Sticks and Taps

Sticks and Taps - Season 2 - Ep. 8 - December 17th, 2021

Hockey talk and a bit of the Irish craic with NHL Historian/Author Liam Maguire and Go Hockey Media's Paul C. Cuthbert.

Today Liam and Paul open up with all the Covid chaos, the sudden resignation of Paul Maurice, Bettman reduces Spezza's suspension, Ovechkin on the hunt for the power-play goal scoring lead and the Habs winning a game (with no fans of course).

Liam takes us back to "This Day in Hockey" for some more Gretzky magic on December 17th and some special NHL birthdays.

Paul then takes us through "This Week in Irish History" before the lads close out the show as always with an Irish toast on a personal note for Liam's friend and musician Les Emmerson of "5 Man Electrical Band"

Stay healthy! Get it in to ya! Gidday! Slàinte!

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Sticks and Taps - Season 2 - Ep. 7 - December 10th, 2021

Hockey talk and a bit of the Irish craic with NHL Historian/Author Liam Maguire and Go Hockey Media's Paul C. Cuthbert.

Today Liam and Paul open up tales of Paul's recent trip to New Orleans and Liam's upcoming live shows before discussing New York Rangers Jacob Trouba's recent big hits, Spezza's suspension and the Leafs/Jets game, hitting in the NHL, officiating, Turks' tough Rangers, tales of Bill (Ogie) Goldthorpe, all the latest coaching and front office moves, what's up with Arizona, is Quebec calling and are the Minnesota Wild for real?

Liam takes us back to "This Day in Hockey" to acknowledge the Montreal Canadiens and Montreal Maroons first game on December 10th, 1924 and some amazing December 10th stats from "The Great One" Wayne Gretzky.

Paul and Liam close out the show as always with an Irish toast on a personal note for Paulie with the passing of his Irish Uncle Gerry and a tale about the "Shamrock Painters."

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Sticks and Taps - Season 2 - Ep. 6 - November 12th, 2021

Hockey talk and a bit of the Irish craic with NHL Historian/Author Liam Maguire and Go Hockey Media's Paul C. Cuthbert.

Today Liam and Paul open up with some small talk again on health, workouts and tattoos before diving into the Isles Covid troubles during the opening of UBS Arena and ahead of tonight's game against cross-town rivals, the Rangers. The guys then look to the cause of McDavid's point scoring streak coming to an end against the Stars, who looked real good in their 4-1 win, Sutter's Flames stay hot, thoughts on the Olympic sweaters for Canada and USA before Liam gives us the background of the Toronto Maple Leaf logo.

Liam takes us back to "This Day in Hockey" to acknowledge Chris Chelios passing Phil Housley for career games played by American born players.

The Irish Connection of the week features a story about Bobby Kirk who was born in Doagh, County Antrim, moved to Manitoba and in addition to a 12 year pro hockey run that featured a one year stint with the Rangers, won the 1957 Memorial Cup as a coach. Liam explains that back home in Ireland a prestigious field hockey tournament called the Kirk Cup was named after his family and a very famous Irish song called "The West Awakes" was always played before the final match.

Paul and Liam close out the show as always with an Irish toast wishing everyone stateside a Happy Thanksgiving and raising a glass to a few birthdays of close mates!

Stay healthy! Get it in to ya! Gidday! Slàinte!

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Sticks and Taps - Season 2 - Ep. 5 - November 12th, 2021

Hockey talk and a bit of the Irish craic with NHL Historian/Author Liam Maguire and Go Hockey Media's Paul C. Cuthbert.

Today Liam and Paul open up with staying healthy and Senior Hockey before discussing the health of the Senators and lean into a recap of Thursday's games, Zach Fucale's shutout, Boston's emotional tribute to Colby Cave, Draitsatl on a tear, the Duck's Troy Terry and the development of young players. There's also a segway into Ontario drinking laws and Irish weddings along the way

The lads run through the Hockey Hall of Fame class and afterwards Liam takes us back to "This Day in Hockey" about the Maple Leaf Garden and Paul shares a story about his visit to Toronto 30 years ago.

The Irish Connection of the week features Owen "Liam" Nolan and we find out about the time Paul lived in Colorado the year the Nordiques became the Avs and won the Stanley Cup.

Liam closes out the show with a Irish toast to our veterans after Remembrance and Veterans Day and the family of Colby Cave.

