For episode 97 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with The Puck Stops Here content creator Sam Mantini. Sam is a fellow beer leaguer living in Toronto with a video production background whose videos inspired me to add a little more production value to my videos.  Be sure to follow Sam on Social Media and enjoy this episode. YouTube Instagram h Twitter Facebook The music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis....

For episode 96 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Australian semi-pro goalie Tom Munro of The Coast Ice Hockey Club. My conversation with Tom highlights how lucky we are here in North America to have so many rinks accessible to us. There are probably more sheets of ice in a 20 minute driving radius of my home than there are in all of Australia. Follow Tom and enjoy this episode. Instagram YouTube The music on this podcast is...

For episode 95of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with The Ohio State University men's hockey volunteer coach Dustin Carlson. Dustin is a goalie I worked with during my first year coaching and his senior year at Forest Lake High School. It was fun catching up with Dustin having followed his post high school career that spanned junior hockey, playing at OSU, and bouncing around in the minors. Follow Dustin and enjoy this...

For episode 94 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Nate Thomas from the Quack Report Podcast. Nate hasn't played much organized hockey, but when he does, he is between the pipes. I love talking to goalies like him who don't think they can call themselves goalies, but the more you talk to them, the more they realize they're part of the union.  Follow Nate and the Quack Report podcast, and enjoy this episode. Nate's Twitter Nate's...

For episode 93 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Dylan Waugh of the Hockey Unfiltered podcast. We talked about how he got his start in hockey, singing show tunes while in net, and coaching in the Toronto area before his phone battery died.  Follow Dylan and the Hockey Unfiltered podcast, and enjoy this episode. Dylan's Coaching Website  Instagram  Twitter  Hockey Unfiltered Twitter  The music on this podcast is courtesy of...

For episode 92 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with my old Brother Rice High School Chicago goalie partner from my freshman through junior year Don Merkle. Don and I saw a lot of shots in those first two years and we talk about that, we also talk about his Ice Geat equipment he still has.  As noted in last week's episode, I am participating in this year's challenge in honor of my Mom who lost her battle to breast cancer on Mother's...

For episode 91 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Lara Hopewell who started the October Saves challenge after a breast cancer battle of her own. We talk about how this idea grew from a challenge to raise $5,000 within their own organization to now NHL goalies participating in it.  I am participating in this year's challenge in honor of my Mom who lost her battle to breast cancer on Mother's Day of this year. If you're in a position...

For episode 90 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with fellow beer league goalie Jeff Gipple. Jeff and I have skated together in some summer pickup skates, and he is usually the first person I reach out to when I need a sub. Be sure to follow Jeff on social media, and enjoy this episode. Instagram The music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis. (http://thezambonis.com) Want to be on the podcast, or know somebody I should talk...

For episode 89 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Dale, the goalie behind the Hockey Card Head Swap profiles on social media. I love the backstory on how the idea was born and the fact that he has kept the idea alive, adding the amazing goalie blocker smartphone wallpapers to the mix. Be sure to follow Hockey Card Head Swap on social media, and enjoy this episode. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/hockeycardheadswap/ Twitter...

For episode 88 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network I chat with a guest who has used his platform on The BLPA Big Show to pick on goalies, saying they should pay league fees, and just saying things to make us feel bad, but Nick Fleehart has put his money where his mouth is and has played a few games in the net. In the episode, we talk about his true feelings towards goalies, DEX tournaments, and why he does it all.  Be sure to follow Nick and The...

Episode 87 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network I chat with Steve Carroll of Carroll Goalie School. Steve is also the Gustavus Adolphus College women's goalie coach, a Minnesota State Mankato and played his high school hockey at Edina High School for the legendary high school hockey coach Willard Ikola. Be sure to follow Carroll Goalie School on social media, and enjoy this episode. Website https://carrollgs.com/ Instagram...

Episode 87 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network I chat with Mike and Josh of the Pillow Talk by CWGA podcast. The two are brothers who host a podcast talking about goaltending. Mike took up the position as an adult and relies on his brother Josh who is a goalie from his youth and now coaches. With the two always talking about the position they thought maybe others would like to listen in - and they're right. Be sure to follow Pillow Talk by CWGA...

Episode 85 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network I chat with USA Hockey Paralympian gold medalist Jen Lee. Jen is a U.S. Army veteran who lost his leg in a motorcycle accident who used sled hockey as part of his recovery. Next thing you know Jen is representing our country and bringing home the gold - twice. He later made headlines when his car was broken into and his medals were stolen. Be sure to follow Jen on social media, and enjoy this...

