Never Far from Home

Dennis Borland tells his story of falling in love with the game as a fan, and when that developed into trying it for the first time. As the day came for him to suit up, he fell in love with being a goalie, and has played that position since. We talk about his unorthodox timeline, and get into an accident that left him without part of his leg. He opens up about how hockey has helped him battle through the tough times. I hope you enjoy.

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Ken Bonham shares stories from his childhood, growing up in the greater Detroit area. He talks about his family, his passion for the game that developed at a young age, and then having the game taken from him for a few years. Upon his return, he also found officiating, and what a ride that has taken him on. We also touch on his company that he helped start, and what he is doing now in retirement from reffing. Enjoy another fantastic episode riddled with passion for the game, and a hunger for the community it provides.

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Craig Fitzpatrick began as a hockey fan at a later age. He was introduced to the sport in college. For years, he was a an avid participant in watching, then he tried to skate for the first time when he was 37. Craig not only began his skating career later than most, but he did so with some visual hindrance. Enjoy the story of a man who overcame fear, and has continued to participate in the game he loves, and who has become a role model for so many.

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Steve Swenson has become more involved in the hockey world as the years have passed. Living in a small mountain town, he talks about watching the evolution of the game, and even the rink, in his local spot. Steve has also birthed an idea to start seeing some coed hockey, and we dive into that somewhat as well, and what his goals are with it. Enjoy another fantastic tale from a supporter of the game, through and through.

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Chadd Cassidy joins the podcast again to complete the timeline. We had left off just before his move back to Lake Placid (Episode 205). Enjoy the coverage and stories that come from the coach, as we explore his more recent conquests, including time at Northwood, and where he has moved onto lately. Just as with the first discussion with Chadd, we have an excellent time going back and forth, and we get into the family aspect of things as well.

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Brian Harvey got his start in hockey when he was just a young kid. Growing up in the Boston area, he fell in love with the Bruins, and remembers fondly the time of Bobby Orr, and the whole squad in the 70's and 80's. He played hockey and soccer, and talks about some of the similarities and differences in the cultures, and we touch on how he ended up in Steamboat. It wouldn't be an episode without some beer league stories, as well. Enjoy.

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Chadd Cassidy gets on the podcast, and we are able to talk about his origins, being a literal stones throw away from where the Miracle on Ice happened, through his youth career, and into his coaching days. He shares many tales along the way, and we are hoping to have a part 2 to this interview, as we have not told all the stories, even on the timeline. Before that drops, listen here, and enjoy a man not short on hockey knowledge.

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Butch Martin had some great stories, from growing up in Lake Placid, to his hockey days, his reffing, and his working situation, which included being the GM of the rink during the 1980 Miracle on Ice. Enjoy his many tales he shares from all his years. We also go into his coaching days. Butch has been, and still is, a fixture in the hockey community, and it was a pleasure to hear from him.

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Steve "Reno" Reed joined the podcast, and it was an absolutely great experience. He talks about his history with the game, including a move to Northwood School in the early seventies where he coached hockey and taught math his first year. We get into stories surrounding Northwood, the coaches and players who have come through, and of course, we touch on the 1980 Olympics. Enjoy.

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Sooner Dawson tells stories about his time growing up playing hockey in Vermont. His family was another hockey family, and when he came along, it only made sense to get him involved in the game. Sooner was lucky enough to get taken all around the globe chasing hockey, from the East Coast, to the Rockies, to India. Yes, India. Enjoy his many tales.

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