The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show

Before turning pro today’s guest began his junior career close to his home town of Neudorf by playing for the Junior A Melville Millionaires of the SJHL. He had an outstanding season for the Millionaire’s recording 75 goals and 92 assists in just 67 games. In that same season he was named league Rookie of … Continue reading Episode 050: Millionaire Memories – With Brian Propp →

Due to his size, you might say that today’s guest was almost “Forced” to take on the role as “Protector” or “Enforcer.” In fact, in one of his first fights against someone much older and experienced than himself, in just one punch he knocked out most of the teeth of his opponent and also knocked him … Continue reading Episode 049: Archie Henderson – Size Matters →

Once in a while a person comes along who just seems to “Fit.” A person who is what I would call a “Get it done”, kind of guy. Bearcat Murray is definitely one of those guys. Jim or “Bearcat” as he’s most known by, grew up in Okotoks, Alberta, where he still lives today. Bearcat takes … Continue reading Episode 048: Jim “Bearcat” Murray – One Of A Kind →

At a towering five and a half feet tall, you might find it difficult to think that today’s guest was a force to be reckoned with. Born and raised in Foam Lake, Saskatchewan, he made his way to the Flin Flon Bombers of the Western Canadian Hockey League. During his two seasons with the Bombers … Continue reading Episode 047: Dennis Polonich – Tenacious And Determined →

Every once in a while somebody creates something that totally revolutionizes the way a particular task is completed. Hockey equipment has become stronger and lighter allowing player’s to become faster than they’ve ever been. To my knowledge though, nothing has been introduced to the game of hockey that will actually facilitate enhanced skill development and … Continue reading Episode 046: Danny Benson – The Drill Book →

Of all the positions you can play in hockey, in my opinion, goaltender’s have got to be the coolest. They rarely leave the ice during the game (that is unless your the backup) and they get to add some flair to their mask’s.  (check out the link below). In today’s episode Warren shares some amazing … Continue reading Episode 045: Warren Skorodenski – The Man Behind The Mask →

Today’s guest on The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show met John Paris Jr, in a chance meeting at a library in Nova Scotia. John’s personality drew him in and they commenced a conversation that lasted for hours. John’s story is a beautiful one that goes far beyond John becoming the first black professional coach. … Continue reading Episode 044: Robert Ashe – Co-Author of They Called Me Chocolate Rocket →

Today’s guest grew up in the small prairie community of Speers, Saskatchewan. He had his first taste of playing on an indoor ice surface in the town of Hafford, Saskatchewan, about 10 miles away. A chance meeting with one of his early hockey idols, Gordie Howe, really lit a spark in Morris. He began praying … Continue reading Episode 043: Morris Lukowich – Gordie Howe And Other Great Memories →

It wasn’t easy for today’s guest to cheer for his hometown Buffalo Sabres. Once known as a force to be reckoned with, the Sabres had fallen on hard times and brought in the legendary  Scotty Bowman to try and turn things around. Unfortunately, that didnt help and our guest’s brother convinced Mike to turn his attention … Continue reading Episode 042: Mike Augello – Hi, It’s Mike In Buffalo →

There are times in life when you meet someone special who has a profound affect on your life. That was the case with today’s guest. He grew upon in Springfield, Massachusetts, and learned a lot of valuable lessons from NHL legend Eddie Shore. Their first interaction though ended up being a moment when Dave (as … Continue reading Episode 041: Dave Keaney – Lessons I Learned From Eddie Shore →