Never Far from Home

Jon Winkelblech has spent his whole life involved in the game of hockey. He played, and began reffing the first year he could don the zebra sweater. While splitting his time was difficult, it allowed him opportunities to continue in the game he loved that may not have otherwise presented themselves. He is still involved in the game. Enjoy his stories.

Walshy grew up in a hockey house. From a young age he was at the rink watching his dad ref, and eventually he found himself playing goalie. He still tends net today, and his passion has not dwindled for the game that has given him so many family members.

Brent "Benny" Tollar has been involved with hockey since he was born into it in Minnesota. He convinced his parents to finally let him play when he was a squirt, and his passion for the game drove him to play through college. He began coaching after, and has been involved in numerous capacities inside the game since. He has great stories to tell. Enjoy.

Zac has been in the hockey community since he was born in Calgary, though he began playing when his family moved to Brighton, CO. He continued to play through college, before coaching became his connection to the game. Enjoy his stories.

Ryan Dingle was born in to the hockey community. He had a robust career that included a National Championship with DU, and many years of pro hockey in both North America and Europe. He speaks on some of the tales in this edition of Never Far from Home.