Podcast appearances and mentions of curtis sanford

[A dip into the archives for a fan favorite from 2019 - featuring a show-closing ode to the late, great 70s' TV game show "Celebrity Bowling"!] + + + We hit the lanes this week to delve into the fascinating story of the nation's first and only attempt at a professional team bowling league – a seemingly anachronistic idea by today's standards, but a concept that made total sense in the early 1960s when pro bowling was in ascendance and the sport was seemingly everywhere on television. Bowlers Journal columnist and historian J.R. “Dr. Jake” Schmidt (The Bowling Chronicles: Collected Writings of Dr. Jake) joins the podcast to lay out the curious backstory, short-lived season(s) and unwitting legacy of the National Bowling League (1960-62) – an ambitious, but altogether logical attempt to professionalize bowling in the style of America's other major team sports, and capitalize on the big money purses beginning to fuel national TV competitions during the late 1950s. Amidst a bevy of popular made-for-TV competitions that featured various takes on head-to-head play – like NBC's weekly Championship Bowling, and primetime's Make That Spare (ABC) and Jackpot Bowling (NBC) – the coast-to-coast NBL hoped to offer bowling professionals a city-based team format, replete with purposely-designed television-friendly arenas and boisterous fans. Despite investment from deep-pocketed funders like AFL founder Lamar Hunt and oilman/Cotton Bowl creator J. Curtis Sanford (whose Dallas-based 72-lane Bronco Bowl set the standard for NBL facilities); a well-publicized draft (with then-Vice President Lyndon Johnson in attendance); and a novel scoring system that featured situational bonus points and wild-card substitutions, the NBL stumbled out of the gate devoid of the very thing it needed most to succeed – a national television contract. Outfoxed by the nascent Pro Bowlers Association – which was simultaneously pioneering a laddered individual vs. individual national tour format with a similarly fledgling ABC-TV – the NBL had to rely solely on individual gates while trying to convince other networks to take notice.  Early crowds were sparse to virtually non-existent, and most pros found the money, light workload and broad television exposure of the PBA's “Pro Bowlers' Tour” to be the better path to ply their wares. It's a tale of what might have been – and we “spare” no question in our pursuit of the story of this most intriguing of forgotten pro leagues! + + +   SPONSOR THANKS: Royal Retros (promo code: SEATS):  https://www.royalretros.com/?aff=2   BUY/READ EARLY & OFTEN: The Bowling Chronicles: Collected Writings of Dr. Jake (2017): https://amzn.to/3Ogt6Kj   FIND & FOLLOW: Website: https://goodseatsstillavailable.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/GoodSeatsStill Instagram (+ Threads): https://www.instagram.com/goodseatsstillavailable/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/GoodSeatsStillAvailable/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@goodseatsstillavailable  

In the first hour of the show, Julia Tocheri and Mike DiStefano are joined by TSN hockey analyst Mike Johnson to tee up tonight's preseason matchup between the Leafs and Canadiens. Then Julia and Al's Brother share their thoughts on Curtis Sanford's "tunnel vision" goggles that he gave to the Leafs' goalies to wear in practice.

Former NHL goaltender and TSN Hockey Analyst Martin Biron joins OverDrive to recap the beginning of Free Agent Frenzy, the Toronto Maple Leafs' goaltending additions of Matt Murray and Ilya Samsonov, who has the bigger upside in the crease and Maple Leafs' goalie coach Curtis Sanford''s impact.

The Toronto Maple Leafs now have more assistant General Managers to work alongside Kyle Dubas heading into a busy week. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti break down all the moves to the front office staff. They also look at Curtis Sanford joining the team as their new goalie coach (6:30). There have been some reports linking Marc Andre Fleury as a target for the Leafs heading into free agency but should he be the top target (13:25)? It appears there was a good chance of Petr Mrazek getting moved to the Chicago Blackhawks, could the Leafs re-open that possibility? Mike and Dave discuss the situation (19:20). If the Leafs look to keep Rasmus Sandin does this open up the possibility of a Jake Muzzin trade? There could be some justification to move him and some teams that would be an ideal landing spot (23:10).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Toronto Maple Leafs now have more assistant General Managers to work alongside Kyle Dubas heading into a busy week. Mike DiStefano and David Morassutti break down all the moves to the front office staff. They also look at Curtis Sanford joining the team as their new goalie coach (6:30).  There have been some reports linking Marc Andre Fleury as a target for the Leafs heading into free agency but should he be the top target (13:25)? It appears there was a good chance of Petr Mrazek getting moved to the Chicago Blackhawks, could the Leafs re-open that possibility? Mike and Dave discuss the situation (19:20). If the Leafs look to keep Rasmus Sandin does this open up the possibility of a Jake Muzzin trade? There could be some justification to move him and some teams that would be an ideal landing spot (23:10).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Randip, Bik & Jamie talk Stanley Cup Finals with Dan Rosen of NHL.com, plus when do the Canucks retire 2022 HHoF inductee Roberto Luongo's number? Former Canucks teammate and current Abby Canucks goalie coach Curtis Sanford weighs in. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate.

