The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show

Growing up on the prairies of Saskatchewan, today’s guest learned how to skate on the ponds of Duff. He ended up playing every position in the game of hockey, including goal. He would eventually turn his sights towards being a hockey official. On today’s episode Gubba shares some of his fondest stories including the one about … Continue reading Episode 080: Craig “Gubba” Geisler – From A Ref’s Perspective →

In game six of the Stanley Cup Finals vs the Detroit Red Wings Bob suffered the broken leg early in the game, he returned for overtime where he scored the game winning goal which forced game seven in the series which the Leafs won 4 – 0. It was his third of four Stanley … Continue reading Episode 079: Bob Baun – Leaf’s Legend →

Scoop has been covering this great game for many years. In today’s episode he shares some of his fondest hockey memories including the Philadelphia Flyers winning back to back Stanley Cups, the infamous “They’re going home,” when the Russians left the ice and fond memories of the late Fred Shero. For more on Scoop you … Continue reading Episode 078: Scoop Cooper – The Broadstreet Bullies →

Today’s guest has had an amazing career. He served has head scout for the 1980 Miracle on Ice hockey team and head coach for the squad in 1984. He has been the coach or assistant coach on numerous national junior and men’s squads including the silver medal winning men’s hockey team at the Salt Lake City winter … Continue reading Episode 077: Lou Vairo – USA Hockey Legend →

When you’re on the media side of the game of hockey you can grow attached to the team that you’re covering. Sometimes the relationship grows to the point that you can become part of the fabric of the team. Such is the case with today’s guest Dave Eminian. Dave has been covering the Peoria Rivermen … Continue reading Episode 076: Dave Eminian – 30 Years Covering The Peoria Rivermen →

Hockey moms aren’t crazy … well, maybe just a little bit. That’s the title of the book authored by today’s guest. Jody grew up in the hockey state of Minnesota and she’s the mother of four children and a grandmother to five. The hockey journey for Jody started when one of her children brought a … Continue reading Episode 075: Jody Anderson – Hockey Moms Aren’t Crazy →

Congratulations to Brooks Fleury of Melville, Saskatchewan. Brooks not only won the autographed jersey but he also received twenty autographed custom hockey cards as well; enough for his whole hockey team. FYI – I will be taking a break until the New Year to finish some renovations (we were flooded in the summer time). If … Continue reading Episode 074: Brian Propp Jersey Giveaway Winner Is … →

Today’s guest is one of the greatest goaltenders of all time. He was born in the prairie community of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. At the ripe young age of sixteen he joined the Canadian Army to serve in the second world war. He returned from the war to play junior in Prince Albert before moving on … Continue reading Episode 073: Johnny Bower – Leaf’s Legend →

I am super excited to have today’s guest on the show. Not only is passionate about the great game of hockey, but he’s also a fan of show. He used to skate between the wheel ruts in back alley’s and also on the tennis courts that were transformed into hockey rinks in Chicago. He also … Continue reading Episode 072: Dennis Anderson – $10 Figure Skates →

In today’s episode it’s just you and me. In this episode I share with you my love for the game of hockey including watching my father coach hockey and also the proud moments of watching my son play this great game. Links: Brian Propp Jersey Giveaway here              The Heart … Continue reading Episode 071: Frank Block – My Love For The Game Of Hockey →