The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show

Today’s guest on The Heart Of The Rink Hockey had a very successful hockey career with the opportunity to win three cups in his home town of Winnipeg, Manitoba when he played goal for the Winnipeg Jets. It was back in the days of the old World Hockey Association, which was in existence from 1972 … Continue reading Episode 020: Joe Daley – Three Cups In Winnipeg →

The history of the Melville Millionaires hockey club is rich with many hockey greats getting their start in this small Saskatchewan town. They include the likes of Ron Hextall, Eddie Shore, Chris Kunitz, Brian Propp, Kelly Buchberger and many, many more. There is one family from this community that really stands out when it comes to hockey … Continue reading Episode 019: Millionaires Memories – With Don Abel & Ted Lindsay →

Today’s guest on The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show grew up in North Battleford, Saskatchewan. Our guest learned the importance of responsibility at an early age when his father died. His love of the game took him from North Battleford to Moose Jaw where he played for the Moose Jaw Canucks, an affiliate team for … Continue reading Episode 018: Emile Francis – Hockey, Gangsters And The Hockey Hall Of Fame →

Today’s guest on The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show had a very successful career as a goaltender in the NHL. He grew up in Alberta playing street hockey with his older brothers, and just like many young kids in that situation he was allowed to play with them – if he played in net. Let’s … Continue reading Episode 017: Jamie McLennan – The Importance Of Support →

To a WHL player, few things are as important as getting drafted by an NHL club. During his draft year However, now he’s back and as determined as ever to make a difference and play a leading role on his club the Kelowna Rockets of the Western Hockey League. Today’s guest on The Heart Of … Continue reading Episode 016: Carter Rigby – Battling On →

Today’s guest on The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show was born in Calgary, Alberta and spent most of his early years growing up in Regina, Saskatchewan.  A chance meeting where he shared a story about one of the greatest hockey brawls of all time that had happened when he was a teenage boy when … Continue reading Episode 015: Dick Irvin – Over 30 Years On Hockey Night In Canada →

From his early days doing play by play in his home town of Campbellton, New Brunswick he went on to become the voice of the Toronto Maple Leafs and then out west where he was the voice of the Calgary Flames for more than 30 seasons. In today’s episode of The Heart Of The Rink … Continue reading Episode 014: Peter Maher – “You Can Put It In The Win Column” →

Dave’s skill playing goal took him to the NCAA and CHL level. He’s still very much connected to junior hockey doing being an analyst for CBS, ESPN and the NHL Network. He continues to be heavily involved in the on-ice perspective of the game as a coaching education program instructor with USA Hockey. He also has … Continue reading Episode 013: Dave Starman – The Love Of The Game Of Hockey →

working his craft as play by play announcer in hopes that maybe some day it would be him doing the play by play from the press box. Dan O’Connor always new that being a broadcaster was what he wanted to do. He followed the dream. That dream took him to Saskatchewan where he would be the voice … Continue reading Episode 012: Dan O’Connor – Living The Dream As The Voice Of The Prince George Cougars →

Today’s guest on The Heart Of The Rink Hockey Show developed an interest in broadcasting at an early age and he does the play by play for not one, but FOUR teams. In this episode to discuss his upbringing in the prairie hockey town of Melville, Saskatchewan, his love and respect for the great game … Continue reading Episode 011: Benny Walchuk – GX94 Voice For The SJHL & MJHL →