From MSG to movie sets, Sean Avery has never been afraid to bet on himself. In this episode, he breaks down his journey from one of the NHL’s most polarizing Rangers to a dedicated actor building a new path in film. Avery talks preparation, discipline, storytelling, and the surprising ways hockey shaped his work in front of the camera.

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Two-time Stanley Cup champion Bobby Holík joins us for a really honest, down-to-earth conversation about his career, the Devils days, coaching influences, and what it actually takes to win.

A smart, thoughtful episode with one of the most interesting voices in the game.

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In Episode 10, we sit down with bestselling author Greg Prato, the mind behind “Dynasty” and “Hapless Islanders”, to dive into the wild, chaotic, and legendary history of the New York Islanders.

From Cup-winning glory to the league’s most lovable disasters, Greg brings insights, humour and stories you won’t hear anywhere else.

This is a must-listen for hockey historians, Islanders fans and anyone who loves the game’s hidden chapters.

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This week on Bottle Rocket, we sit down with the one-and-only Len Gould — the man preserving hockey history one impossible-to-find clip at a time.

Len has been tracking down rare hockey footage since 1987, helping 120+ families, players, and legends recover moments they thought were lost forever.

From 1939 Garden crowd explosions to long-lost Stan Fischler interviews, Len shares how he finds these treasures, the families he’s helped, and the stories behind the footage.

In this episode, we also share EXCLUSIVE clips that Len personally sent to Bottle Rocket — available nowhere else.

Featuring:

• The Alex Shibicky 1939 Garden goal

• A lost Bobby Nystrom interview (with Stan!)

• Bill Mikkelson vs Bobby Orr (in colour!)

• A vintage Chico & Diane Resch feature

…and more surprises.

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In Episode 8 of Bottle Rocket, Alena, Mave, and Jerry sit down with hockey broadcasting veteran Vic Morren — producer, storyteller, and co-host of NHL Wraparound with Neil Smith.

Vic opens up about his experiences working alongside Neil, interviewing legends like Wayne Gretzky and Mark Messier, and witnessing the evolution of hockey media from ESPN to today’s digital era.

Not your typical hockey podcast — it’s laughs, insight and pure passion for the game.

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In this episode of Bottle Rocket, Alena, Mave, and Jerry are joined by the self-proclaimed biggest Leafs fan—Mark Nussbaum. We dive into all things Toronto Maple Leafs: current struggles, flashes of brilliance, goaltending talk, physicality (or lack thereof), and where this team’s headed. From Stolie’s New Jersey roots to Nylander’s day-to-day status, we leave no puck unturned. Mark brings the passion, the chirps and a whole lot of Leaf love.

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In this episode of Bottle Rocket, Alena, Jerry, Stan, and special guest Joe Rossi dive deep into Long Island hockey history and drama. Talking about John Tavares and the fallout of his exit from the Islanders, then shift gears to talk about UBS Arena — from its design to its fan experience. Plus, personal memories, behind-the-scenes stories, and a healthy dose of New York sports energy.

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Alena, Mave, and Jerry welcome 4× Emmy winner George Falkowski for a fast, funny, and heartfelt hour on sports storytelling — from Yankee Stadium memories to the human side of hockey. Featuring George’s books Meet Me at the Bat and Baseball Therapy.

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In this episode of Bottle Rocket, Alena Sycheva, Stan “The Maven” Fischler and Jerry Hack sit down with author Bryan Reilly, whose novel When the Rangers Were Young reimagines the team’s earliest days with humor, heart, and historical depth.

Bryan takes us on a journey through the origins of the New York Rangers — from the team’s formation in the 1920s to the unsung heroes who built its legacy. Hear the stories of the real people behind the game, the inspiration for his writing, and the incredible connections between past and present hockey generations.

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This week on Bottle Rocket, Alena, Jerry, and The Maven dive into the stories behind Mave’s legendary book Tales of Brooklyn — from vintage hockey memories to what it really took to make it in the sport back in the day.

We also break down the wildest moments of the week around the NHL: from goalie drama to the early-season chaos no one saw coming.

It’s hockey, history, and a little bit of heart — all in one episode.

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