This week AJ is joined by returning co-host 'Diamond Hands' Daniel

Amesbury along with a special in studio guest - the legendary, one of a

kind Joe Pace Jr.! The guys catch up on Ames' off season, and discuss

the 20 year-unconventional career of Joe Pace, including outrageous road

trip stories, getting traded by his own father, fun times as a teammate

with 'Diamond Hands', being a player/coach, the viral 'beer break' from

this past season, and more! You definitely do not want to miss this

one!

Connect with Joe Pace:

https://www.instagram.com/joepace_13/

Connect with AJ Galante:

https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/

Connect with 'Diamond Hands' Daniel Amesbury:

https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/

Produced by Creative Evolution Studios:

https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week AJ Galante sits down with current undefeated heavyweight boxer

and multi time amateur National Champion Ali Feliz. The guys talk about

meeting when Ali was just 8 years old, his journey sky-rocketing

through USA Boxing's amateur system, winning the USA Olympic Team

Trials, signing professionally with promotional powerhouse Top Rank, his

relationship with his undefeated pro boxing brother Fernely Feliz Jr,

and almost breaking AJ's nose at Champs Boxing Club when Ali was just

12! You do not want to miss this action packed episode with the next

big thing in heavyweight boxing and future World Champion!

Connect with Ali Feliz:

https://www.instagram.com/alii10k/

Grab Trashers Merch With Bench Clearers!

https://benchclearers.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=trashers

Connect with AJ Galante:

https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/

Produced by Creative Evolution Studios:

https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A.J. sits down with a member of the 2024 APHL Champion Hudson Valley

Vipers - Sal Safonte. The guys talk about their similar upbringings, Sal

starting hockey at 2 years old, getting sent off to military school

because of behavior issues, hating hockey to then fall back in love with

the sport and making a semi-professional team. This is an inspiring

episode about an underdog who overcame adversity, fighting for his

dream, and becoming a fan favorite and leader of his team.

Trashers Merch available with BENCHCLEARERS

https://benchclearers.com/search?options%5Bprefix%5D=last&q=trashers

Connect with Sal Safonte

https://www.instagram.com/sallybottzz_og/

Connect with AJ Galante:

https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/

Produced by Creative Evolution Studios:

https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode A.J. Galante sits down with current undefeated

heavyweight boxing prospect and longtime friend Fernely Feliz Jr. The

guys discuss how they met, navigating the early days of Fernely's

amateur career up until breaking into the pro ranks. Fernely also

discusses his love for performing from an early age, his viral social

media videos, his younger brother entering pro boxing, and much more! Do

not miss this very compelling episode!

Connect with Fernely Feliz Jr.:

https://www.instagram.com/fernely_jr/

Connect with AJ Galante:

https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/

Produced by Creative Evolution Studios:

https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode AJ sits down with Quinnipiac University Women's hockey all time points leader and current PWHL star Kelly 'Babs' Babstock. They discuss what it means to be a 'Trasher', being an MVP teammate, the evolution of women's hockey, and Babs' incredible rollercoastee '23 - '24 season- from being interrogated by Switzerland officials while playing overseas - to playing in the finals of the inaugural PWHL season finals! You DO NOT want to miss this one!

Connect with Kelly Babstock

https://www.instagram.com/bahbz8/

Connect with AJ Galante:

https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/

Connect with Daniel Amesbury:

https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/

The Republic 310:

Your go-to destination for high quality hemp products!

https://republic310.com/

Chapters:

Produced by Creative Evolution Studios:

https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AJ Galante and 'Diamond Hands' Daniel Amesbury sit down with 'Shark

Attack' Zach Calmus, one of the top bare knuckle fighters in the world!

The guys discuss and analyze the mentality of fighting, the rapid rise

of BKFC, Zach's Trashers neck tattoo and the importance of legacy. AJ

and Ames also make their official Stanley Cup Champion picks, and try to

convince Zach to change his fighting nickname! You do not want to miss

this highly entertaining episode!

#teambiosteel

Get 20% off by visiting:

https://biosteel.com/dbtrashers

https://www.instagram.com/biosteelsports/

The Republic 310:

Your go-to destination for high quality hemp products!

https://republic310.com/

Connect with Zach Calmus:

https://www.instagram.com/zachcalmustheshark/

Connect with AJ Galante:

https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/

Connect with Daniel Amesbury:

https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/

Chapters:

Produced by Creative Evolution Studios:

https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Daniel Amesbury returns to the studio with A.J. Galante in an action

packed episode! The guys discuss A.J. getting back on the ice for the

first time in over 20 years since a horrific knee injury, and what the

skate meant to him. 'Diamond Hands' tells an epic story when he was

younger, coming off the couch and making an elite lacrosse team with

zero experience. Other topics include a controversial Junior Hockey

suspension, Ames' upcoming boxing match, the NHL Playoff picture, and

more!

