"First Off The Bench"  Ep:5  -  Ivan MatulikThe story of Ivan Matulik's journey through his professional hockey career is fascinating. It's actually amazing it ever even began. From being smuggled out of the former Czechoslovakia as an N.H.L. drafted teenager - and in the trunk of a car no less -...

"First Off The Bench"  Ep:4  -  Mick VukotaFrom his childhood growing up in Saskatoon and playing in the SAJHL and the WHL, to his 596 games and 2144 P.I.M.'s in the N.H.L., Mick shares some awesome stories and memories about his life, teammates, and career. A great listen with the New York...

"First Off The Bench"  Ep:3  -  Bob NystromKnown in New York circles as "Mr. Islander", Stockholm-born Bob Nystrom played 1057 N.H.L. games, all with the New York Islanders. Those included 157 playoff games and 4 Stanley Cup Championships, the first of which was captured in 1980 when Nystrom...