Inside the Barn

Inside the Barn

By Sam ObermyerSportsHockey
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Inside the Barn episodes

  • Dawson Mercer

    Chicoutimi Saguenéens forward Dawson Mercer shares his journey from growing up in Bay Roberts, Newfoundland to being drafted 18th overall by the New Jersey Devils in the 2020 NHL draft. Dawson won gold with Canada at the 2020 World Juniors and silver in 2021. 

    31 min
  • Zach Sullivan

    Zach Sullivan discusses making hockey and society more welcoming for the LGBTQ+ community. 

    In January 2020 Zach became the first professional male hockey player to come out as bisexual. He looks back at what the last year has been like, how his friends and teammates supported him and what others can do to make a difference.

    Follow Zach on Twitter: @ZachSully11 and Instagram: @zachsully94

    33 min
  • Dave Drinkill and Chris Lazary

    Saginaw Spirit general manager Dave Drinkill and head coach Chris Lazary.  

    How they have build a family culture that's lead to on-ice success, running an OHL franchise during a pandemic and looking at top NHL prospects Cole Perfetti and Ryan Suzuki.

    Follow on twitter: @davedrinkill and @chris_lazary

    38 min
  • Michael DiPietro

    Michael DiPietro is a top prospect of the Vancouver Canucks, he won the Memorial Cup with his hometown Windsor Spitfires in 2017 and was the starting goalie for Canada at the 2019 World Juniors. He is currently plays for the Utica Comets in the AHL.

    Michael discusses growing his game, being a Christmas fanatic, community involvement and always finding the positive in life.


    Host: Sam Obermyer, @samober

    32 min
  • Kurtis Gabriel

    Kurtis Gabriel joins to discuss his journey, the importance of mental health and being a LGBTQIA+ ally.

    Follow Kurtis on Twitter: @kurtisgabriel and Instagram: @kurtisgabriel_

    42 min
  • John Shannon

    John Shannon joins the show on the eve of the 2020 Stanley Cup playoffs. How safe is the bubble? What will the broadcasts be like? What to expect on the ice?


    Follow John on twitter: @JShannonhl

    28 min
  • Eddie Lack

    Former NHL goalie Eddie Lack discusses his new career as a real estate agent and volunteer goalie coach at Arizona State University.


    Follow Eddie on Instagram: @eddielackrealestate

    29 min
  • Eddie Lack

    Former NHL goalie Eddie Lack discusses his career transition from playing to becoming a real estate agent and volunteer goalie coach at Arizona State.


    Follow Eddie on Instagram: @eddielackrealestate

    29 min

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Inspiring interviews and stories from around the rink by Sam Obermyer (@samober).