Never Far from Home

Kevin Gintoli began playing around nine, and it was my pleasure to talk to him. Our conversation spanned his days playing competitively at the youth level, through his time in the beer leagues, where all roads lead. More importantly to both of us, we were able to touch on the factor of family. He was the fourth of four siblings I have had the pleasure of interviewing, and we went into what family means to him. Enjoy.

Jimi Drinkall began playing hockey in his twenties, after attending a professional game in his local rink. He loved the physical side of the game, and found himself a home with the Ice tigers within the first year or so of trying the sport. Enjoy his many tales from starting to play, to the adversity he faced with only six members of a squad, all the way to rebuilding an organization into one of inclusivity. Jimi was a great first interview from across the pond.

Garrett Gintoli was born in to the hockey life. He talks about his first experiences within the rink, and gets in to his other timeline impacts. This one went a little off the rails, but was a fantastic interview with yet ANOTHER member of Clan Gintoli. Enjoy the latest installment.

Michele Gintoli began playing at the same time as two of her brothers, and quickly was drawn in to love the game of hockey. She talks about her storyline, which includes girls teams in her youth days, and coaching more recently. She also continues playing on a woman's team. Enjoy the many tales she slings around, as the second Gintoli to captivate the NFFH audience this week.

Peter Gintoli began playing when he was four. His family all jumped in to the sport, and the four kids playing was the first introduction that mom and dad had to the hockey scene. Things progressed from it being something fun, to the realization that he could take it somewhere, and Peter did. He talks about his lengthy career including time in High School, Juniors, College, Semi-pro, and also we dive into his time on Team USA. Enjoy his many stories.