A weekly podcast that examines the world of hockey by reviewing and taking a deep dive into books written about the game.
As the week with Jamie McLennan and Best Seat closes I think the best image to leave you with is him and his Masterton Trophy he got after his comeback from bacterial meningitis in 1998
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/The-Best-Seat-In-The-House-By-Jamie-McLennan-and-Ian-Mendes-e10f5k7
Noodles found himself as Roberto Luongo’s back up w/Florida Panthers in 05-06 and thanks to a TSN segment we got to see him run Luongo over with a Zamboni...we discuss of course👇
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/The-Best-Seat-In-The-House-By-Jamie-McLennan-and-Ian-Mendes-e10f5k7
What made Best Seat In the House great is Jamie McLennan’s stories. Like when he rode a cop car to his NHL debut with the New York Islanders and was still late and Ray Ferraro reminded him when the game started
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/The-Best-Seat-In-The-House-By-Jamie-McLennan-and-Ian-Mendes-e10f5k7
New episode is up! This week we get into Jamie McLennan’s book Best Seat In the House, it’s a great collection of stories and one you can’t put down. We dive into a few of those stories👇
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/The-Best-Seat-In-The-House-By-Jamie-McLennan-and-Ian-Mendes-e10f5k7
As the title suggests one of the best seats in a hockey arena is the end of the bench where the backup goaltender sits. Jamie McLennan was a long time stalwart backup and sometimes starting goaltender in the NHL over 11 seasons in the NHL, this book is his stories of the moments and personalities th...
Not all of the cards profiled in Hockey Card Stories are errors, or have crazy stories. Bobby Orr’s final card in the 78-79 O-Pee-Chee set is a great tribute to the man and his career
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Hockey-Card-Stories-True-Tales-From-Your-Favorite-Players-By-Ken-Reid-evuv6s
One of the best in Hockey Card Stories is how Don Cherry ended up with a red tie on his 74’ O-Pee-Chee. He swears it was blue & would never have worn that tie...I agree with Grapes
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Hockey-Card-Stories-True-Tales-From-Your-Favorite-Players-By-Ken-Reid-evuv6s
One of the best anecdotes in Hockey Card Stories is long time goaltender John Garrett and how a Colisee hotdog got into his pads during a game...of course we discussed that one👇
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Hockey-Card-Stories-True-Tales-From-Your-Favorite-Players-By-Ken-Reid-evuv6s
As Ken Reid describes in Hockey Card Stories...Larmer is Ludzik, Ludzik is Larmer. It’s one of my favorites from the book! We discuss that and other card errors in the latest👇
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Hockey-Card-Stories-True-Tales-From-Your-Favorite-Players-By-Ken-Reid-evuv6s
Episode 11 is ready! This week is a lot of fun as we discuss Ken Reid’s first book Hockey Card Stories. It’s a great homage to cards and the game as a whole. It’s a must read for sure!
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Hockey-Card-Stories-True-Tales-From-Your-Favorite-Players-By-Ken-Reid-evuv6s
Do you remember the feeling of ripping open a wax pack of cards and searching through them for your favorite players? Ken Reid does and in this book not only brings you back to that feeling, but he tells you the stories behind some of those great cards from the players themselves. It’s hockey gold...
This quote by Kaleb says it all. It really describes the major theme of Crossroads. In this week’s episode we discuss just how much before and after the crash shaped Kaleb
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Crossroads-My-Story-of-Tragedy-and-Resilience-as-a-Humboldt-Bronco-By-Kaleb-Dahlgren-evii4i
Sorry it’s been a while, but after a little break I’ve got the new Episode ready! This week we’re going over Crossroads by Kaleb Dahlgren and I hope you take a sec to hear about this powerful book!
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Crossroads-My-Story-of-Tragedy-and-Resilience-as-a-Humboldt-Bronco-By-Kaleb-Dahlgren-evii4i
Kaleb Dahlgren was like many young players across Canada in Junior hockey chasing his dream of playing hockey at a high level when tragedy struck. Kaleb’s road to get to that point, during, and after are a great story and go well beyond the game. It’s a book that makes you think, cheer, and feel...