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Sticks and Taps - Season 2 - Ep. 4 - October 29th, 2021

Hockey talk and a bit of the Irish craic with NHL Historian/Author Liam Maguire and Go Hockey Media's Paul C. Cuthbert.

Today Liam and Paul open honoring our vets ahead of Remembrance and Veterans Day and the story of the Poppy, get tough on the Habs, Tkachuk Captaincy, the best in the NHL right now, Tony DeAngelo's 2nd chance in Carolina and the Eichel trade.

Afterwards Liam takes us back to "This Day in Hockey" to for a story that coincides with Brock Nelson and Patrice Bergeron's 4 goals each night on Thursday.

Liam closes out the show with a personal Irish toast to a good friend who recently passed on.

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Sticks and Taps - Season 2 - Ep. 3 - October 29th, 2021

Hockey talk and a bit of the Irish craic with NHL Historian/Author Liam Maguire and Go Hockey Media's Paul C. Cuthbert.

Today Liam and Paul open with the good music they grew up with, spend a moment on the Habs then have a serious discussion about the Chicago Blackhawks investigation.

Afterwards Liam takes us back to "This Day in Hockey" to when the NHL All-Star game originated, before wrapping up with some thoughts on Mark Messier and the release of his new book, then onto the new movie "Belfast" coming out in November where Liam shares a tale or two about his visits there before the guys share a classic Irish, pre-wedding toast, from some young Irish lads before Paul and Liam make a toast of their own.

Stay healthy! Get it in to ya! Gidday! Slàinte!

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Hockey talk and a bit of the Irish craic with NHL Historian/Author Liam Maguire and Go Hockey Media's Paul C. Cuthbert.

Today Liam and Paul discuss the famous Summit Series and the dawn of international hockey competition, Liam doesn't give the Russians much of a chance at the Olympics in February to say the least, can Connor McDavid put up 200 points in a season, Liam tells us how to fix the Habs and before their Irish toast to Mike Bossy and more, the lads take you to a small town in Northern Ireland called Banbridge, the home of former NHL'er, Sid Finney.

Stay healthy! Get it in to ya! Gidday! Slàinte!

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Hockey talk and a bit of the Irish craic with NHL Historian/Author Liam Maguire and Go Hockey Media's Paul C. Cuthbert.

All new! The lads are back! Today Liam and Paul reunite for an all new season of Sticks and Taps. The NHL opens up a brand new "normal" season with a new expansion team, new TV deals, player contracts, expectations and more.

For the Irish toast, Liam and Paul raise it up to "The Quiet Man" and one of the longest movie fight scenes in history!

Stay healthy! Get it in to ya! Gidday! Slàinte!

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Hockey Talk and a bit of the Irish craic with NHL Historian/Author Liam Maguire and Go Hockey Media's Paul C. Cuthbert. Step up to the bar and let's talk some hockey! It's time for Sticks and Taps.

The lads return to the pub to talk about NHL hockey at the halfway mark of the season with quick takes on if a Canadian city can win the Cup this year, the state of Liam's Habs, the Great 8 Alexander Ovechkin passing Phil Esposito on the all-time goal scoring list followed up with a great Esposito story from Liam and a flashback to the Rocket Richard St. Patrick's Day Riot in Montreal.

The lads closed the show as they always do with an Irish toast to friends, family and the late Walter Gretzky and the fellas fare thee well with a classic Irish song by Phil Coulter, "The Town I Loved So Well."

Have a wonderful and safe St. Patrick's Day!

Until the next one, Slainte!

Paul and Liam.

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Hockey Talk and a bit of the craic with NHL Historian/Author Liam Maguire and Go Hockey Media's Paul C. Cuthbert. Step up to the bar and let's talk some hockey! It's time for Sticks and Taps.

After a long break, the lads reopen the pub to talk about many happy returns including Liam lacing up the skates again, the upcoming World Juiniors tournament and the NHL return to play in January 2021.

Paul and Liam close the show with Christmas Eve memories and then raise their customary Irish toast to the recent passing of Pauls' Uncle Jim and the untimely, line of duty passing of Officer Marc Hovingh of the Ontario Provincial Police Department.

Thank you for listening. A very healthy and Happy Christmas, Holidays and New Year's to you and yours.

Slainte!

Paul and Liam.

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