What does it take to build a junior hockey team in a small town and turn it into something the whole community can be proud of?
In this special live episode from the Port Dover Arena, Adam Walker sits down with Mike Tobin to talk about the season that was for the Port Dover Sailors, the playoff run that pushed Grimsby to seven games, and what the future looks like for hockey in Dover.
They also dive into Mike’s own hockey journey, from growing up in Hagersville to junior hockey, pro hockey, and some unbelievable stories from playing in Quebec, Oklahoma City, and even overseas.
In this episode, we talk about
🏒 The Sailors’ playoff push and taking Grimsby to the limit
🏒 Why culture, accountability, and community matter so much in junior hockey
🏒 The reality of minor hockey then versus now
🏒 Mike’s craziest pro hockey stories
🏒 Why the PJHL is a great fit for players who still want to compete at a high level
🏒 What is next for the Port Dover Sailors
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