In this episode AJ sits down with special guest co-host and 2024 NHL All-Star Frank Vatrano. The guys talk about their similar upbringings in an Italian household, the bumps in the road on his way to the NHL, becoming a veteran leader on the Anaheim Ducks, and what his future may hold. You don't want to miss this one! Connect with Frank Vatrano: https://www.instagram.com/frank_vatrano/?hl=en Visit Frank's family restaurant: Antonio's Grinders in Springfield, Mass! https://www.antoniosgrinders.com/ Connect with AJ Galante: https://www.instagram.com/official_ajgalante/?hl=en Connect with 'Diamond Hands' Daniel Amesbury: https://www.instagram.com/ames2bury/?hl=en #teambiosteel #teambiosteel Get 20% off by visiting: https://biosteel.com/dbtrashers https://www.instagram.com/biosteelsports/ Chapters: 00:00:00 - Family Sacrifices and Success 00:03:40 - Growing up with older brothers 00:07:05 - Shooting Techniques and Skill Development 00:10:34 - College Admissions and Cheating Scandal 00:14:22 - Importance of a Support System in Sports 00:17:49 - The Emotional Journey of Being a Parent 00:21:25 - Carb-loading before a game 00:24:55 - Embracing a Defensive Role 00:28:21 - Being Mic'd Up in Hockey Games 00:31:48 - Madison Square Garden Experience and Scoring Goals 00:35:19 - Developing Young Players 00:38:46 - Mason MacTavish and the Chemistry 00:42:20 - The All-Star Game and Playing in Toronto 00:45:57 - Dallas as the Team to Beat 00:49:46 - Pressure to Win and Creating Dynasties 00:53:14 - Favorite Tattoos and Teammates 00:56:54 - Split Opinions on Grinders vs. Heroes Produced by Creative Evolution Studios: https://www.creativeevolutionstudios.com