The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show

Today’s guest on The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show grew up in the farming community of Foam Lake, Saskatchewan. Just like many prairie kids, he developed his skills on the pond at the family farm. From Foam Lake he went on to play hockey at Notre Dame before moving on to play hockey with the Prince Albert … Continue reading Episode 040: Pat Elynuik – First NHL Shift Was Against Wayne Gretzky →

Today’s guest had the opportunity to play his early hockey in Wilcox, Saskatchewan for the Notre Dame Hounds. From hockey in Wilcox he went on to college and then he had the chance to start his professional career with the Edmonton Oilers. He also had the chance to play on many Canadian National Teams which … Continue reading Episode 039: Gord Sherven – The Notre Dame Effect →

Picture this – you’re an up and coming young goaltender entering your first year of midget hockey with high hopes. You’re told that you’re not good enough to play for the midget aaa team or the midget aa team. Not only that but you’re placed on the midget cc team. That’s the position today’s guest … Continue reading Episode 038: Stephane Beauregard – His First NHL Game Was Against The Russian Red Army →

What is it like to make it to the Stanley Cup Finals? In part 2 of our 2 part series with Rick Knickle he shares with us that long awaited journey to have a chance to play for the holy grail of hockey. We continue our discussion with hockey’s ultimate man of perseverance Rick Knickle. … Continue reading Episode 037: Rick Knickle – The Stanley Cup Finals – Part 2 →

All of us grow up with a dream of some day playing in the NHL. We’ve all heard the stats before on just how few realize their dreams of playing at that level. Today’s guest never gave up on his dream. At a young age he ventured from his native Nova Scotia to Brandon, Manitoba, … Continue reading Episode 036: Rick Knickle – Perseverance Part 1 →

The small prairie city of Melville, Saskatchewan, has many players that are either from Melville or have played for the Melville Millionaires hockey club that have gone on to play in the NHL. The list includes such greats as Sid Abel, Eddie Shore, Ron Hextall, Brian Propp and Tim Cheveldae. Today’s guest on The Heart Of … Continue reading Episode 035: Millionaire Memories – With Jamie Fiesel →

Imagine winning the Memorial Cup, the Allan Cup and the Stanley Cup. An incredible feat that very few have accomplished. Now imagine having done all of that while you’re still eligible to play junior! That’s exactly what today’s guest, Danny Lewicki was able to accomplish. In today’s episode Danny shares his incredible and turbulent hockey … Continue reading Episode 034: Danny Lewicki – Winner Of The Memorial Cup, The Allan Cup And The Stanley Cup →

Swedish goaltenders unite! In this high-speed game of hockey, playing goal is definitely not the most enviable position to play (at least that’s my opinion and I’m sticking to it). In this fast paced game it’s important for goaltenders to become even better, and today’s guest is doing his part to help make that happen. … Continue reading Episode 033: Magnus Olsson – Swedish Goaltending Coach →

Today’s guest on The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show is a writer covering the Toronto Maple Leafs for The Fischler Report and for TMLfans.ca. He’s also co-authored The Best, Worst and Biggest NHL Trades of All Time! Featuring up to date information on what’s happening with the Leafs in addition to a lively forum for … Continue reading Episode 032: Rob Del Mundo – Toronto Maple Leafs Writer →

Today’s guest on The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show has been able to accomplish what very few have done – he has been on five Calder Cup winning teams. Two as a player and three as a coach. Following up on the heels of a successful professional hockey career, John took to coaching. He … Continue reading Episode 031: John Paddock – 5 Calder Cups →