Kirk McLean is easily the most recognizable Vancouver Canucks goaltender of all-time and he chatted with Ryan and Jay about his improbable journey to the top of the NHL.

McLean's #1 is permanently cemented to the top of Rogers Arena in the team's Ring of Honour. He's one of the standout goalies of the 90's and spent time with the New Jersey Devils, Vancouver Canucks, Carolina Hurricanes, Florida Panthers and New York Rangers.

S2E3: The Rise of Kirk McLean and the 1994 Vancouver Canucks

Let Ryan Sullivan and Jay DeMerit guide you through some of the most inspirational sports stories ever told. The former Green Man and soccer legend interview the athletes themselves to learn more about their greatest successes and lowest lowest moments.

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Justin Douglas talks about how far he's come from growing up on a dairy farm to being one of the best Rugby Sevens World Cup players on earth.

S2E17: The Rise of Justin Douglas and Rugby Canada

Mike Reilly returns to the BC Lions for 2019 a recent Grey Cup champion and elite marquee name. His story is an epic one and his leadership on and off the field is evident through his strong words and attention to detail.

S2E16: The Rise of Mike Reilly

Andrew Ebbett played for a dozen teams in the AHL and NHL, including stints with Daniel and Henrik Sedin, Sidney Crosby and Shane Doan. He's since found himself enjoying a lengthy run overseas and recently returned from his first Winter Olympics appearance with Team Canada in 2018.

S2E15: The Rise of Andrew Ebbett

The two-time NBA MVP and arguably Canada's best athlete ever joins Ryan Sullivan and Jay DeMerit to talk life, basketball and the road he took to the top.

S2E14: The Rise of Steve Nash

Michael Landsberg was one of TSN's original anchors and has since hosted 5,000 episodes of Sportsdesk (now known as Sportscentre), along with Off the Record and is now one of the biggest advocates for mental health in the country.

S2E3: The Rise of Kirk McLean and the 1994 Vancouver Canucks

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