Episode 84 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network I chat with Dallas Stars Emergency Back-Up Goalie (EBUG) Tom Hodges who was thrust into action for the visiting Anaheim Ducks on April 29. For a kid born in the UK it's easy to say he didn't think this would happen to him as a kid. Be sure to hear the journey that brought him from the UK to the NHL. Be sure to follow Tom on social media, and enjoy this episode. Instagram The music on this podcast is...

Episode 823 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network I chat with Kimberly Sass, Isobel Cup champion, PWHPA member, architect, and artist. We talk about her path to architecture, playing pro hockey while still working a full-time job, and the message of her art. Be sure to follow Kimberly on social media, and enjoy this episode. Instagram Twitter Sass Art Studio Website Instagram Twitter The music on this podcast is courtesy of The Zambonis....

Episode 82 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network I chat with Nick Battaglia, the FDNY goalie from this spring's FDNY-NYPD Rivalry Game played on Long Island. We talk about Nick's journey in hockey, how he grew up the son of a cop who told him to take the fire exam, and the rivalry game. Be sure to follow Nick on social media, and enjoy this special episode. Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nick_tagz00/ A special thank you to Stompin Tom...

Episode 81 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network I get back to normal with a conversation with NYPD Hockey Team goaltender Brandon Bassett. Brandon took over the NYPD net from Episode 54 guest Mike Nano when Mike stepped away from the team. Brandon got his first start in the NYPD-FDNY Rivalry Game this spring in an uncharecteristically low scoring 2-1 overtime loss. Be sure to follow Brandon on social media, and enjoy this special...

Episode 80 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network is a little different than other episodes. After taking a few weeks off from the podcast after my Mom's unexpected passing I was joined by Justin Goldman of The Goalie Guild and Lift the Mask project. I wanted Justin to be a part of this episode because he too unexpectedly lost his mom a little over a year ago, but also his work advocating for mental health and his efforts to normalize talking about...

For Episode 79 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Andy Nadeau, the son of episode 8 guest Donny Nadeau, and a goalie I first met when he was just a tough hockey player sweeping up the Saint Mary's University of Minnesota arena during summer hockey camps when I was in college. It was fun to talk to Andy again after not talking other than exchanging comments and likes on social media for over 20 years.  Music on this podcast is...

For Episode 78 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Kent State senior Shea Spanier who will be playing in the Israeli Elite Hockey League this summer for the Haifa Mariners. We talked about Shea's background in the game, moving around as a kid but still finding teams to play for, and what lead him to Kent State for college. We also discussed how he discovered hockey in Israel, and how the opportunity he has this summer will help the...

For Episode 77 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Charles Partridge, better known as Cooper Goalie. On this episode, Charles and I chat about Cooper equipment, why he has an affinity for it, and his sense of paying his dues wearing it now. We also talk about the greatest goalie stick ever made, the Cooper Reactor 5 Belfour pattern.  Be sure to follow Charles on social media, and enjoy the episode. Website  Instagram  ...

For Episode 76 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with 2022 Minnesota Boy's High School Hockey Tournament Class A champion, four-year varsity goaltender, 2022 Frank Brimsek award winner for best high school hockey goalie in the state, Mahtomedi High School goalie Ben Dardis. It was a good conversation talking to Ben about the experience, of winning a state title with one of his triplet brothers, and learning how he got into the game....

For Episode 75 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with former ECHL and IHL player Dusty Imoo who then went on to play over a decade in Japan, and represented Japan in the '98 Nagano Olympics. Dusty later went on to coach at the pro level and became part of the only father-son goalie tandem at the pro level when he dressed as the EBUG for the Ontario Reighn when his son Jonah was starting. Be sure to follow Dusty on social media, and...

For Episode 74 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with SPHL Pensacola Ice Flyer goalie Cody Karpinski. Cody called in from the beach - literally, he was sitting on the beach, so the audio on this episode isn't perfect with the wind in the background. Despite the wind, it is still a great episode as we talk about how Cody took time off from hockey in his teens yet still played college and now minor league hockey, practicing with the...

For Episode 73 of Tendy Talk presented by the BLPA Podcast Network and The Hockey Podcast Network, I chat with Andrew Wong, a fellow Twin Cities beer leaguer who I've been Instagram friends with for a while, but our paths somehow haven't crossed at the rinks. He also recently acted as the emergency backup to the Minnesota Wild's emergency backup goalie (and former Tendy Talk guest) Connor Beaupre.  Andrew also starred in his brother Cory Wong's music video for Cory and the Wongtones.  In...