The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show

University of Lethbridge professor Gordon Hunter has compiled an incredible collection of hockey stories from the Lethbridge area that is sure to entertain. Gordon was born in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, and grew up on the outdoor rinks of Saskatoon. In fact, it wasn’t until he was peewee age that he had a chance to play … Continue reading THOTR090: Gordon Hunter – The Older I Get The Better I Was →

Today’s guest developed a love for the game of hockey at an early age growing up in New Jersey. Mike shares what it was like going to his first NHL game with his father at MSG; to watch his dad’s Rangers take on Mike’s team the Philadelphia Flyers. Mike was one of those kids that would do … Continue reading Episode 089: Mike Morreale – Staff Writer For The NHL.com →

Born and raised in Detroit, Michigan, Mark shares some of his fondest hockey memories including; and Mark began skating at the age of 2 pushing a chair around a pond and is one of four children born to Gordie and Colleen Howe. Mark and brother Marty played much of their hockey together, from minor hockey … Continue reading Episode 088: Mark Howe – The Influence Of A Father →

On today’s episode I share an email from listener of the show Mr Tom Heinrich. Tom lists seven things about the game that he absolutely loves. I also take time to talk about a time when I met the great Gordie Howe and an email exchange with his son (and hopeful guest) Mark. Stay tuned. … Continue reading Episode 087: Tom Heinrich – Why I Love Hockey →

Today’s guest is the current coach and GM of the AJHL’s Lloydminster Bobcats. His career in the Alberta Junior Hockey League has been quite incredible, especially if you consider that he never even put on a pair of skates until he was nineteen years old as a member of the Calgary police service. His coaching … Continue reading Episode 086: Garry Van Hereweghe – Legendary AJHL Coach & GM →

Born deaf, this Ontario born guest developed a love for the game of hockey at a very early age. In fact, he started skating before he was able to talk. From the ponds of Ontario to playing hockey in Europe, Casey shares some of his fondest hockey memories including what it was like to win … Continue reading Episode 085: Casey O’Brien – Persistence and Perseverance →

Today’s guest is an accomplished play by play man currently serving the hockey world via the Game Time Radio network. He has a wealth of experience behind the microphone having covered games for the Western Hockey League’s Saskatoon Blades, the Yorkton Terriers of the Saskatchewan Junior Hockey League and currently the Notre Dame Hounds. Randy … Continue reading Episode 084: Randy Atkinson – The Great Joy Of Play By Play →

Today’s guest was part of the one of the greatest junior team’s in hockey history, the Edmonton Oil Kings, winning a Memorial Cup playing alongside Glen Sather and Pat Quinn. After finishing is junior career Gregg went on to play in the minors before coming a coach in the minor leagues. Gregg shares some of … Continue reading Episode 083: Gregg Pilling – Memorial Cup Champion →

In today’s episode my own personal experience with bullying in hockey that led me to quit playing the game. This was not easy for me to share but I felt that I needed to share this story with you. You’ll also hear another story about bullying in hockey in Ontario, Canada. If you’d like to connect … Continue reading Episode 082: Frank Block – Bullying In Hockey →

Today’s guest is a news anchor from Syracuse, New York, and is also the author of The Puck Hog. Christie got her first introduction to the game of hockey after her seven year old son decided that he wanted to be a hockey player. Christie’s daughter took up the game of hockey as well, and The … Continue reading Episode 081: Christie Casciano – The Puck Hog →