Never Far from Home

Bill Mandigo grew up playing hockey, and had a great head start, as his father was a player himself. We delve into a few of his stories from his time spent playing, but things ramp up when the conversation shifts to coaching. His stories span time spent at a number of different schools, before he finally landed at Middlebury. His coaching has spanned decades, and his tales are just as impressive as the number. Enjoy.

Bill Beaney Grew up in Lake Placid. He was skating from the age of two or three, and forged a love of the game in one of the most prolific sporting communities in America. He tells tales of his competitive playing days, including a four year stint at UNH. Our conversation also heads into his robust coaching career, and the many connections and relationships he has made through his time as a bench boss. Enjoy.

Jessi Pierce became fascinated with hockey, and the rink, at a young age. She grew up a fan, but became more heavily involved her senior year of high school, when she was the statistician for her high school team. We go in to the tales of her time in college, running around between her 18 internships, then head through her path that lead her back to Minnesota, and eventually in to her job with the NHL. Enjoy.

Matt Billman got introduced to hockey in the roller rink, and found an immediate love for the game. He quickly realized he was destined for the ice, after an encounter with an olympic sized rink, and his story was only just beginning. We discuss his time as a competitive player, through his college years, his stint working for the UFC, some coaching, and of course we tie it all together with the beer leagues. Enjoy.

Brandon Enroth had his addiction to hockey begin when he started watching the game. He talks about going to his first Capitals game with his dad, and the love of the sport that was born from it. He played some roller and street hockey as a kid, and began ice in high school. His tales span his years as a fan, to those playing competitively, and of course, his journey to the beer league. Enjoy.