#teambiosteel

Get 20% off by visiting:

https://biosteel.com/dbtrashers

https://www.instagram.com/biosteelsports/

Check out Best Dam Tape for your hockey tape needs!

https://bestdamtape.com/

https://www.instagram.com/bestdamtape/

Connect with AJ Galante:

https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/

Connect with Daniel Amesbury:

https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/

Produced by Creative Evolution Studios:

https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode AJ sits down with special guest co-host and 2024 NHL

All-Star Frank Vatrano. The guys talk about their similar upbringings in

an Italian household, the bumps in the road on his way to the NHL,

becoming a veteran leader on the Anaheim Ducks, and what his future may

hold. You don't want to miss this one!

Connect with Frank Vatrano:

https://www.instagram.com/frank_vatrano/?hl=en

Visit Frank's family restaurant: Antonio's Grinders in Springfield,

Mass!

https://www.antoniosgrinders.com/

Connect with AJ Galante:

https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/?hl=en

Connect with 'Diamond Hands' Daniel Amesbury:

https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/?hl=en

#teambiosteel #teambiosteel

Get 20% off by visiting:

https://biosteel.com/dbtrashers

https://www.instagram.com/biosteelsports/

Chapters:

00:00:00 - Family Sacrifices and Success

00:03:40 - Growing up with older brothers

00:07:05 - Shooting Techniques and Skill Development

00:10:34 - College Admissions and Cheating Scandal

00:14:22 - Importance of a Support System in Sports

00:17:49 - The Emotional Journey of Being a Parent

00:21:25 - Carb-loading before a game

00:24:55 - Embracing a Defensive Role

00:28:21 - Being Mic'd Up in Hockey Games

00:31:48 - Madison Square Garden Experience and Scoring Goals

00:35:19 - Developing Young Players

00:38:46 - Mason MacTavish and the Chemistry

00:42:20 - The All-Star Game and Playing in Toronto

00:45:57 - Dallas as the Team to Beat

00:49:46 - Pressure to Win and Creating Dynasties

00:53:14 - Favorite Tattoos and Teammates

00:56:54 - Split Opinions on Grinders vs. Heroes

Produced by Creative Evolution Studios:

https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

'Diamond Hands' Daniel Amesbury has started his off-season in Colorado. Get an inside look of a typical training day for Ames which includes ice work, strength and conditioning and hitting the boxing gym.

This will be a crucial off-season for Daniel as he looks to sign with a team for the 2024-2025 Hockey season as well as monitoring offers for various combat sport events.

Connect with Daniel Amesbury:

Instagram: @ames2bury

Videography: Levi Polon

Youtube: levipfilms

Chapters:

00:00:00 - A Day in the Life of Diamond Hands

00:00:54 - Sponsor Shout-Outs

00:01:48 - A Day in the Life of Team Diamond Hands

00:02:39 - Heading to Pick Up Landon from Parker's Platoon

00:03:37 - Weekend Skating and Training

00:04:24 - Boxing Training and Fighting Strategies

00:05:32 - Siki's Impressive Goalkeeping Skills

00:06:36 - DNA Salad

00:08:09 - Training at High Altitude

00:08:59 - Training in Denver's Altitude

00:09:56 - Bo from Parker Platoon

00:10:44 - Helping Out Parker Splatoon

00:11:28 - Shout out to Bo and Parker Splatoon

00:12:15 - Sparring at Genesis Trading Academy

00:13:02 - Eating at Noodles

00:14:21 - Genesis Gym: Where Elite Athletes Train

00:15:20 - A Sixpack of Corona

Produced by Creative Evolution Studios:

https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week AJ sits down with current NCAA standout hockey players Cole

Kodsi and Mark Cheremeta, two of the founding members of Soflo hockey.

The guys discuss the league's humble beginnings, catching the attention

of NHL stars, and how a 'joke' turned into one of the most sought after

summer leagues in the Nation.

Connect with SOFLO

https://www.instagram.com/soflohockey/

Connect with Cole Kodsi

https://www.instagram.com/ckodsi27/

Connect with Mark Cheremeta and Top G Hockey

https://www.instagram.com/mark_cheremeta24/

https://www.instagram.com/topghockey/

#teambiosteel #teambiosteel

Get 20% off by visiting:

https://biosteel.com/dbtrashers

Instagram: @biosteelsports

Timestamps:

00:00:00 - Life Lessons and Sports Development

00:03:24 - The Journey to Success

00:06:41 - The Evolution of Hockey Rules

00:09:50 - The Fun of Combining Outdoor and High-Level Hockey

00:13:01 - The Gritty Rink and Taking Risks

00:16:15 - Adding a Fifth Team

00:19:29 - Plans for Future Expansion and World Tour

00:22:40 - Delegating and Expanding the Reach

00:25:47 - Mentoring Young Players

00:29:03 - Pursuing the Highest Level in Hockey

00:32:19 - The Skill Level Today

00:35:44 - NHL Playoff Predictions

00:38:47 - The Panthers as Contenders

00:42:15 - The Goalies

00:45:35 - Playing Hockey Shootouts

00:48:27 - The Power of Vision

00:51:41 - Excitement for the Summer

Produced by Creative Evolution Studios:

https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices