Blue Jackets star defenseman and TRUE Michigander joins Tripp to Dig In! Special Thanks to @VoodooRanger Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter

Svech sits down with Tripp for a full conversation - IN PERSON! Special Thanks to @VoodooRanger Digintripp.com for merch @DiginTripp on Instagram & Twitter

Tripp first met JT Mestdagh several years ago on a boat in their home state of Michigan, fitting because JT has his certification to captain any nautical vessel up to 100 Tons. JT has faced several medical challenges during the course of his life that have required 16 surgeries. Most impressively, he has always focused on what to be grateful for in life, not woe is me. He has summated many mountains around the world including Mt Kilimanjaro. His podcast “No Bad Days” epitomizes his...

The NHL Shovel of the round goes to Alex Killorn Killer Killorn has 8 goals and 9 assists in 17 games for the defending champion Lightning. His toughness and smart play has been huge for the Bolts run back to the Stanley Cup Final. Alex also made a brilliant line change on the lone penalty in game 7, leading to the game winning shorthanded goal. Special thanks to Great Dane

The NHL 1st Round Shovel of the Month goes to Canes forward Sebastian Aho. Aho put up 5 goals in 6 games, including the series clinching, overtime winner. His flat blade tip of Jaccob Slavin’s shot sent the Canes on to the second round to face defending cup champs, Tampa. Sebastian is all business as he has his eyes set on 12 more wins and a Canes Stanley Cup. Special thanks to Great Dane Shovels courtesy of Expressive Signs 4 You Esigns4you.com

The Canes 1st Round Shovel of the Month goes to forward Jordan Martinook. Jordan’s leadership and tenacious play helped the Canes to come back from a lethargic start in game 6. Winning a playoff series is no small task, let alone on the road. The gritty winger is always  Special thanks to Great Dane Shovels courtesy of Expressive Signs 4 You Esigns4you.com

May’s NHL Shovel of the Month goes to Canes forward Sebastian Aho. The dynamic Canes centerman put up 3 goals and 3 assists in 6 games en route to a Central Division title. The fantastic Finn is poised to lead the Canes on a deep playoff run Special thanks to Great Dane Shovels courtesy of Expressive Signs 4 You Esigns4you.com

Kirk played 1,349 games with 6 teams, including 1993 Stanley Cup Champion Montreal Canadiens. The 6-time All-Star has been in the NHL playing or coaching for almost 40 years. In that time Muller has seen and done it all. Including 3 years as the Hurricanes Head Coach and a short interim stint as bench boss with Montreal during the ’20 Stanley Cup Playoffs. DigInTripp.com for merch @DigInTripp on Instagram & Twitter Special thanks to Great Dane

May’s Canes Shovel of the Month goes to Canes defenseman Jaccob Slavin. It’s tough not to give Jaccob this honor every Month. Night after night Jaccob shuts down the opponents’ best player with no fanfare or bravado. Slavin isn’t just a shutdown d-man he contributed 15 points and a +22 rating for the Canes this year. Slavin is key to the Canes plans of a deep playoff run. Special thanks to Casual Elegance Designs CasualEleganceDesigns.com Shovels courtesy of Expressive Signs 4...

Kristi Yamaguchi 1992 Olympic Gold Medalist, 2-time World Champion (’91 & ’92) & ’92 US Champion figure skater. Kristi checks all the boxes for digging in, not only is she a world class athlete but also a great mom and friend of the show. In 2005 she was inducted into the US Olympic Hall of Fame and in ’08 she won season 6 of Dancing with the Stars. DigInTripp.com for merch @KristiYamaguchi on Instagram & Twitter @DigInTripp on Instagram & Twitter Special thanks to...

