Never Far from Home

Shane Willis joined the podcast, and we were able to explore his story from his beginnings as a kid playing in a small town, to his big move to play around his bantam seasons, and of course, we follow the journey to his NHL days. Shane was great in sharing his experiences, and mixing in commentary on some interesting topics surrounding the sport. I hope you enjoy his many tales!

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This is a fathers day edition of NFFH, and it was a fantastic chat with Bob and Tom Chmielewski. There are some of the normal questions you hear about how they were involved with the rink, but I have a cohost on this one who asks some questions about mutual friends, and the impact that relationships have had on both Bob and Tom, but especially Tom as he made his way through his career. Enjoy this special treat.

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Matt Herr has been involved in hockey since he was a young kid. We explored his timeline of involvement within this episode, with promises of a second, more story-filled episode to come! That being said, I did not neglect my duties as a host, and he shares some wonderful tales about hockey, the many rinks he has been to, and even gets into an overseas incident that had him sweating. Enjoy!

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Matt Mackey has been in love with hockey since watching his first pro game live. He became involved with the sport as soon as he could, and we talk about how the rink has been one of the most constant things in his life, through all the ups and downs he has experienced. Even today, be it adult league, or cheering on the Capitals, Matt remains involved. Enjoy the many tales he has to share!

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Zach Nichols began playing hockey later in his teenage years, and holds on to the dream of playing professional to this day! We talk about his love of the game, and how he has continued to grow it through the years. Enjoy his many tales, including about his stint in Steamboat, and his ensuing travel to Grand Junction to go to school, where he partook in the first year of CMU's team. Enjoy his many stories connected to the game that is a big part of who he is today.

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Bobby Cervone grew up in hockey, and has wanted to stay involved with the game as much as he could. That led him to working at a hockey store for a piece of time. We explore his beginnings, all the way through college, and of course, we cover what he is doing today. Enjoy another great episode filled with content that will scratch the itch of every hockey nerd out there.

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Jim Stanaway has been a hockey guy his whole life. In this first discussion (Second to come later in the month), we talk about his career path, and some of the decisions that led him down the road he now travels. And he sure does travel. He has gone coast to coast for his company, Goalies INC, training young netminders, and relying on his own history to do so. Enjoy the first episode of two with a real character.

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Lute Chell has been a hockey fan for a very long time. He had some playing experience, and shares some stories from his playing time, and of course, we get into his fandom, which has taken off. He was at UND for the '87 National Championship, and tells some tales from there as well. Recently, Lute has been a fan of the Seattle franchise set to take the ice next season. He, amongst others, are leading a new podcast talking about the new team. Enjoy his tales.

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Mike Garris grew up a goalie, but he is so much more than the stigma associated with them. Jokes aside, we talk about his introduction to hockey, how he grew to love the game, and he shares stories about how he stays involved to this day. Mike and I were chatting in the Five Hole pro shop, his current work site, and we had an absolute ball of a time. Enjoy the many laughs we share.

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John Barr didn't really dive into hockey until his mid to late twenties, but when he did, it was with everything he had. He now plays three or more times a week, and was a big advocate for bringing the NHL to Seattle. We talk about his efforts to help the city get an NHL club, and of course we mix in some stories of his playing as well. Enjoy the tales of a man who fell in love with the sport, and has since helped grow it on every level.

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