her magical journey from the time she was 8 years old, to becoming the Captain of Dartmouth College, to becoming a CWHL All-Star, to getting thrown into arguably the Olympics most bitter rivalry. We also chat with Laura about a CWHL championship celebration that almost went horribly wrong, what its like being the great granddaughter of an NHL legend, a scary injury during her senior year of college that forced her into wearing a beer dispensing hat at parties and what exactly makes the lead up to the Olympics so stressful. We also have some fun with Laura and laughed about an internet article questioning who has the better looking hockey team, USA or Canada....enjoy! 

NHL veteran Andrew Cogliano joins The Hockey Illuminati. After attending the University of Michigan and winning 2 gold medals with the Team Canada Juniors, Andrew gets drafted by Edmonton 25th overall in 2005. After 4 years as an Oiler he spends 8 years in Anaheim before getting traded to Dallas. We chat with Andrew about an epic NHL record he holds that likely will never be broken, a hilarious on-ice moment with his childhood hero Joe Sakic, which hall of famer has the best Halloween costume he's ever seen and how the Californian hockey culture has grown. We also discuss the key to his superhuman health. Cogliano was the active NHL ironman leader having played 830 consecutive NHL games before a suspension in 2018 ended his streak. Enjoy!!

Team Canada Olympian & Toronto Furies All-Star Sarah Nurse joins The Hockey Illuminati for Episode 07. Sarah's father emigrated from Trinidad & Tobago and decided getting his daughter on the ice was a good Canadian act to take. It paid off. We chat with Sarah about her collegiate career at the University of Wisconsin (where she claims a former US president may have jinxed their National Championship hopes) and her abnormally athletic family, which includes numerous notable pro athletes. Sarah also shares her 2018 Olympic experience and how she went from creating construction paper Olympic medals in elementary school to now wearing a sliver medal in real life. This episode gets serious at times as we discuss if there's a place in women's hockey for hitting, and it also gets hilarious at times as Sarah sheds some light on her Instagram DMs. Enjoy! 

Retired NHL referee Don Van Massenhoven joins The Hockey Illuminati. Don has been dishing out law and order for a long time. He began his career as a police officer before transitioning to an NHL referee where he enjoyed a 23 year career. The game of hockey is much different through the eyes of a referee. Join us as Don shares tales from his unbelievable career such as; his favourite characters on the ice, how to demand respect from NHL superstars, why he ended up in Mark Messier's book, how a power play literally threatened his life, advice for young refs and so much more. Don's resume includes over 1300 NHL games, the 2006 Olympics, the 2004 world cup, all star games, a high speed chase, a special moment with Sidney Crosby and some of the best one liners you have ever heard! Jock and Jill also take a call from 92 year old super fan Nonna Nina who expresses her love for hockey fights. Enjoy!

2018 CHL defensemen of the year Nic Hague joins the podcast for episode 5. After three years with the Mississauga Steelheads Nic gets drafted by the Vegas Goldeknights 34thoverall. Which NHL team had a former military interrogator grilling kids during the combine? What lit a fire under Nic's ass and helped him become the first D man in 20 years to hit the 35 goal plateau in the OHL? How hard was it for Hague, Cody Glass and Nick Suzuki (3 underage vegas prospects) to find a place to watch playoff hockey IN VEGAS while "black acing" for the club? Who knows more about the city of Las Vegas? Is it draftee Nic Hague? Or co-host Jill who has been to Vegas once and spent a grand total of $10. All this and so much more during this laugh out loud Vegas vibe episode!

NHL vet Josh Gorges joins us for episode 04. After captioning his hometown Kelowna Rockets to a Memorial Cup championship Josh went undrafted due to his size. He thought his NHL dream may be over but wound up playing 13 seasons in the NHL, mostly with Montreal and Buffalo. Josh shares how a blocked shot almost left him paralyzed, the dark side of getting traded that most fans don't think about, and why playing playoff hockey in Montreal is better than sex. The former shot blocking defensemen also opened up about the day he blocked a trade to the Toronto Maple Leafs and how he may have handled it differently today. Your co-hosts Frank and Holly also share 4 "wacky and wild" facts about themselves in honour of episode 04...Giddy up!!

Former NHL tough guy "Big Daddy" Bob McGill joins The Hockey Illuminati for Episode 03. McGill played 13 seasons mostly with Toronto and Chicago and throughout his career amassed over 1700 PIMs and 190 fights. Bob talks about fighting his brother multiple times in juniors, being rushed into the NHL as a 19 year old, playing with the 1984 "circus" Maple Leafs and why he almost fought a fan in line at a bank one afternoon. Bob shares stories and insight into what it was like playing defence for 3 of the greatest goalies of all time in Hasek, Belfour and Fuhr. Big Daddy also fought Bob Probert 6 times and shared some unbelievable stories about the altercations with him. All this and much more on Episode 03 enjoy!

Pro hockey brothers Cameron and Brendan Gaunce join the show. In 2008 Cameron was a 2nd round pick by Colorado, four years later his younger bro Brendan gets drafted in the 1st round by Vancouver. To date the brothers have played over 800 NHL & AHL games combined. The boys reveal the trials and tribulations of growing up chasing the same NHL dream and how it almost went in a different direction. They share hilarious stories from the 1st time they played against each other in a 2014 AHL matchup, how Connor Mcdavid indirectly upped the value of Cameron's home and a laugh out loud tale from inside the Penguins locker room. We also hold a contest at shows end to determine who the better brother is. Finally, we take a call from KingGrandini who claims one of the brothers damaged his voice box in minor hockey. 

NHL veteran Mike Cammalleri, a former six time 20 goal scorer, joins The Hockey Illuminati for an exclusive interview. Mike reveals the only NHL player that's even beaten him on a golf course and how he played severely injured for the University of Michigan in the famous "Cold War" outdoor game. Mike shares exactly what happened the day he became the first player in NHL history to be traded mid-game by the Montreal Canadiens, which one of his famous ex-teammates will wrestle you if your diet is poor and much more! Your co-hosts Frank & Holly also take a call from 92-year-old Italian super fan Nonna Nina. 

The inaugural episode will give you an overview of what to expect on this new show while getting to know your co-hosts Frank Crupi and Holly Nimens. Holly reveals her NHL crush and what she personally loves about the game of hockey. Frank sheds light on his hilarious hockey career which was highlighted by a 10-bell save on a current NHL superstar. Franks college teammate KingGrandini calls in to verify the story.