In the summer of 2011 Montador inked a multi-million dollar/multi-year deal w/Chicago Blackhawks. He finally got the big deal with a winner, but he’d only play 52 gms with the club in 1 season
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Game-Change-The-Life-and-Death-of-Steve-Montador-By-Ken-Dryden-eu4d9r
To finish the 08-09 season, Steve found himself traded to the Boston Bruins at the deadline to help bolster them for the playoffs. He’d only play 24 gms before moving on
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Game-Change-The-Life-and-Death-of-Steve-Montador-By-Ken-Dryden-eu4d9r
After 3 strong seasons with the Florida Panthers including his career high pts total of 23, Montador joined the Anaheim Ducks for a season notching 20 points in a solid campaign
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Game-Change-The-Life-and-Death-of-Steve-Montador-By-Ken-Dryden-eu4d9r
After his trade to the Florida Panthers, Steve found regular playing time and a home. He played 196 games and started to establish his reputation as a solid NHL defender
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Game-Change-The-Life-and-Death-of-Steve-Montador-By-Ken-Dryden-eu4d9r
While it looked like Steve was going to crack the lineup on a regular basis, in 05-06 he was traded to after 7 games we discuss that impact in this week’s Ep👇
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Game-Change-The-Life-and-Death-of-Steve-Montador-By-Ken-Dryden-eu4d9r
Montador, was undrafted going into his last season of junior. He ended up having a great season with the Peterborough Petes Hockey Club leading to a contract with the Calgary Flames
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Game-Change-The-Life-and-Death-of-Steve-Montador-By-Ken-Dryden-eu4d9r
Ep 9 of Season 2 is up for your listening pleasure. This week we look at Game Change by Ken Dryden. It’s an important read and I hope you enjoy my take
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Game-Change-The-Life-and-Death-of-Steve-Montador-By-Ken-Dryden-eu4d9r
Steve Montador’s death at age 35 in 2015 was a shock to the hockey world. The revelation that he had CTÉ was even more of a shock as it forced hockey to take a look at why a young man such as Steve would have developed the neurological disease. Hall of Fame goaltender Ken Dryden asks the tough qu...
This picture sums up the theme of the book for author Murray. He wanted to be a hockey player like his dad and then as time went by realized he just wanted to be like him
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/9-Lessons-I-Learned-From-My-Father-By-Murray-Howe-etk3p8
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One of the best stories in the book is when Murray tells of taking Gordie to Waskesiu, SK where he spent so many fun times to include his honeymoon
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/9-Lessons-I-Learned-From-My-Father-By-Murray-Howe-etk3p8
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In the book 9 Lessons, Murray Howe (the boy in the hockey gear) said he learned that from his dad that family is gold, treasure them. You can see why in this picture
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/9-Lessons-I-Learned-From-My-Father-By-Murray-Howe-etk3p8
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It’s Mr. Hockey’s birthday! Born March 31st 1928, Gordie’s 88 yrs of life was about selflessness and giving back. This week’s Ep is a celebration of his life👇
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/9-Lessons-I-Learned-From-My-Father-By-Murray-Howe-etk3p8
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Gordie always wanted to make sure that when fans met him it was special and they all got an autograph. He’d spend hours signing cards to have ready to pass out
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/9-Lessons-I-Learned-From-My-Father-By-Murray-Howe-etk3p8
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Gordie loved to fish. Murray explained in the book that Mr. Hockey never spent his money on much except for a new fishing rod here and there
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/9-Lessons-I-Learned-From-My-Father-By-Murray-Howe-etk3p8
Detroit Red Wings
In Murray Howe’s book about his dad, he describes his dedication to his mother Colleen. I think this picture might sum up how much she meant to him
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/9-Lessons-I-Learned-From-My-Father-By-Murray-Howe-etk3p8
Detroit Red Wings
Wayne Gretzky met his hero Gordie Howe at age 10. He said of the meeting Mr. Hockey he was every bit as great as I thought he was. It was the start of a great friendship
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/9-Lessons-I-Learned-From-My-Father-By-Murray-Howe-etk3p8
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Ted Lindsay said that Gordie was alway ready to go. If he needed a rest sometimes he’d simply kneel in front of the bench for a few seconds and was ready for another full shift
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/9-Lessons-I-Learned-From-My-Father-By-Murray-Howe-etk3p8
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Just hit the button on this week’s Episode! Had a lot of fun talking about how great Mr. Hockey was through the eyes of his son Murray. Give it a listen!
