The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show

One on one with the father of St. Louis Blues star Jaden Schwartz, Rick Schwartz.

Michael Owens is a singer and songwriter from Alberta who has created the perfect hockey anthem as a tribute to Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau. In this episode Michael tells us about his upbringing, his love for rock & roll and how the song came to be. Michael and I also reveal a special connection … Continue reading Episode 099: Michael Owens – Go Johnny Gaudreau Go! →

In this off-season conversation with New Jersey Devil’s sophomore defenceman Damon Severson, Damon shares: Blocking Ovechkin’s shot that fractured his ankle. His workout routine. What’s the CN gym? Cooking? Practical jokes. Has he touched the Stanley Cup? Download Listen in a New Window iTunes Stitcher SoundCloud Leave a Review Clammr It Subscribe via RSS Subscribe … Continue reading Episode 098: New Jersey Devil’s Damon Severson →

Today’s guest hales from the prairie town of Springside, Saskatchewan. In the off-season you could find Brett on the golf course or out fishing on the lakes of Saskatchewan. Or you might you find him just as I did, getting a little skating in before heading back to Germany where he plays wing for the … Continue reading Episode 097: I Tied My Sister To The Net: Brett Breitkreuz →

Just how far back does black hockey go in Canada? Did you know that there was once a black hockey league in Eastern Canada? Damon Kwame Mason grew up as a young black boy playing ball hockey on the streets of Toronto. His passion for hockey and for broadcasting has led him to produce the film Soul … Continue reading Episode 096: Kwame Mason – Soul On Ice: Past, Present & Future →

In today’s episode we go one on one with one of the co-founders of the greatest social media platform for hockey fans and players. From his early days playing the game of hockey, to being featured on CBCs The Dragon’s Den, Dustin shares it all in this incredible in depth interview into Shnarped! Links: Shnarped website … Continue reading Episode 095: Dustin Sproat – Shnarped →

In this episode of The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show, Lethbridge, Alberta, media personality Mark Campbell shares his fondest hockey memories. Among his greatest hockey memories is having the opportunity to play goal (he still can’t believe he volunteered for the position) without wearing a cup! The stories that Mark shares is from his … Continue reading Episode 094: Mark Campbell – The Puck Stops Here … Sometimes →

Howard’s love affair with the game of hockey started as a young boy playing hockey in the backyards and streets with his neighbours in his hometown of Pittsburgh. From the days of making nets out of old 2×4’s and chicken wire, to a love of the game that helped to develop a special bond between … Continue reading Episode 093: Howard Shapiro – The Hockey Saint →

In this episode University of Lethbridge professor Gordon Hunter shares his own hockey story from his book The Older I Get The Better I Was. In Episode 090 Gordon shared the story behind the book (you can listen to it here).  The book is a collection of hockey stories as told by people in and … Continue reading Episode 092: Gordon Hunter – My Story →

Today’s episode features Chapter 2 from Gordon Hunter’s book, “The Older I Get The Better I Was.” In this chapter radio broadcaster Brent Brooks shares his experiences as a hockey player growing up in New Brunswick. From mashed potatoes to winning the “Jackpot” at a local hockey game, Brent shares his love for this great … Continue reading Episode 091: Brent Brooks – Big And Slow With Weak Ankles →