Bik and Randip break down Bo Horvat hitting 30 goals and the pros and cons of his game. Also, hear from Abbotsford Canucks Goaltending Coach Curtis Sanford on Spencer Martin and Mikey DiPietro's development.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Media Inc. or any affiliate. 

Episode 143 of the InGoal Radio Podcast, presented by The Hockey Shop Source for Sports, features former NHL goalie and current Vancouver Canucks goaltending development coach Curtis Sanford.In the feature interview, presented by Sense Arena,  Sanford shares some great stories from a career that almost never started, and how a last-second opportunity with the Missouri River Otters a day after his junior career ended led to a 16-season pro career and stints with the St. Louis Blues, Vancouver Canucks and Columbus Blue Jackets. Sanford also opens up about the transition from playing to coaching, with several great lessons from his move to the teaching side that apply at every level.All that, plus a trip back to The Hockey Shop Source for Sports for a deep drive into youth gear and the Bauer Prodigy GSX  line.

Owen Sound native Curtis Sanford joins Manny, Matt and John to talk about his career in the OHL, NHL, AHL and KHL. “The Sandman” shares his experiences from his first NHL game to his time in Russia to some of his former teammates. Sanford also talks about his career as a goaltending coach in the Vancouver Canucks organization.

We dive into goaltender development with former NHLer Curtis Sandford who is a Goaltender Development Consultant in the Vancouver Canucks system (AHL Utica Comets). Hosts Steve Fitzsimmons, Paul Hiller and Andy Clark then discuss several OHL topics including "What do the Mississauga Steelheads need to do to draw a crowd?" We also debate bringing back a very different approach to player suspensions. Enjoy this classic episode from March Break 2018!Twitter: @HockeyTalk913

Se8, Ep74: Curtis Sanford and Nikita Alexandrov – A former River Otter, Riverman and Blue, Curtis Sanford dishes about his long pro career in net. David Ciss of ThePuckAuthority.com then reviews prospect Nikita Alexandrov. Don't forget to check out the YouTube channel or our Facebook page for an accompanied video with the "Past" portion of each episode in this series!

We hit the lanes this week to delve into the fascinating story of the nation’s first and only attempt at a professional team bowling league – a seemingly anachronistic idea by today’s standards, but a concept that made total sense in the early 1960s when pro bowling was in ascendance and the sport was seemingly everywhere on television. Bowlers Journal columnist and historian J.R. “Dr. Jake” Schmidt (The Bowling Chronicles: Collected Writings of Dr. Jake) joins the podcast to lay out the curious backstory, short-lived season(s) and unwitting legacy of the National Bowling League (1960-62) – an ambitious, but altogether logical attempt to professionalize bowling in the style of America’s other major team sports, and capitalize on the big money purses beginning to fuel national TV competitions during the late 1950s. Amidst a bevy of popular made-for-TV competitions that featured various takes on head-to-head play – like NBC’s weekly Championship Bowling, and primetime’s Make That Spare (ABC) and Jackpot Bowling (NBC) – the coast-to-coast NBL hoped to offer bowling professionals a city-based team format, replete with purposely-designed television-friendly arenas and boisterous fans. Despite investment from deep-pocketed funders like AFL founder Lamar Hunt and oilman/Cotton Bowl creator J. Curtis Sanford (whose Dallas-based 72-lane Bronco Bowl set the standard for NBL facilities); a well-publicized draft (with then-Vice President Lyndon Johnson in attendance); and a novel scoring system that featured situational bonus points and wild-card substitutions, the NBL stumbled out of the gate devoid of the very thing it needed most to succeed – a national television contract. Outfoxed by the nascent Pro Bowlers Association – which was simultaneously pioneering a laddered individual vs. individual national tour format with a similarly fledgling ABC-TV – the NBL had to rely solely on individual gates while trying to convince other networks to take notice.  Early crowds were sparse to virtually non-existent, and most pros found the money, light workload and broad television exposure of the PBA’s “Pro Bowlers’ Tour” to be the better path to ply their wares. It’s a tale of what might have been – and we “spare” no question in our pursuit of the story of this most intriguing of forgotten pro leagues! Enjoy 20% OFF from Mack Weldon (promo code: GOODSEATS) – and/or NINE FREE MEALS from Hello Fresh (code: GOODSEATS9)!

Guests include Curtis Sanford.

Former BC Lion Angus Reid and Utica Comets goaltending coach Curtis Sanford joined the show.

Bob McElligott sits down with Curtis Sanford

A great save by Sanford against San Jose.

A glove save by Sanford against LA.

Another outstanding save by Sanford against LA.

A quick save by Sanford against LA.

Sanford Post Game Comments LA.

George Matthews on Curtis Sanford and his time in goal

Curtis Sanford makes a great save on Ovechkin in preseason.