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/9-Lessons-I-Learned-From-My-Father-By-Murray-Howe-etk3p8
Detroit Red Wings
Gordie Howe’s youngest son Murray wanted to be the best hockey player in the world like his dad. But as time went on he realized he wanted to be just like his dad and being the greatest of them all had little to do with hockey. We discuss Murray’s homage to his dad and the legend that is Mr. Hoc...
In 2018 Jocelyne and Monique finally saw their Olympic dreams come true and their sacrifices validated as they and Team USA won the 🥇for the first time since 1998
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Dare-to-Make-History-Chasing-a-Dream-and-Fighting-for-Equity-By-Jocelyne-and-Monique-Lamoureux-et1dof
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The negotiations with USA Hockey were a bit contentious, but in the US women prevailed signing a new support package just in time for the Lamoureuxs to make the World Championships
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Dare-to-Make-History-Chasing-a-Dream-and-Fighting-for-Equity-By-Jocelyne-and-Monique-Lamoureux-et1dof
Before the 17’ World Championships, Jocelyne and Monique led the US women in a fight to receive fair and equal support from USA Hockey. The walkout was big for them & future players
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Dare-to-Make-History-Chasing-a-Dream-and-Fighting-for-Equity-By-Jocelyne-and-Monique-Lamoureux-et1dof
The Lamoureuxs went into 2014 making the roster for Sochi. Monique had 3 goals and Jocelyne notched 5 assists but the US walked with a🥈falling to Canada...again
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Dare-to-Make-History-Chasing-a-Dream-and-Fighting-for-Equity-By-Jocelyne-and-Monique-Lamoureux-et1dof
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The Lamoureuxs had their first taste of the Olympics in the 2010 games. That US team won 🥈and Jocelyne had 6pts and Monique had 10pts in the tourney
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Dare-to-Make-History-Chasing-a-Dream-and-Fighting-for-Equity-By-Jocelyne-and-Monique-Lamoureux-et1dof
USA Hockey
Jocelyne and Monique come from a huge hockey family from Grand Forks. Their dad and brother played for University of North Dakota and one brother played for
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Dare-to-Make-History-Chasing-a-Dream-and-Fighting-for-Equity-By-Jocelyne-and-Monique-Lamoureux-et1dof
USA Hockey Air Force Falcons
The Lamoureuxs didn’t make too many USA Hockeytourney rosters before graduating from UND. But in the lead up to the 2010 they made all the tourneys as the cruised to roster spots for Vancouver
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Dare-to-Make-History-Chasing-a-Dream-and-Fighting-for-Equity-By-Jocelyne-and-Monique-Lamoureux-et1dof
After their freshman yr, Lamoureuxs decided to go home. Seeing University of North Dakota women’s hockey was on the rise they transferred to their hometown program
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Dare-to-Make-History-Chasing-a-Dream-and-Fighting-for-Equity-By-Jocelyne-and-Monique-Lamoureux-et1dof
USA Hockey
In 08-09 Jocelyne & Monique started their Freshman yr at Minnesota Gophers. They had a great season, Gophers went to the Frozen Four and the twins both made All-WCHA
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Dare-to-Make-History-Chasing-a-Dream-and-Fighting-for-Equity-By-Jocelyne-and-Monique-Lamoureux-et1dof
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Jocelyne and Monique left Grand Forks to attend the hockey factory at Shattuck-St Mary’s. They excelled there winning 4 state and 3 national titles
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Dare-to-Make-History-Chasing-a-Dream-and-Fighting-for-Equity-By-Jocelyne-and-Monique-Lamoureux-et1dof
USA Hockey
New Episode is live and ready! This week we continue our celebration and cover the story of the Lamoureux sisters and their fights on and off the ice
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Dare-to-Make-History-Chasing-a-Dream-and-Fighting-for-Equity-By-Jocelyne-and-Monique-Lamoureux-et1dof
USA Hockey
On the 2018 US Women’s Olympic team a set of identical twins from North Dakota Jocelyne and Monique Lamoureux capture led the imagination of the country as they helped win Gold in Peyongchang. Still the road to get there was a really the biggest story as they grew in hockey and took on the US Hock...
After Vancouver Haley fielded a ton of questions about if she’d retire. She says she had no intention and even came back for another 🥇in Sochi in 14’
https://anchor.fm/lam-dan/episodes/Gold-Medal-Diary-Inside-the-Worlds-Greatest-Sports-Event-By-Haley-Wickenheiser-esf279
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