April’s NHL Shovel of the Month goes to Minnesota Wild goalie Cam Talbot. The veteran netminder went 8-2-2 for the Wild leading them to a playoff berth and stacking up a 7-game win streak. Special thanks to Great Dane GreatDane.com Shovels courtesy of Expressive Signs 4 You Esigns4you.com

April’s Canes Shovel of the Month goes to Canes rookie goalie Alex Nedeljkovic. The 25-year old netminder has broken out this season and especially in April. Ned went 5-1-1 with a 1.72 GAA & .941 Save Pct including a shutout of high flying Florida. It’s no surprise Caniacs are falling in love with Alex quickly. Stick around at the end of the episode for a major announcement from Ned. Special thanks to Casual Elegance Designs CasualEleganceDesigns.com

The Great One needs no introduction.Wayne Gretzky has done it all in hockey and continues to be a humble servant of the game that he loves.Wayne was kind enough to take time away from his busy schedule and Dig in with Tripp.DigInTripp.com for...

Tripp honors the Canes captain reaching the 1,000 game milestone. Gronk or Staal Bunyan is the only active player with 8,000+ face-off wins, 1,500+ hits & 15+ shorthanded goals. Jordan has over 550 points and a Stanley Cup in his long career.It’s...

Vegas captain Mark Stone wore out his shovel in March. The 28-year-old winger put up 8 goals, 15 assists with a +10 rating in 16 games.Special thanks to New Country AutoNewCountryAuto.comShovels courtesy of Expressive Signs 4 YouEsigns4you.com

March’s Canes Shovel of the Month goes to forwards Sebastian Aho & Martin Necas.The star forwards became the Canes dynamic duo of the month. You can’t have Batman without Robin and you couldn’t have either one of these guys without the other during...

The Canes 23 year-old budding superstar leads the team in goals and points in just his 5th full season in the NHL. Aho is not just a dynamic player but also a true class act. Sebastian and Tripp dig into his Finnish roots that created the competitor he...

The 25 year-old Florida Panthers captain Aleksander Barkov has played over 500 games in 8+ NHL seasons. The Finnish superstar was a second overall pick in 2013 and has excelled in South Florida since breaking into the league.DigInTripp.com for...

Hurricanes Center Vincent Trocheck is enjoying a spectacular season in Carolina. With 13 goals and 11 assists in his first 24 games for the Canes. Trocheck is 27 and playing in his first full season with the Canes after spending 7 seasons with the...

February’s Canes Shovel of the Month goes to defenseman Brett Pesce.The 26-year-old righty put up 11 points in 14 games. Which is especially impressive since Brett is known for his shutdown defense.After bouncing back from shoulder surgery last year...

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨Ron MacLeanHost on Hockey Night in Canada with CBC 1986-2014,Long-time host of Coach’s Corner w/ Don Cherry,   Covered the Olympics since 1988, 8-time Gemini Award winner (Canadien TV honors), Named Best Sports Broadcaster, Best Host or...

Justin WilliamsIn his first sit-down since retirement Mr. Game 7 sits down with Tripp.3-time Stanley Cup Champion, 1,264 career games, 320 career goals, 2014 Conn Smythe Award Winner, 2007 All-Star, DigInTripp.com for merch@JustinWilliams on...

Hockey Hall of Fame (’18), 2004 Stanley Cup Champion, 2004 Hart Trophy winner, 2-time Art Ross winner,2004 Pearson Award winner, 6-time NHL All-Star, 3-time Lady Byng Trophy winner, 2004 World Cup of Hockey champion, 2014 Olympic Gold Medalist...

NFL Hall of Fame coach, Won Super Bowl XL, 161-99-1 NFL coaching record,(all with Pittsburgh),CBS Sports studio analyst since 2007Bill Cowher joins Tripp to talk about what it means for a Hall of Fame coach to dig in, his love of hockey & the Canes...

Our first ever Hurricanes Shovel of the Month goes to 20-year old Andrei Svechnikov.The third-year Russian winger tallied 4 goals, 2 assists and a +2 rating in just 5 games. Svech digs in every game for the Canes so it's no surprise that the budding...